The Academy

Class 355 has been waiting 18-weeks for this day, but one recruit learns he will not be graduating. This day is a poignant yet emotional time for the recruits as they start to see the significance of ... more » Class 355 has been waiting 18-weeks for this day, but one recruit learns he will not be graduating. This day is a poignant yet emotional time for the recruits as they start to see the significance of the badge they will wear.« less

Class 355 participates in a traditional run through cities in Los Angeles County to signify a right of passage and honor a fallen peace officer. For some recruits the pressure is getting to be too muc more » Class 355 participates in a traditional run through cities in Los Angeles County to signify a right of passage and honor a fallen peace officer. For some recruits the pressure is getting to be too much as they stuggle to qualify at the shooting range.« less

Class 355 starts to pull together as a group as graduation day approaches. However not everything is going to plan as a`n instructional boxing match goes awry when one of the recruits is rushed to the more » Class 355 starts to pull together as a group as graduation day approaches. However not everything is going to plan as a`n instructional boxing match goes awry when one of the recruits is rushed to the hospital with a life-threatening injury.« less

The Ramrod decides to throw a pop quiz on Class 355, but the surprise is on him when they can?t answer one question correctly. The drill instructors take away all senior privileges and the class must ... more » The Ramrod decides to throw a pop quiz on Class 355, but the surprise is on him when they can?t answer one question correctly. The drill instructors take away all senior privileges and the class must go back to as if they were starting from day 1.« less

Love is in the air at the academy as two recruits are discovered to have had an ongoing romance while another takes a weekend off from studying to get married. The Ramrod, Deputy Miley pays an emotion more » Love is in the air at the academy as two recruits are discovered to have had an ongoing romance while another takes a weekend off from studying to get married. The Ramrod, Deputy Miley pays an emotional visit to a former recruit.« less

Drama at the academy is at an all time high as two recruits have a heated dispute at the shooting range, while another recruit has a life-threatening issue during defensive tactics and is rushed to th more » Drama at the academy is at an all time high as two recruits have a heated dispute at the shooting range, while another recruit has a life-threatening issue during defensive tactics and is rushed to the hospital.« less

It's week three as one recruit defies direct orders and goes to Mexico over a weekend, which resulted in a physical altercation with a local gang. Meanwhile the rest of the recruits are given the priv more » It's week three as one recruit defies direct orders and goes to Mexico over a weekend, which resulted in a physical altercation with a local gang. Meanwhile the rest of the recruits are given the privilege of wearing their uniforms for the first time.« less

It's week two and Recruit Class 355 is already showing signs of weakness. Deputy Miley decides the class doesn?t have what it takes, so he makes himself the class sergeant and the recruits pay dearly ... more » It's week two and Recruit Class 355 is already showing signs of weakness. Deputy Miley decides the class doesn?t have what it takes, so he makes himself the class sergeant and the recruits pay dearly for their inability to work together.« less

It's half way through the first week of the academy and Class 355 is about to learn that Los Angeles is one of the most dangerous counties in the country as they get their first introduction to defens more » It's half way through the first week of the academy and Class 355 is about to learn that Los Angeles is one of the most dangerous counties in the country as they get their first introduction to defensive tactics.« less

An inside look at the training academy of the largest sheriff's department in the nation. For class 355 all hell is about to break loose on day one of the intense 18 week training process. An inside look at the training academy of the largest sheriff's department in the nation. For class 355 all hell is about to break loose on day one of the intense 18 week training process.« less