RTC CLASS INFORMATION

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ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:  All students are expected to complete courses in their entirety. This includes assigned hours and assignments/projects that may be given to the students by the instructors. In the case of an unforeseen absence such as an emergency, the student shall not be considered completing the course if he/she misses more than 10% of the course hours. The exception is the Regular Basic Course or Academy which is 5% of the course hours. Course Instructors may assign students additional projects and or work to satisfy minimum attendance hours with the approval of the RTC Captain.

REGISTRATION:  To register for classes at the RTC please utilize our web-based registration system. The RTC website can be easily accessed via the internet at http://sheriffacademy.com. The various course listings are accessible by passing the cursor over the course category buttons, which causes specific course listings to drop below each category. Selecting the desired course listing, opens a course description page. Each course description page contains a button "[Register for Class]" that activates a link enabling the student/ Agency Training Manager to register for a course. Certain hosted courses will link to the respective presenter's web registration or contact information.

Basic Course Academy Recruit Training registrants should refer to the specific registration requirements for this course. The requirements for courses are located through the web-based Basic Course Academy Recruit Training link [Basic Police Academy].

For prospective students who do not have internet access, registration can be accomplished via phone or fax. Please contact the Regional Training Center at  (925) 551-6970 to register.

CANCELING REGISTRATION:  To cancel a registration for a course, please notify the Regional Training Center via e-mail, phone or fax. E-mail cancellations can be directed to cancel@alamedacountysheriff.org, phone cancellations to (925) 551-6970, fax cancellations to (925) 551-6985. In all cases, course cancellations less than 72 hours prior to class start date, may be subject to a course cancellation fee equal to 50% of the course tuition.

RE-SCHEDULING OF COURSES:  Re-scheduling of courses may be accomplished at the same time as a cancellation by indicating the desired date if availability exists. Re-scheduling may be accomplished in the same manner as the registration procedures described above.

LOCATION:  Most all classes are located at the Alameda County Sheriffs Office, Regional Training Center, 6289 Madigan Road, Dublin, CA 94568 (directions).

RESERVATIONS & LODGING:  Most all courses have a student limit and reservations must be made on a first come, first serve basis.  Reservations must be made by the students agency training officer.  Use the "Register for Class" link located on the class description page to submit reservations on-line or print the form and fax it to Vickie Swenson at (925) 551-6985. If you need information please call her at (925) 551-6970.

Reservations for lodging must be arranged by the student or his/her agency [hotel list].