Law Enforcement Academy

About Our Classes

Our Law Enforcement Academy, located at the Public Safety Training Center at TCC Northwest in Fort Worth, prepares a cadet for a career in law enforcement.

Classes consist of a combination of classroom and skills training.

Schedule

We offer 6 basic academies a year:

• Days: Monday through Friday
• Time: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Length: 22-week period

Earn a Certificate of Completion

Once cadets complete our program, they will take the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer Licensing Exam at our testing center.

The TCOLE report on the Basic Peace Officer Licensing Examination pass rate for Fiscal Years 2021 to 2023 states that 238 cadets from the TCC Law Enforcement Academy achieved a 100% pass rate!

Before applying directly to our program, we encourage you to apply for employment at police agencies in North Texas, who may send you through the police academy as an employee. During the employment process, you may complete coursework toward our Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice.

Looking for In-Service Training?

Our Public Service Training Center supports the Tarrant County law enforcement community’s training needs with:

• Law Enforcement In-Service Training
• Firearms In-Service Courses

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Updated August 12, 2024