BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION
OF LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERS

Service · Mentorship · Legacy

The 10-8 Academy Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Service

Connecting officers to purpose and communities to trust through dedicated public service and mentorship.

Mentorship

Pre-academy workshops, interview preparation, and leadership development to turn goals into success.

Legacy

Investing in people builds stronger officers, safer communities, and lasting trust for generations.

Credentials

Pablo Donato

Chief Executive Officer | The 10-8 Academy

Over 25 years of dedicated service to law enforcement. A career built on leadership, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to community.

Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership. Lifelong learner and leader focused on empowering others through empathy, education, and example.

  • 25+ Years of Law Enforcement Service
  • Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership
  • Patrol Operations
  • Gang Investigations
  • Child Crimes Unit
  • Canine Operations (K-9 Handler)
  • Field Training Officer (FTO)
  • Youth Engagement Officer
  • Recruiting & Mentorship Team

Programs & Training

Step 1

40-Hour Pre-Academy Course

40 Hours | In-Person

Comprehensive pre-academy preparation workshop designed to give aspiring officers the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to succeed from day one.

Step 2

One-on-One Coaching

Flexible Schedule | Personalized

Individual mentorship sessions tailored to each candidate's strengths and areas for growth. Oral board prep, scenario training, and interview techniques.

Step 3

Resume Assistance

By Appointment

Professional resume building and career guidance. Present your experience, education, and character in the strongest possible light for the hiring process.

40-Hour Course → One-on-One Coaching → Resume Ready → Badge Bound

25+

Years of Service

1000+

Officers Mentored

6

Specialty Units

1

Mission

A Letter from Our CEO

Pablo Donato

Pablo Donato

Chief Executive Officer

As a law enforcement professional with over 25 years of dedicated service to law enforcement, I have built my career on leadership, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to community. My journey in policing has been defined by connecting officers to purpose, youth to opportunity, and the community to trust.

Throughout my career, I have served in multiple capacities, including patrol, gang investigations, child crimes, canine operations, and field training. Each assignment has deepened my understanding that policing extends far beyond enforcement. It is rooted in engagement, compassion, and the development of the next generation of public servants.

As both a Field Training Officer and Youth Engagement Officer, I have had the privilege of guiding recruits and mentoring young community members, instilling the core values of integrity, accountability, and service.

My experience as a member of the recruiting, mentorship and field training team inspired the creation of The 10-8 Academy, a mentorship and training platform designed to prepare aspiring officers for the challenges and rewards of a career in law enforcement. Through professional development and pre-academy workshops, interview preparation, and leadership development, The 10-8 Academy develops the skills and mindset needed to turn goals into success.

Beyond the badge, I remain a lifelong learner and leader. Having earned my master's in organizational leadership, I continue to focus on empowering others through empathy, education, and example. My purpose remains clear: to elevate those around me, whether they are recruits entering the academy, officers in the field, or youth seeking direction.

Every role I've held, every recruit I've trained, and every life I've impacted has reinforced my belief that true leadership is service. As CEO of The 10-8 Academy, I am committed to continuing that mission, inspiring courage, shaping character, and helping others answer the call to serve.

Pablo Donato

Chief Executive Officer | The 10-8 Academy

P.Donato@The10-8Academy.org | (866) 428-9911

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