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