Important Dates (Fall)

July 28, 2025 Online learning program begins 

August 25, 2025 On-site learning begins 

January 5, 2026 On-the-job training starts 

April 2, 2026 Graduation 

Important Dates (Winter) 

Jan 5, 2026 Online learning program begins 

Feb 2, 2026 On-site learning begins 

Jun 1, 2026 On-the-job trainign starts 

Aug 28, 2026 Graduation 

For other important dates, please see the academic calendar

NORMAL TRAINING WEEK

A normal week may consist of lectures, lab work, firearms, physical training, and practical scenario training.  Regular classes are Monday to Friday, but you will be required to participate in training activities before and after class hours, as well as on some weekends.

CADET CODE OF CONDUCT

Cadets are required to maintain their conduct with the professional standards expected of peace officers. Cadet conduct procedures are outlined in the Core Programs Cadet Code of Conduct/Policy and Procedures manual and will be enforced.  Violation of the Cadet Code of Conduct/Policy and Procedures will result in dismissal from the program. 

INSPECTIONS

Periodic room and uniform inspections will be held throughout training. Prior to the first inspection, cadets will be shown how to properly make up their room. 

DUTY CONSTABLE

You will be scheduled from time to time as a Duty Shift Cadet at the Atlantic Police Academy. Some shifts will be scheduled over weekends. These duties are considered part of the training process to get you acquainted with shift work and the practical application of station duties, and to ensure the safety and good conduct of your fellow cadets in the Atlantic Police Academy residence. 

COURSE STANDARD

Successful completion of all aspects of training requires a passing grade of 75% on all academic subjects.

PROOF OF HEALTH CARE COVERAGE

Out-of-province cadets are reminded to bring proof of health care coverage (Medicare card) from their home province.

Program Dress code

Professionalism and proper dress and deportment is instilled in cadets while in training.  Upon arrival at the Atlantic Police Academy, cadets are to report in the following attire which will be worn daily until dress uniforms are issued: 

• polishable black boots (military or police style)
• 2-3 pairs of black dress pants
• 2-3 plain white dress shirts collared for a tie 
• black belt
• black tie (clip-on)
• black socks

• sneakers (non-marking)
• materials to shine boots (black polish)
• 1 mouth guard
• 4 plain black T-shirts (screen printed 2-inch capital white letters of your last name on the front of each shirt)
• Laptop or tablet (preferably)

HAIR AND APPEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Short hair must be neatly trimmed and tapered above the collar, sideburns no lower than the tragus line. The face must be always clean shaven when on duty and when wearing a uniform. 

Students attending the APA who already have a beard, goatee, or mustache may keep it as long as it meets the standard. Beards, goatees, or mustaches will not be grown while attending the APA. Cadets who have mustaches, beards, and goatees must ensure they are neat and well-trimmed. 

Long hair is to be worn neatly off the shoulders with no loose ends or strands hanging down. Hair should be in a tight bun or a French braid that is tucked under the braid and off the shoulders. Allowances will be made for cadets entering the building in the morning and at lunch who are required to remove their headwear upon entry necessitating undoing the bun or braid. Once cadets arrive in class they are expected to redo their hair to ensure compliance with this policy. 

Unless a religious or cultural reason exists, hair will be worn as per the above-mentioned