Performance Details

Department of Public Safety - Training Academy

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Mission

Train professional law enforcement officers.

Core Services

• Provide well-trained and prepared officers for entry into field training with agencies in Alaska.

Mission Results	Core Services
A: Provide law enforcement training to state troopers, state wildlife troopers, state fire marshals, state park rangers, state airport police, municipal police officers, village public safety officers, village police officers, and court services officers.  Details > TARGET #1: Overall class averages of 90% or higher in academic studies	A1: Provide well-trained and prepared officers for entry into field training with agencies in Alaska.  Details > TARGET #1: Class average of 90% or greater on the final fitness test

Performance Detail

Target #1: Overall class averages of 90% or higher in academic studies Academy Law Enforcement Training Class GPA Average Fiscal Year Class Average GPA FY 2021 97.93% FY 2020 97.46% FY 2019 97.5% FY 2018 97% FY 2017 94% FY 2016 93% FY 2015 93% FY 2014 93% FY 2013 94% FY 2012 93% FY 2011 92% FY 2010 92% FY 2009 91% FY 2008 92% FY 2007 89% FY 2006 90% Analysis of results and challenges: The target goal of 90% or higher in academic studies using the average grade point (GPA) has been met and remains unchanged from prior years.

Target #1: Class average of 90% or greater on the final fitness test Academy Law Enforcement Training Class Fitness Test Average Fiscal Year Class Avg FY 2021 93% FY 2020 87.69% FY 2019 92.5% FY 2018 95% FY 2017 95% FY 2016 92% FY 2015 91% FY 2014 95% FY 2013 93% FY 2012 89% FY 2011 92% FY 2010 94% FY 2009 91% FY 2008 92% FY 2007 92% FY 2006 90% Analysis of results and challenges: The primary factor contributing to physical training test scores is the physical condition of recruits when they arrive at the academy. While the Department of Public Safety has minimum fitness standards for entry, municipal officers and university students do not. To overcome this, an academy minimum entrance PT standard was implemented in FY 2021 with the hope that improved fitness test scores will result. Well-planned group exercise sessions as well as more individualized training programs during the recruits time at the academy have been implemented to improve each recruit's fitness and physical condition. The target goal of a class average of 90% or greater on the final fitness test was met in FY2021.

Current as of December 2, 2021