Service · Mentorship · Legacy
Connecting officers to purpose and communities to trust through dedicated public service and mentorship.
Pre-academy workshops, interview preparation, and leadership development to turn goals into success.
Investing in people builds stronger officers, safer communities, and lasting trust for generations.
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.
The 10-8 Academy offers many courses to meet your needs depending on where you are in the process. Every course is available in person or online.
Individual mentorship sessions are tailored to each candidate's strengths and areas for growth. Each session covers oral board preparation, scenario training, and interview techniques.
Mentorship, career guidance, and other police courses are available to officers at every stage of a career. Support continues well past the hiring process.

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 a Field Training Officer, Mentor and SRO, 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.
Chief Executive Officer | The 10-8 Academy LLC
P.Donato@The10-8Academy.org | (650) 641-3852