Ronald Donat’s longtime dream of becoming a police officer was in jeopardy. The 41-year-old struggled to stand after completing a flurry of pushups, sprints and pullups in the notoriously grueling ...

It’s a calling. Going above and beyond to protect and serve your community. And that commitment to service is paramount for those looking to become APD officers. But before you can put on that uniform ...

The Youth Police Academy is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to build community connections and provide meaningful ...

Before a Dallas Police recruit ever walks into the academy, they start with a morning at Dallas PD headquarters working to complete a series of physical fitness exercises. The on-site training ...

UPDATE (9/25/2025) — The Broken Arrow Police Department has identified the recruit who died during the second day of training at the academy. He was 40-year-old Franklin Leinen. Police say at the end ...