Police Academy

Note: Law Enforcement Department Hired Cadets

Department representative contacts the Academy Training Coordinator to reserve a spot in -the academy.

Point of Contact: Louis Lufkin, Director – [email protected]

This class is primarily for those cadets who have been hired by and are sponsored by a law enforcement agency, and who meet the “Minimum Enrollment Requirements for training as a Texas Peace Officer,” which are established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). All academy applicants must meet all minimum enrollment requirements; (RULE §217.1).

Full-time classes are offered two to three times each year (approximately 19-20 weeks), dependent on the needs of surrounding agencies.

• Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
• Saturday times are typically 2 Saturdays in a row, with a 1 Saturday break in between, typically 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. [7am on PT days]
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The tuition pays for the following: Instruction, Law book, Handgun ammo, Rifle ammo, Shotgun ammo, Simunition ammo.

Applicant/Cadet pays for the following: Application requirements, i.e. Fingerprint check, Medical Exam/Drug Screening, Driver’s License Status Record, Psychological Exam; and, once admitted, university parking pass, laptop or tablet pc, classroom supplies, etc.

(Law Enforcement Department Hired Cadets have priority for cadet spots in the full-time day academy; if cadet spots are available then independent applicants will be allowed into the academy).

The schedule for the next full-time day academy is as follows:

Class #: D-2401

• Prior to First Class Day – Tuition of $2,750 DUE in full
• Prior to First Class Day – ATP 15.003 Declaration of Eligibility DUE
• December 21, 2024 – Meningitis Shot Deadline (if applicable)
• December 21, 2024 – First Class Day
• May 2, 2025 – Academy Graduation

Class #: D-2502

• Prior to First Class Day – Tuition of $2,750 DUE in full
• Prior to First Class Day – ATP 15.003 Declaration of Eligibility DUE
• May 24, 2025 – Meningitis Shot Deadline (if applicable)
• May 24, 2025 – First Class Day
• (TBA) September 2025 – Academy Graduation

This class is primarily for independent (self-paying) cadets who are not hired by and sponsored by a law enforcement agency and who meet the“Minimum Enrollment Requirements for training as a Texas Peace Officer,” which are established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). All academy applicants must meet all minimum enrollment requirements; (RULE §217.1)

Part-time classes are typically offered once each year (approximately 9 to 10 months).

• Monday-Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday times are typically 2 Saturdays in a row, with a 1 Saturday break in between, typically 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. [7am on PT days]
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The tuition pays for the following: Instruction, Law book, Handgun ammo, Rifle ammo, Shotgun ammo, Simunition ammo.

Applicant/Cadet pays for the following: Application requirements, i.e. Fingerprint check, Medical Exam/Drug Screening, Driver’s License Status Record, Psychological Exam; and, once admitted, university parking pass, laptop or tablet pc, classroom supplies, etc.

1st Installment: $1,500 (reservation)

2nd Installment: $625

3rd Installment: $625

Seat reservation is first-come, first-served.

The schedule for the next part-time evening academy is as follows:

Class #: N-2501

• Prior to First Class Day – Down-payment of $1,500.00 or Tuition of $2,750 DUE in full
• May 24, 2025 – Meningitis Shot Deadline (if applicable)
• May 24, 2025 – First Class Day
• (TBA) February 2026 – Academy Graduation

Complete the Basic Peace Officer Course Eligibility Questionnaire

The Eligibility Questionnaire pre-screens BPOC applicants according to the requirements specified by TCOLE Rule 217.1 in the areas of citizenship, education, age and criminal history.

Initial Screening Interview

• Upon successful completion of the Eligibility Questionnaire, you will be prompted to set up an initial screening interview with the academy director and command staff. This interview will be face to face. Virtual interviews are scheduled on a case-by-case basis for active-duty members of the Armed Forces ONLY.
• Interviews are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays as needed.
• Interviewees are scored according to a common rubric used by the interviewing academy command staff. Select the following link for a sample of the rubric that is used.

The initial screening interview allows the academy command staff to observe and/or discuss the following with each potential academy cadet: personal qualities, communication skills, education and profession realities.

Qualities of the Potential Academy Cadet

• Qualities of a potential academy cadet include but are not limited to unblemished character, high-quality work ethic, excellent communication skills, technical expertise, capacity to think independently and evaluate a situation, first-rate problem solving aptitude, exceptional interpersonal skills, analytical and customer service abilities, and common sense.

Communication Skills of the Potential Academy Cadet

• Communications skills include but are not limited to speaking and writing abilities, sociability, customer service skills, and the ability to establish a rapport with varied populations.

Formal Education of the Potential Academy Cadet

• Formal education includes but is not limited to critical thinking skills, maturity, and the ability to make long-term commitments.

Profession Realities of the Potential Academy Cadet

• Profession realities include but are not limited to the ability to work collaboratively on a team, show compassion and empathy, make ethical decisions, exhibit integrity, and think independently, quickly, and outside the box.

Complete the BPOC application packet as given and instructed by the academy director, following the completion of the initial screening interview. The screening interview will include detailed instructions for obtaining fingerprint returns, psychological examination and medical examination.

Following the completion of the fingerprint returns, psychological examination and medical examination:

• $1500 down payment [or] $2750 full tuition
• Credit card payments are made at Police Academy Tuition.

When instructed to do so by the academy director, bring the following original documents to the academy:

• Completed (SIGNED/NOTORIZED) applicant's Personal History Statement (PHS)
• Official birth certificate
• Official Social Security card
• Texas driver's license
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Proof of current motor vehicle liability insurance
• Official college transcripts, or ACT/SAT, or college placement test for reading
• If applicable, DD-214 military discharge

Attend the Orientation Day as instructed by the academy director at the East Texas A&M Law Enforcement Training Academy (AMLETA).

Location:

Room 357

2210 Highway 24; Commerce, Texas 75429