The 草榴社区 Police Academy at 草榴社区 is now accepting applications for its next evening police academy, which begins on鈥燤onday,鈥燤arch 2鈥燼nd will run through September 2015.
The evening academy鈥爉eets from 5-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and every first and third Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.鈥犫燭his program is designed for working adults who may not have time to complete the daytime academy.
?The evening academy is a great way for dedicated people to train for a career in law enforcement with minimal disruption to their current schedule,? Richard Jones, 草榴社区 Police Academy Director, said.
The academy provides the training needed to prepare them for certification as a Basic Peace Officer in the State of Texas.
The 草榴社区 Police Academy is licensed by the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Students will receive hands-on training to ensure that graduates possess the required skills, training, experience and self-confidence to succeed in a career in law鈥爀nforcement. Those enrolled in the evening academy will receive continuing education credit through NTCC, which is not transferable toward a certificate or degree.
In order to be considered for acceptance into the 草榴社区 Police Academy, students must be a high school or GED graduate, be at least 21 years of age, have not been convicted of an offense above a Class C misdemeanor and must have no felony convictions. Students who are under 21 may be admitted if they have completed 60 hours of college instruction or an associate?s degree. Students must also complete an application, psychological exam, physical exam and a criminal history background check.
For more information about the 草榴社区 Police Academy, contact Mr. Jones at 903-434-8206.
