Required Equipment
The following equipment is required of cadets attending the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program at GPSTC Athens.
- Black Shoes/Boots: one pair (must hold a shine, inspected daily)
- White Academy logo polo shirts (3)
- Academy logo t-shirts, navy (3)
- Pants, khaki (tactical cotton preferred) (3) with black belt
- Academy logo baseball hat, khaki (1)
- PT shorts, navy blue (minimum of 2 pair)
- Athletic Shoes (1 pair)
- Duty Belt, black (leather or nylon)
- Holster (leather or nylon), security level 2 minimum
- Pistol with three magazines and magazine pouch in .40, .45 or 9mm calibers. Pre-Service candidates may be able to borrow Academy pistols if available.
- Weapon cleaning supplies (recommended)
- Flashlight with batteries and flashlight holder/ring
- Handcuffs with keys and handcuff case (corrections high security cuffs are not allowed)
- Expandable baton and baton holster. Pre-Service candidates may borrow this from the Academy.
- Groin protector (optional) and mouth guard (optional)
- Safety glasses
- Classroom supplies (notebook, paper, pencils, black ball point pens)
- Purchase of the OCGA Code Book is required. ($55.00 for agencies purchasing for their candidate and $59.40 for individuals)
- Sweatshirt with Academy logo
- Blue or black jacket (no advertisement)
- Rain gear (departmental rain gear is allowed)