Joining Instructions - Ontario Police College

Ontario Police College
Basic Constable Training Program
Joining Instructions
January 8 – April 2, 2015
REGISTRATION
Registration will take place on the day prior to course start date,
Wednesday, January 7th between the hours of 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
• The Ontario Police College has implemented security ID name tags. These ID tags
will also be your door access card. Photos will be taken at registration.
Therefore, uniform attire is mandatory. Students will be provided with a change
room prior to registering if required
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Course fee of $11,065. can be made by Master Card, VISA, American Express,
cheque or debit at the time of registration. Please make cheque payable to the
Ministry of Finance. The entire fee is tax deductible. T2202 forms will be issued
in February 2016.
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Upon arrival candidates must register in the Auditorium (located at the front of the
College, just inside the front lobby).
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Original Health card is mandatory at registration.
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Dinner will be provided on registration day.
• If you have any previous Military experience, please identify on application form.
Please refer to the Resident handbook available on our web site at www.opconline.ca
for further information. The handbook contains valuable information on college policies,
facilities, and services.
ORIENTATION
There will be a mandatory orientation session held in the Auditorium at 6:00 pm on
registration night. Students must wear uniforms and name tags.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
The Ontario Police College has modernized their ability to deliver training through the
use of a Learning Management System. This memo will serve as notice that all police
recruits entering OPC for the Basic Constable Training Program will be required to bring
a laptop or notebook computer for their studies. Note that tablet computers are not
acceptable.
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Students should also be aware of the additional minimum requirements listed below:
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Flash Player is required (recommend v.11)
256mb Video Card
Adobe Reader
Microsoft Office 2007, or higher
1 removable storage device (thumb drive) – Minimum 1GB
Acceptable W eb Browsers include:
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Internet Explorer 7.0 and above, or
Mozilla Firefox 4.0 and above, or
Google Chrome (best experience), or
Safari 5.0 and above, or
Opera 11
However, it is recommended that the browser be updated to the most recent version
offered in order to maximize the functionality of the programs used to deliver training.
OPC is not equipped to supply computers, or computer programs and peripherals to
students. The requirements set out above apply to all recruit students attending the
BCT program.
Please note that OPC will not be supplying paper copies of training materials in the BCT
Program. Print cards are available for purchase in the Tuck Shop.
Minimum computer requirements are set out below:
Apple McIntosh
Microsoft Windows
Minimum
MacOS X
Recommended
MacOS X 10.3
Panther
Minimum
Windows XP
Recommended
Windows 7
400MHz
PowerPC G4
800MHz
PowerPC G4
256MHz Pentium II
or equivalent
750MHz Pentium III
or equivalent
128 MB
256 MB
128 MB
256 MB
Monitor Resolution
800 x 600
1024 x 768
800 x 600
1024 x 768
Internet Connection
High-Speed
High-Speed
High-Speed
High-Speed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Operating System
Processor Speed
Memory
Audio Hardware
OPC also recommends that students bring headphones for personal use in pods and/or
classrooms, and up-to-date Anti-Virus protection is mandatory. Wifi is not available in
individual rooms.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
You will be issued a private room. Your room is equipped with a single bed, bedding,
desk, a clock radio, and closet. There are 8 – 10 rooms per pod. Each pod has one
common area equipped with WiFi, telephone, TV and seating area. Male pods share
one washroom with two showers. Female pods have two washrooms; one equipped
with showers the other with a bathtub. Personal fridges, coffee makers, toasters, etc
are not allowed in the rooms or pod areas.
SPECIAL DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS
The Ontario Police College endeavors to provide healthy and well-balanced meals. If
you require a special diet please complete the requisition form attached to this
document.
CHAPLAIN & PLACES OF WORSHIP (QUITE SPACE)
The OPC is aware of and fully supports the diversity of our province. OPC has a
chaplain on call for residents who works alongside and has contact with personnel from
other faith traditions and is able to refer residents.
OPC has available to all students and guests a “Quiet Room” for quiet reflective space.
It supports individual well-being and is available for multiple users.
Member of staff in the Equity and Inclusion office are available to provide information
and support. Their office is located on the main floor.
COURSE PARTICIPATION
Every component of the Basic Constable course is essential for the proper development
of a police officer. The Basic Constable course is designed to introduce academic
training and practical skills in sequence to maximize learning. Consequently, students
are required to participate fully in academic and practical skill training during the
same 60 day program. Students and employers are reminded the Basic Constable
program is academically and physically challenging. Students should begin preparing
themselves immediately or continuing a fitness regime that will enable them to
participate in a rigorous physically demanding program.
The College recognizes that occasionally, the sequence of academic and practical skills
training is jeopardized by illness, injury or other circumstance. When the College
believes the student’s success will be compromised due to absence or nonparticipation, the College will recommend the employing police service withdraw the
student from the program.
Students who are withdrawn from the program for such reasons will not be
unreasonably denied the opportunity to return to the College at the request of their
employing police service.
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Applied Police Learning (Academics)
Students must complete a series of cumulative written tests and final examinations. A
mark of 75% per subject is required. The College will contact the employing police
service when a student has missed five days of academic training to discuss the
student’s ability to continue in the program. After 10 consecutive days of absence
the College will recommend the employer withdraw the student from the current
program.
Practical Skills Training
Students must meet standard in a series of tests that include judgment and proficiency
in a practical skill. If a student is unable to participate in more than 3 consecutive
sessions of the same practical skill discipline (firearms, defensive tactics, officer
safety, police vehicle operations or fitness) the College will contact the employing
police service and recommend the student be withdrawn from the current
program.
Leadership Training
While at the Ontario Police College [OPC] participating in the Basic Constable Training
[BCT] program you will be required to participate in academic sessions relating to
leadership skills. You will also be required to have a working familiarity with the OPC
Leadership Principles as outlined in your Student Handbook.
During your time at OPC you will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of these
lessons and principles by applying them independently in your daily conduct. In
addition, you will be expected to participate in assigned positions of leadership such as
Student Duty Officer, Class Leader, Flag Orderly and POD Leaders.
Whether you are assigned a task or acting independently you will be held accountable for
your actions. All duties carried out professionally and in accordance with established
OPC Leadership Principles will be positively documented and forwarded to your
respective police services.
In the event you do not fulfill your obligations or act in a way that is unprofessional and
in breach of the OPC Leadership Principles, your actions will be addressed and you
could face formal negative documentation which will be forwarded to your police
service.
ITEMS REQUIRED
Students will require the following:
For Traffic Classes:
Traffic vests are required for traffic classes.
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For Firearms Classes:
Your Police Service will make arrangements for delivery of handguns one week
prior to start date to the College. Arrangements for receiving firearms can be
made through the OPC supervisor of Firearms Training at (519) 773-4280. It is
imperative that magazines accompany the pistol.
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firearms must be delivered one week before the intake commences to catalog,
sort and archive;
flashlights are required by week six, to participate in the low light shooting;
body armour is required Day 1 of the intake to safely conduct firearms training;
a blue baseball cap is required for firearms training
Due to the large variety of holsters used by police services in Ontario, the OPC issues a
generic metal training pistol to recruits for the duration of the BCT intake. Not all
holsters accept this metal pistol reliably. For example, the Raptor© holster has proven
to be problematic with this type of inert pistol. To alleviate the potential for strain or
damage to equipment, it is recommended that Services issue their recruits with inert
pistols that are best suited for their respective holsters. If your service has issued you
with an inert pistol, please inform OPC Supervisor of Firearms. You be required to
have a cable lock for storage of the red gun in your room. Red guns shall be stored in
a drawer in your night table.
For Physical Training Classes:
• gym shorts, gym socks, track pants
• pair of running shoes, court shoes & appropriate outdoor run clothing
• Swim suit & goggles
• 3 white T-shirts with your surname clearly centered on the front in block 3”
lettering (black or blue)
• an old shirt and trousers for life-saving exercises in the pool
• reflective clothing for outdoor morning runs
For Police Vehicle Operations:
• students must be in possession of an unrestricted provincial driver’s license
For Defensive Training Classes:
• cross-training or court shoes
• protective cup (optional)
• protective mouth piece (optional)
• pair of plain black or blue tactical style trousers suitable to allow a duty belt to be
secured during training
Miscellaneous Personal Items
• towels and personal toilet kit
• clothes hangers
• pens, pencils, ruler and eraser
• dictionary (if desired)
• black shoe polish and a soft polishing cloth
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Print Material
The most current version of the following is required:
1. 1 Ticket Book, Provincial Offences Act (Part One)
2. 1 Dozen Appearance Notices
3. 1 Booklet, Provincial Offences – Wordings and Fines
4. 1 Booklet, Accident Report Forms
5. Highway Traffic Act
6. Criminal Code, including Related Statutes (there are several sources and
styles available, a pocket edition version would be adequate)
7. Service Issued Notebooks
Note: Items 6 & 7 are available at the College Tuck Shop or snack bar.
DRESS CODE
Uniform
Students are required to attend the College with a full uniform, a duty belt, holster,
magazine pouch, baton and baton holder, handcuffs and handcuff pouch, hats, and
body armour. High visibility outdoor gear appropriate to the season is required
for various training activities.
Casual
After 1630 hours students may wear casual dress. Students are expected to take
pride in their appearance at all times by being clean, presentable and well
groomed. Uniforms will not be worn in the licensed lounge (Lounge A) except with
permission of the Director. Casual dress will be neat and professional.
Muscle shirts, tank tops, cut-offs, sweaty workout clothes, and spandex clothing are
not appropriate casual dress. Baseball caps are not to be worn inside the OPC
building except as required for firearm training.
Male Recruits
Hair
• will be taper-trimmed at the back, sides and above the ear;
• shaving of all hair is permitted;
• side burns shall not extend below a line horizontally bisecting the ear and
shall be squared off horizontally at the bottom edge and taper trimmed to
conform to the overall hair style.
Mustaches
• when moustaches are worn alone, the unshaven portion of the face shall not
extend outwards beyond the corners of the mouth;
• moustaches shall be kept neatly trimmed and will not be greater than 2 cm
(3/4 in.) in bulk; and will not extend below the corners of the mouth.
Beards
• only full beards will be allowed;
• full beards must be worn with a mustache and kept neatly trimmed.
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Jewelry
The only jewelry that may be worn in uniform shall be:
• a wristwatch;
• a medic alert chain identifier;
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a maximum of two rings which are not of a costume jewelry nature;
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additional rings may only be worn where they indicate professional standing,
such as an engineer;
tie tac/clasp;
a Kara for practicing Sikhs;
No earrings, studs or hoops.
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Female Recruits
Hair
• hair shall not extend below the lower edge of the shirt collar;
• braids if worn shall be styled conservatively and tied tightly;
• hair may be trimmed short;
• long hair shall be pulled back tightly and rolled into a bun;
• the bun shall be covered with a hair net to keep it neat in appearance with no
loose ends hanging out or down.
Makeup
• shall be applied conservatively.
Jewelry
The only jewelry that may be worn in uniform shall be:
• a wristwatch;
• a medic alert chain identifier;
• a maximum of two rings which are not of a costume jewelry nature;
• additional rings may only be worn where they indicate professional standing,
such as an engineer, or are worn with a wedding band as a single set
indicating betrothal or fidelity, e.g., an engagement or an anniversary ring.
• tie tac/clasp;
• No earrings, studs or hoops.
MOTOR VEHICLES & PARKING
Upon registering at the college each student will receive a parking lot assignment and
parking permit. This permit must be displayed in the front window on the driver’s side
at all times while on College property. Vehicles are to be parked only in the
assigned area. Parking on roadways and grassed areas is strictly prohibited. The
operator of any motor vehicle parked in any area other than the assigned parking lot
will be subject to disciplinary action and in certain circumstances your vehicle may
be towed away at your expense.
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DIRECTIONS TO OPC
By Air:
London International Airport (about 40 minutes
by car)
Toronto’s Pearson International Airport (about 2
hours by car)
By Car:
Take Highway 401 to Elgin Road 73 (Aylmer
Exit)
Proceed south through the town of Lyons
Turn east (left) onto Ron McNeil Line
Turn south (right) onto Hacienda Rd.
Turn left onto College grounds
MAILING ADDRESS
ONTARIO POLICE COLLEGE
P.O. Box 1190
10716 Hacienda Road Aylmer, Ontario N5H 2T2
Telephone: (519) 773-5361
Web site: www.opcva.ca
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SPECIAL DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS
The Ontario Police College endeavors to provide healthy and well-balanced meals. If
you require a special diet please complete and forward this requisition prior to attending
classes.
Upon arrival at OPC, consult with food services staff to ensure that your requests are
understood.
Name:
Contact Phone #:
Class:
Start Date:
Diet required (please check all that apply):
□ Gluten Free
□ Vegan
□ Halal
□ Kosher
□ Vegetarian
□ Lactose Free
□ other:
List of Foods you can eat:
List of foods you can’t have:
Food Allergies (it is essential that the nursing staff be informed of your food allergies):
Nurses: 519-773-4259 Food Services 519-773-4270 Registration: 519-773-4203
e-mail: [email protected] fax 519-765-1519
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