Academy Requirements and Supplies

Uniform Requirements & Supply List

Welcome to the Peace Officer Training Program! The following provides information on uniform requirements, school supplies, books, and other details to prepare for the academy.

Supplies

  • Black belt (leather, nylon, or tactical), black polishable boots, and black socks. Khaki pants, polo shirts, t-shirts, and workout shorts will be ordered through the bookstore with your book orders. No jeans, skinny jeans, or leggings.
     
  • Writing pads and/or notebooks (when removed from the notebook or pad, the paper must be smooth on all sides). Pens (no red pens) AND pencils. One or two 1"-2" three-ring binders to file handouts provided by instructors.
     
  • DO NOT bring any firearms, ammunition, or other weapons to the college or training center. All equipment you will need for training will be provided for you. NO personal firearms/weapons will be allowed at the training center at any time. Agency-sponsored students will be instructed as to when they should bring their issued sidearms to the training center.

Academy Sessions  

  • Devils Lake, ND: Spring students may move into the dorms on Sunday before classes begin. New Student Orientation is Monday at 8:45 AM, followed by registration and orientation in the Peace Officer classroom at 1:00 PM. Classes start Tuesday at 9:00 AM in the POTP classroom.
     
  • Grand Forks, ND: The fall academy begins Monday at 9:00 AM at the Public Safety Center, 1220 South 52nd Street.
     
  • West Fargo, ND: The summer academy begins Monday at 9:00 AM at the West Fargo PD, 800 4th Ave East.
     
  • Grand Forks students must be able to train in Devils Lake for one week. Transportation will be provided by the college if the student is unable to get to Devils Lake on their own. The college will provide lodging and meals each day at no additional cost to the student.

Academy Books

  • Grand Forks students' books will need to be ordered from the Lake Region State College Bookstore. The books will then be mailed to you. Books need to be ordered no later than 1 week before the start date of the academy. Book orders can be charged by credit card, debit card, or charged against financial aid if it has been approved. John Maritato, Director of Peace Officer Training, will email you instructions on when and how to order books.
     
  • Devils Lake students will have the opportunity to go to the bookstore during or after orientation to purchase their books. You will also be allowed to charge them against your financial aid if it has been approved.