Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

32020.7 Basic Parole Agent Academy (BPAA) Training

• Parole Agents shall successfully complete a Basic Parole Agent Academy (BPAA) that includes PCPenal Code sections 832 and 22820 requirements prior to permanent assignment to a parole unit. Every appointed peace officer shall:

  • Graduate from the BPAA upon appointment into the parole agent classification.

  • Complete the required firearms qualification course with a minimum passing score of 80 percent with a DAPODivision of Adult Parole Operations (formerly P&CSD) division issued firearm. On the malfunction firearms qualification course, BPAA students must pass the course with a minimum passing score of 80 percent with no more than two shooter errors while clearing a malfunction.

  • Pass each maneuver of the Arrest and Control Methods/Defensive Tactics Competency course.