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How would I go about joining the Police Academy?
How would I go about being in the Police Academy. What classes do I need to take, what entrance tests, and what math and reading scores do I need to have to be successful? What are the important things to know about being in the Police Academy?
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Isaiah in the life of a police officer, academic knowledge is just as important as physical ability. All candidates will be investigated and interviewed in order to evaluate past behaviors that may or may not indicate good moral character. As a result, the process of becoming a police officer in California requires a number of examinations, before and during the training period. Before applicants can be considered for employment and subsequent training, they must complete a reading and writing ability test, medical, physical, and psychological examinations, and an employment interview.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Obtaining a high school diploma or GED equivalent is the minimum police academy requirement for education in most police academies. Many academies encourage a two year college degree from their applicants without making it a requirement. Having a college degree can give applicants an edge on acceptance to the academy. When deciding on a college major, keep in mind that police academies will be looking for relevancy to your future job. Classes focusing on criminology, legal studies, sociology and psychology are all useful for aspiring police officers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Police academy training is both mentally and physically rigorous. A physical exam is required to enter as well as graduate from any police academy. The initial physical exam evaluates overall health and fitness, whereas the final physical exam evaluates competencies in areas such as: endurance, agility, and knowledge of police skills. An estimated two-thirds of recruits cannot pass the final physical exam upon entering the academy, starting a daily physical training now I imagine would be recommended.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• 21 years at time of police academy graduation
• Valid driver’s license
• United States citizenship
• No felony convictions
• No domestic violence convictions
• No misdemeanor convictions within 3 years prior to applying.
• No DWI convictions within 5 years prior to applying.
Hope this is helpful Isaiah
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Obtaining a high school diploma or GED equivalent is the minimum police academy requirement for education in most police academies. Many academies encourage a two year college degree from their applicants without making it a requirement. Having a college degree can give applicants an edge on acceptance to the academy. When deciding on a college major, keep in mind that police academies will be looking for relevancy to your future job. Classes focusing on criminology, legal studies, sociology and psychology are all useful for aspiring police officers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Police academy training is both mentally and physically rigorous. A physical exam is required to enter as well as graduate from any police academy. The initial physical exam evaluates overall health and fitness, whereas the final physical exam evaluates competencies in areas such as: endurance, agility, and knowledge of police skills. An estimated two-thirds of recruits cannot pass the final physical exam upon entering the academy, starting a daily physical training now I imagine would be recommended.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• 21 years at time of police academy graduation
• Valid driver’s license
• United States citizenship
• No felony convictions
• No domestic violence convictions
• No misdemeanor convictions within 3 years prior to applying.
• No DWI convictions within 5 years prior to applying.
Hope this is helpful Isaiah
I appreciate your support, Doc
Isaiah