Category: Public Safety – All

Public Safety – All

How to become an Academy Cadet

Are you wanting to serve as a “Law Enforcement/Correction Officer”? Are you looking to go through the Police Academy? Are you wanting to know if you qualify? If want answers to these questions and you are wondering “where do, I start?’ First step would be to read the A.I.P. (Applicant Information Packet). http://www.policestandards.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/PASS-Applicant-Information-Package-AIP-March-2012-2.pdf/ P.A.S.S. will … Continue reading How to become an Academy Cadet →

Painkiller Addiction Leading to Heroin Epidemic

Heroin is back. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), between 2013 and 2014, the number of current heroin users went up 51%. Why the increase? People often begin using heroin when they need to find a cheaper alternative to the prescription painkillers they’re already addicted to. The addictions can kill. … Continue reading Painkiller Addiction Leading to Heroin Epidemic →

CNN Analyst Philip Mudd coming to SPC!

The Allstate Campus is eager to announce that on Monday, January 25th from 6-8pm, we will be hosting former CIA, former FBI, CNN Analyst Philip Mudd for an evening of information about his job, relating international crises to life here in the United States, and career tips helpful to any student, specifically those with an interest in Public … Continue reading CNN Analyst Philip Mudd coming to SPC! →

Fire Academy Graduation – Class Nº 45

With inspirational words about “family, tradition, and faith,” Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue Chaplin, Tim Stevens, opened the 45th St. Petersburg College Fire Academy Graduation.  The Ceremony was held in the Florida Room at the Allstate Campus, yesterday, January 7th, with the presence of 21 graduates.   Program Director, James S. Angle, introduced the distinguished guests … Continue reading Fire Academy Graduation – Class Nº 45 →

Fire Academy Graduation: Class #44

The St. Petersburg College Allstate Campus proudly hosted yesterday, December 4th 2015, at 6pm, the 44th Fire Academy Graduation, with the presence of 22 graduates. The St. Petersburg College Fire Academy consists of 450 hours of extensive training in firefighter safety, fire chemistry, fire service orientation, methods of fire control, building construction, and physical fitness. Since … Continue reading Fire Academy Graduation: Class #44 →