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SONOMA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
COMMUNITY ACADEMY APPLICATION
 

Thank you for applying for the Community Academy! Please fill out this form completely.

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS
Potential Candidates for the community academy must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum age of 18 years 
• Community members must live or work in Sonoma County No prior felony convictions
• No misdemeanor arrests within the last twelve months 

Any of the above listed requirements may be waived upon review and approval of the Sheriff

RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Participants, whether during the academy classes or during off-program times, will not engage in any inappropriate conduct. This includes both criminal activity or any behavior that threatens or impedes on the participants and staff’s ability to participate in a safe/non-hostile environment.
• Participants are expected to attend all classes. Please notify the program coordinator of any absences by no later than 3:00 p.m. that day.
• Participants may not miss more then 2 classes. After 2 classes are missed the participant will be dismissed from the program.
• Participants shall maintain a clean, groomed appearance at all times. Offensive, revealing or baggy clothing will not be allowed.
• Failure to comply with any of these regulations may result in dismissal from the academy.

Upcoming Academy Dates:
English Academy 
Dates of academy: April 25, May 2, 9, 16  
Open application: Feb 27 
Close application: March 27 
You will hear a decision by: April 3 

APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE STATUS OF THEIR APPLICATION 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE PROGRAM.

AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A BACKGROUND CHECK
 

As an applicant for the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Community Academy, I hereby authorize the Sonoma County Sheriffs Office to conduct a criminal history background investigation, including convictions, pending charges, and outstanding warrants. I understand that this criminal history check is being conducted due to the nature of the classes given at the Community Academy. I understand that all available police and criminal records will be checked and that the information will be used solely for determining eligibility of applicants for the Community Academy. All information is to remain confidential as required by state and federal statutes.

MEDIA RELEASE
 

I, , understand all aspects of the Community Academy program may be recorded, by audio and visual means, and may be used to promote future programs. Furthermore, I understand the media may be invited to view the event and may attempt to interview program participants. I am willing to provide my name and telephone number to be contacted by the media regarding Community Academy program. I hereby release and discharge persons representing the Community Academy program from any liability arising out of or in connection with the making, processing, reproduction or exhibition of video tapes or photographs promoting the Community  Academy program.

AFFIDAVIT
PLEASE READ EACH STATEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING

I certify that all information provided in this application is true and complete. I understand that any false information or omission may disqualify me from further consideration for acceptance into the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Community Academy and may result in my dismissal if discovered at a later date. 
 

I understand that this application for acceptance to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Community Academy does not create an express or implied acceptance into the Academy nor guarantee acceptance for any definite period of time. If accepted, I understand that I have been accepted in the Community Academy at the will of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and my status may be terminated at any time. 
 

I have read, understand, and by my signature consent to these statements. 

Contact us at:
Office: (707) 565-2650     |     E-mail: sheriff-outreach@sonomacounty.gov
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
2796 Ventura Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
ATTN: Community Outreach Unit