Tulare-Kings Counties Police Academy

Yesterday, our law enforcement family suffered a heartbreaking loss here in Tulare County. Deputy Randy Hoppert, a proud graduate of Tulare-Kings Police Academy Class 145, was killed in the line of duty in what can only be described as a senseless tragedy. Randy answered the call to serve with courage, commitment, and a deep sense of responsibility to his community, values that defined him both in the Academy and throughout his service.

His loss is felt profoundly by his family, his agency, and all of us who had the honor of knowing him and being part of his journey. He stood among those willing to step forward when others could not, and for that, we are forever grateful.

We ask our community to keep Deputy Hoppert’s family, friends, and fellow deputies in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

We will never forget his sacrifice.

End of Watch: April 9, 2026

The Academy staff had a great time judging the felony stop competition for the Tulare County Office of Education College & Career Expo today. Congratulations to Mission Oak High School for taking first place! 🥇

The best class yet. 100% passing range - combat day, & night, physical fitness and final exam the first time. That’s an academy all time record. Proud of them and our team of instructors. We have the best academy around and the 6th class in a row of 50+ graduates. We are the academy to train at. Cos.edu/policeacademy.

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Police Academy 162 Class 162 Graduated January 22, 2026. See their challenges and triumphs here.

This Friday!!

Join us for our upcoming Police Academy Meet & Greet on January 9th at COS Hanford. Attend our Career Expo from 4–5 PM and connect with local hiring agencies. Dinner will be served at 5 PM, followed by an info session from 5–6 PM.

Register now using the link in our bio! Seats are limited!

🎄💚 When even he can’t resist a great opportunity… you know something big is coming. The Grinch may try to steal Christmas – but not even he can swipe the excitement building for our next Police Academy class. As he peers into that snow globe, he sees exactly what we see: A new generation of future peace officers preparing to answer the call.

Cadet Applications Open January 2026
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, this is it. Take the step. Start the journey. Become the difference.

Merry Christmas from the COS Police Academy Training Team!

The COS Police Academy and Class 162 wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!🎄✨

Congratulations go out to Class #162 for being the first total class this decade to complete the day & night fi****ms combat course with 100% passing the first round with no remediation required.