Police Academy

The Central Texas College Police Academy (License Number: 511261) is designed to prepare the student to pass the basic peace officer licensing exam given by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Once a cadet successfully completes the academy, they will take the TCOLE Peace Officer Licensing Exam at the CTC testing center.

The Police Academy consists of

• 43-plus topics ranging from one to 74 hours in length.
• Approximately one-third of the class is devoted to developing the physical skills required to become a peace officer.

The cadet has the opportunity to attend the Police Academy for college credits. Upon successful completion, the cadet can earn 24 college credit hours and a certificate of completion. These hours can be applied to the CTC Associate of Applied Science degree in Protective Service: Texas Peace Officer.

All cadets must be able to perform strenuous physical activities, as this is a requirement of the academy.

POLICE ACADEMY REGISTRATION:

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*Currently, we are only accepting 25-30 students in our Basic Peace Officer Course until further notice.*

*Please contact our office to schedule an appointment.

Full-time Basic Peace Officer Academy:

Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., 24 weeks: 736 hours of TCOLE mandated hours, plus additional hours for ASP, OC and Physical Training.

• The Alpha 2025 Basic Peace Officer Academy starts January 13, 2025. The application period will open August 1, 2024.
• The Bravo 2025 Basic Peace Officer Academy starts January 13, 2025. The application period will open August 1, 2024.
• The Charlie 2025 Basic Peace Officer Academy starts June 30, 2025. The application period is now closed.
• The Delta 2024 Basic Peace Officer Academy starts June 24, 2024. The application period is now closed.
• You must make an appointment to turn in paperwork
  • The day academy is reserved primarily for agency-sent students. Any slots not taken by a law enforcement agency will be made available to independent students.
    • Agency personnel must contact our department for the required paperwork.

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