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Join Raleigh Police

Serve Your Community. Lead with Purpose.

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Join Raleigh Police

Police Academy

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Police Academy Files: Block One

In block one of the video series, recruits begin to learn the values of being a Raleigh police officer and undergo six and a half months of basic law enforcement training, known as BLET.

Police Academy Files: Block Two

In addition to classroom and physical training, recruits learn to control a police vehicle at a high rate of speed. Additionally, in firearms training, recruits have the opportunity to learn safety, accuracy and proper handling of a firearm.

Raleigh Police Academy Files: Block Three

In block three, recruits continue their physical training and learn how to apprehend an uncooperative subject. Recruits also experience firsthand how dangerous getting pepper-sprayed can be. 

Raleigh Police Academy Files: Block Four

The final video in the series showcases the completion of Raleigh Police Academy Class 129's progress in becoming RPD officers.

Police Academy Files: Block One

Police Academy Files: Block Two

Raleigh Police Academy Files: Block Three

Raleigh Police Academy Files: Block Four

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From Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST or email us anytime.

6716 Six Forks Road | Raleigh, NC | 27615

  1. Wendy Clark

    Recruiting Sergeant

    919-996-1141

    Wendy.Clark@raleighnc.gov

  2. Senior Officer Steven Somarriba

    Recruiter

    919-996-1047

    Steven.Somarriba@raleighnc.gov

  3. Senior Officer Donna Wilson

    Recruiter

    919-996-2047

    Donna.Wilson@raleighnc.gov

  4. Senior Officer Kelly Liles

    Recruiter

    919-996-2237

    Kelly.Liles@raleighnc.gov

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6716 Six Forks Road.
Raleigh, NC 27615

(919) 996-3335

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(919) 829-1911

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(919) 996-3155
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