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The PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course (PC 832 Course) is the minimum
training standard for California peace officers as specified in
Commission Regulation 1005
(doc). This training may be met by successful completion of a basic
training course (e.g., Regular Basic
Course, Specialized Investigators'
Basic Course, and Level III Modular Format Course) or as a separate stand-alone certified course.
Curriculum
The Arrest and Firearms (PC 832) course consists of two components, which total a minimum of 64 hours.
The Arrest component has a 40-hour requirement, and the Firearms component has a 24-hour requirement.
These components are divided into 14 individual topics, called Learning Domains. The Learning Domains
contain the minimum required foundational information for given subjects. The training and testing
specifications for a particular domain may also include information on required instructional activities
and testing requirements. The specific learning domains are identified in the PC 832 training specifications.
Tests
The Arrest component includes a 100-question, multiple-choice written
examination and several skill examinations on Arrest and Control
Techniques. The Firearms component includes a firearms range qualification
examination. All tests are graded pass/fail, with one retest opportunity
per examination. If a retest is failed, the corresponding component
of the PC 832 Course must be repeated in its entirety.
Requalification Requirement (Three Year Rule)
As specified in Commission
Regulation 1080 (doc), requalification of PC 832 training is
required before exercising peace officer powers when:
- An individual does not become employed as a peace officer within
three years of successful completion of PC 832 training, or
- An individual, completes PC 832 training, and subsequently has
a three-year-or-longer break in service as a peace officer.
To requalify, an individual must successfully complete PC
832 Arrest and Firearms Requalification.
Information
Questions about the PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course may be directed
to the Basic Training Bureau at 916.227.4252.
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