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MATERIALS LIST FOR BPRS

Below is a list of items, which you must personally acquire before the beginning of the Basic Police School: 

- Fitted sheet and sheet, (78”X 36”), one pillow with pillowcase, all white in color.
Any blankets you may require you must supply.                                                            

- White towels, 2 each.

- Toiletry items as needed.

- Alarm clock or clock radio

- Laundry bag, coat hangers

- Extension cord, 8’, white, UL tested, new.

- A minimum of 2 pair of navy blue washable, (no jeans), pants must be provided by the Student

- Black shoes must be provided, tennis type is acceptable. The shoes can not have any markings on them whatsoever. (i.e. brand names, design, silver stripes, etc.) They must be solid black and be able to be shined.

- Gray shorts, for use while in physical training.  Women must wear bike shorts underneath their PT shorts.

- Black belt to be worn at all times while wearing the blue academy uniform and to be worn under the duty harness.

- Gray sweat pants and gray sweat top.  On the back of the sweat top, centered at shoulder height, print your last name followed by your first initial in 2” black, block letters

 - Five white, crew neck T-shirts must be provided with your name on the back as described above for physical training. 

- White socks (5 pair), free of any colored rings at the top.

- Running shoes

- Mouth piece, clear water bottle

- Groin Protection (Athletic supporter and protective cup)

- Body Armor/Bullet Proof Vest (optional for students we will provide body armor for the students that do not own one.)

- Rain gear / suit

- Padlock and a flashlight.

- Safety glasses (clear), hearing protection for shooting and a gun cleaning kit.

- All cadets must have a major manufactured semi-automatic pistol with 3 magazines.

- Those cadets who are with a department should bring their issued shotgun weeks five or six.

- Leather or nylon duty gear to include: holster with retention strap, handcuffs w/ case, magazine pouch capable of holding two magazines for the weapon, total 3.  You will need the duty belt and holster the first week.

-Expandable straight baton and holder or ring or PR-24, no exceptions.  (Absolutely no Ammunition is to be brought to the Academy)

- A bedspread will be provided by the Academy.

- Academy shirts and hats will be provided by the Academy.

- No food of any type or cooking utensils are permitted.  (may bring change for vending machines)

- Band-Aids and Neosporin                                                                                Updated 11-17-08

 
 
 
 
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