The mission of the Basic Detention training program (BD) as mandated by South Carolina Law is to provide the officer candidate with the necessary knowledge, skills, and the abilities to perform the duties of a certified detention officer in the state of South Carolina.
- The Basic Detention training program is currently three weeks in duration.
- Upon completion of the training the candidate will be a certified Class 2 Law Enforcement Officer.
- A candidate must complete training within the first twelve months of employment.
| Basic Detention Class | Start (Sunday Report Date) | Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Detention 452 | June 12, 2023 | June 30, 2023 |
| Basic Detention 453 | July 16, 2023 | August 4, 2023 |
| Basic Detention 454 | August 13, 2023 | September 1, 2023 |
| Basic Detention 455 | September 10, 2023 | September 29, 2023 |
| Basic Detention 456 | October 8, 2023 | October 27, 2023 |
| Basic Detention 457 | November 5, 2023 | December 1, 2023 |
| Basic Detention 458 | December 10, 2023 | January 12, 2024 |
| Basic Detention 459 | January 21, 2024 | February 9, 2024 |
| Basic Detention 460 | February 18, 2024 | March 8, 2024 |
| Basic Detention 461 | March 17, 2024 | April 5, 2024 |
| Basic Detention 462 | April 14, 2024 | May 3, 2024 |
| Basic Detention 463 | May 12, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| Basic Detention 464 | June 9, 2024 | June 28, 2024 |
Graduations
All Basic Detention Graduations are held at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Gymnasium at 10:00am on the date specified. In the event that a Basic Law Enforcement Graduation is held on the same day as Basic Detention, the Basic Detention Graduation will be scheduled for 1:00pm on that day (indicated by **), in the gymnasium.