Law Enforcement Academy Program Costs & Dates

As a cadet you have the option to attend the Law Enforcement Academy for college credit or for continuing education.

If you choose the credit route, and you complete the program successfully, you will receive up to 24 hours of college credit. These hours will be applied to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice.

Credit Tuition Costs

  • Credit, college credit plus certification: $1,826
  • Out-of-county: $3,314
  • Out-of-state: $7,610

All tuition and fees subject to change without notice.

Continuing Education Cost

  • Continuing Education, certification only: $1,826

Days & Times

  • Monday through Friday
  • 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • 22 weeks
  • 768 hours

The Basic Peace Officer course is offered only during the daytime.

Academy Dates

Registering cadets from your agency?

You must use our online portal registration process to secure spots in the upcoming academy class: TCC Law Enforcement Academy Calendar / Home.

For help, call Coordinator Sha King at 817-515-7370.

Classes & Dates

2024–2025

  • Class 223
    July 15–December 18, 2024
  • Class 224
    October 7, 2024–March 26, 2025

2025–2026

  • Class 225
    January 6–June 4, 2025
  • Class 226
    March 10–August 6, 2025
  • Class 227
    May 12–October 8, 2025
  • Class 228
    July 14–December 17, 2025
  • Class 229
    October 13, 2025–April 1, 2026

 

Contact

Northwest Campus

Law Enforcement Academy — Public Safety Training Center

Sha King
Basic Peace Officer Coordinator

Call 817-515-7370

Email sha.king2@tccd.edu

Northwest Campus

Law Enforcement Academy — Public Safety Training Center

James Gresham
Basic Peace Officer Coordinator

Call 817-515-7988

Email james.gresham@tccd.edu

Updated December 05, 2024