LGPD Officer Ben Johnson Graduates from Oregon Basic Police Academy
By Garrett Christensen on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
LA GRANDE – (Release from the La Grande Police Department) LGPD Officer Ben Johnson graduated from the Oregon Basic Police Academy on April 14th. The Basic Police Academy is located in Salem, Oregon and is a 16-week (640 hour) training program. The Police Academy helps develop basic skills in all the disciplines needed for performing patrol work. The training involves classroom, skills and scenario-based training. In addition to attending the Police Academy, each LGPD recruit must also complete a 3-to-4-month Field Training Program (on-the-job training) before they can work patrol in a solo status. We are very proud of Officer Johnson and congratulate him for this accomplishment.
