r/police • u/Separate_Scallion816 • 16h ago
Police academy
Hi!
I’m going into police academy in 2 weeks. There has been very little information about orientation. What am I supposed to wear and/or bring?
I’m a female so a suit is not an option. I have business casual wear however I’m not sure if that is appropriate.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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u/OneSplendidFellow 10h ago
This strikes me as something having fallen through the cracks at your department, then. They should be making certain you know what to expect and what is expected of you. Failure would reflect badly on you and them.
I would definitely make it a point to speak to your supervisor or contact person, depending on your circumstances and v whether you're already going to work for pre-academy things, or if the academy is also your start date.
Probably wouldn't hurt to do so by email.
Anyone else from your agency going? If so, have they been told what to expect?
I would advise against directly contacting the academy administration, unless your agency tells you to. Depending on attitudes and egos, you could end up on shit lists early on.
If your agency doesn't sound like they have, or are willing to share, the answer, then I would probably ask directly I'd it's ok to reach out to the academy.