John is joined by law enforcement officer Sal. A police academy is a training school for police recruits. It is also known as a law enforcement academy, college, or university. ... These include examinations, physical requirements, medical requirements, legal training, driving skills, equipment training, and firearm training for law enforcement recruits. Academy training includes a blend of classroom and practical training. You'll take classes in firearms, first aid, criminal law, emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics, and investigations. At the same time, you'll learn about department processes for procedures like arrests and reports. The Basic Police Academy course includes fundamental principles, procedures and techniques of law enforcement, including: Criminal Law, Patrol Procedures, Cultural Diversity, Investigative Procedures, Report Writing, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Leadership, Ethics, Community Policing, Police Vehicle Operations, Traffic.