Background Investigations & Recruiting Team

The Background Investigations & Recruiting Team is composed of sworn officers that assist the team as a collateral duty. In the interest of public safety, people’s backgrounds need to be checked before they are permitted to assume positions where trustworthiness is important. Background Investigators are responsible for conducting and documenting an objective assessment of a candidate’s suitability for employment with the department. Personnel selected to the team attend initial training along with continued educations to ensure we are meeting the needs of 21st century policing.

Firearms Team

A police officer’s firearm is perhaps the most commonly perceived symbol of their authority and role. In the interest of public safety and police professionalism, ACPD adheres to high standards of performance for its personnel. These standards require that members be appropriately trained not only in the use of firearms, but also in their maintenance, security, and safety. The mission of the Firearms Team is to provide comprehensive firearms training using the latest weapon tactics and instructional techniques in a safe environment for all members of the department. This team is also tasked with providing officers training in marksmanship and weapons handling skills.

Defensive Tactics Team

The Defensive Tactics (DT) Team works diligently to provide each officer with comprehensive training in several high liability areas. Each DT Instructor attends a 48-hour general instructor course before attending another 40-hour course to become specialized in defensive tactics.

Driving Training Team

It is the mission of the Driver Training Team to provide a progressive, hands-on experience in the safe operation and dynamics of emergency vehicle operations. We actively foster a safe environment by maintain a high state of readiness through hands-on driver training and education. We are committed to protect our community and our officers as we enhance the driving capabilities of each sworn and auxiliary officer.

Peer Support Team

Policing is a demanding, often stressful career. Daily, officers can be exposed to difficult situations. They are called upon to make life and death decisions in a split-second and the margins for error are slim. The Peer Support Team members have been trained both regionally and nationally to provide encouragement during times of need, whether to members of our agency, regional partners, or beyond. Our mission is to provide words of encouragement to those who will listen. We are committed to the wellness of the members of our agency and continue to place officer wellness at the forefront of our mission.