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SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF SEARCH AND RESCUE
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ACADEMY 2026 SCHEDULE
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MonthDay of the WeekDateTimeLocationClassObjective
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AprilWednesday819:00-20:30ZoomAcademy OrientationIntroduce Prospective Team Members to SAR and SAR requirements
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Saturday 1113:00-17:00Sheriff's OfficeAcademy Interviews1:1 interviews with all prospective team members
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Sunday1208:30-17:00Sheriff's OfficeAcademy Interviews1:1 interviews with all prospective team members
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Tuesday1419:00-20:30ZoomAcademy OrientationIntroduce Prospective Team Members to SAR and SAR requirements
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Friday1718:00-22:00Sheriff's OfficeAcademy Interviews1:1 interviews with all prospective team members
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Sunday1908:30-17:00Sheriff's OfficeAcademy Interviews1:1 interviews with all prospective team members
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Wednesday22Acceptance Emails Sent
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MayFriday108:30-17:00Sheriff's OfficeFingerprinting & Background Check InterviewDUE DATE - Bring ALL background check packet paperwork with you to this interview
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Saturday 213:00-17:00Sheriff's OfficeFingerprinting & Background Check InterviewDUE DATE - Bring ALL background check packet paperwork with you to this interview
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July		No Events
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Follow-up Background Check Interviews to be Scheduled As Needed
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AugustSaturday 1DUE DATE: All SAR paperwork, training pre-requisites, and CPR certification
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Thursday6No Event
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Saturday 808:30-9:30Sheriff's OfficeSwearing in CeremonySubmit all new orientation paperwork, swearing in, and review sheriff's requirements for academy personnel
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9:30-10:00DSW
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10:00 - 12:00Search Tactics & Tracking Lecture
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13:30-14:30SAR "Do's" and "Don'ts"
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14:30-17:00T-Cards / Handouts / Paperwork / Webbing
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Thursday1318:30-22:00Location TBD24-Hour pack/"Gear Talk" & Tracking TrainingLearn different search tactics and tracking techniques used in Search and Rescue
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Saturday 1508:30-10:00Location TBDTracking and Sign-Cutting Field ExerciseHands-on training on a variety of search tactics. Learn tracking techniques and about sign-cutting.
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10:01-17:00Search Tactics Field Exercise
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Thursday2018:30-22:00Location TBDBasic Medical CareLearn basic medical assessment skills
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Sunday2308:30-12:00Location TBDFitness Hike w/teamComplete fitness hike
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12:00-15:00Stanford Life Flight Learn about helicopter loading safety
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Thursday2718:30-2200Location TBDRopes, Knots, and Rescue SystemsLearn how to handle ropes, create knots, and build rescue systems.
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Saturday2908:30-12:00Location TBDMechanical AdvantageHands-on training on how to handle ropes, create knots, and build rescue systems. How to tie into a litter.
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13:00-17:00Location TBDRopes, Knots, and Rescue Systems Field Exercise
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SeptemberWednesday218:30-22:00Location TBDSAR Topo TrainingLearn different navigation techniques used in Search and Rescue
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Thursday316:00-19:00Location TBDCoroner's Office TourLearn how to handle a dead-body situation and protect the scene.
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Saturday5No Event
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Thursday10No Event
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Sunday1308:30-17:00Location TBDSearch CaninesLearn different canine tracking techniques and how to flank our search canines
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Thursday1718:30-22:00Location TBDNavigation (GPS & Compass)Learn different navigation techniques used in Search and Rescue
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Saturday**190800-1700Location TBDNavigation Field ExerciseHands-on training on navigation techniques.
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Thursday2418:30-22:00Location TBDPackaging - Part 1Learn subject packaging techniques
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Saturday2617:30-22:00Location TBDNight Time NavigationNavigate a search in night-time conditions with hands-on practice finding a transporting a missing subject.
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OctoberThursday118:30-22:00Location TBDWilderness SurvivalLearn tips and techniques for wilderness navigation
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Saturday30830-1700Location TBDWilderness Survival Field ExerciseHands-on Training on wilderness navigation and building Shelters
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Wednesday**718:30-22:00Location TBDPackaging - Part 2Learn subject packaging techniques
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Saturday100830-1700Location TBDTBD - Placeholder for training on areas of improvementTBD
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Thursday1518:30-22:00Location TBDCrime Scene HandlingLearn how to secure a crime scene
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Saturday170830-1700Location TBDTBD - Placeholder for training on areas of improvementTBD
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Wednesday**2118:30-22:00Location TBDJoin the General Team Training - Topic TBDTBD
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Saturday**2408:00-15:30Location TBDMock Search with AcademySearch for multiple subjects in a realistic mock-search type scenario
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15:31-0:00Survival OvernightUtilize your skills learned during the academy to build a shelter and survive an overnight "lost in the wilderness" experience
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Sunday2500:01-09:00Location TBDSurvival Overnight-Conclusion
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Thursday3124 HoursOnlineWritten TestComplete the Search and Rescue Certification Test
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NovemberWednesday**419:00 20:00Location TBDGraduation
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 Highlighted training(s) are on Saturday
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 Highlighted training(s) are on Sunday
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** Training is in conjunction with General Team Training
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Sheriff's Office Headquarters: 55 W. Younger Ave., San Jose
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Almaden Quicksilver Park: Mockingbird Hill Entrance
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Santa Teresa County Park: Pueblo Group Area, 260 Bernal Rd., San Jose
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West Valley College: Parking Lot 2, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga
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Coroner's Office: 850 Thornton Way, San Jose
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Joseph D. Grant Ranch County Park: 1805 Mt. Hamilton Rd., San Jose
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Calero: Main Entrance, McKean Entrance Picnic Area, 23205 McKean Road, San Jose, CA. 95120
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Shooting Range - 9600 Malech Road, San Jose, CA. 95138
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Armory: 155 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA. 95110
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Sanborn County Park: 160550 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA. 95070
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Henry Coe State Park: 9000 E. Dunne Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA. 95037
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