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POST Academy completes second term

North Idaho training keeps costs down; officers stay in own community

Rahana Zellars

Issue date: 11/16/09 Section: Life
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"Now that there is a POST in North Idaho," Lema said, "I feel the quality and the numbers of officers that are produced will be a huge asset to the state in these tough economic times."

The academy cost has been has been cut by having POST training in North Idaho.

"The trainings in Southern Idaho can cost the state $6,000 which are paid for by traffic fines and court fees," Berg said.

The cost includes travel expense, room, board and food. The North Idaho Academy costs $1,133 in which the tuition is paid for by the officers' agencies. This is subject to change if the academy remains a fixture after the evaluation.

Having the academy in North Idaho can help to benefit the community in many positive ways.

The cost of the program can help save the state money.

Keeping the training in North Idaho will help the officers from having to travel away from their homes. Also, the academy may help build better relationships with their future colleagues.
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Paul Smith

posted 11/16/09 @ 10:09 AM PST

Hey congrats Post Academy Graduates! The first student to call me will receive a free nights stay at the Country Inn and Suites in Meridian! Call Paul Smith at 2089143276 to get a free stay for your family to stay! The first person to call wins! Then everyone else at the Post gets the employee rate until dec 31, 2009!

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