Waco Reporter

Central Texas College issued the following announcement.

The Central Texas College (CTC) Police Academy is accepting applications for admission to its evening Basic Peace Officer academy course. While primarily open for agency-sponsored cadets, there are several non-sponsored spots available for applicants not currently affiliated with a law enforcement agency. The 23-week course will run February 1 through November 19, Monday through Thursday, from 6 to 10 p.m. and every other Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The Basic Peace Officer course is a720-hour-course encompassing all aspects of law enforcement. It is designed to prepare cadets to take the licensing exam to become a peace officer in Texas. Cadets receive extensive hands-on training in defensive tactics, firearms and police vehicle operation and also take written exams on subjects such as victims’ rights, Texas Penal Code, Texas Traffic Code, Texas Family Code, criminal investigation, stress management, problem solving and more. Upon successful completion, the cadet can earn 23 college credit hours and a certificate of completion. These hours can be applied to the CTC Associate of Applied Science degree in protective services.

The CTC Protective Service department requires applicants to be at least 21 years of age before completing the course unless they meet the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements to attend between the ages 18 to 21. Applicants must also pass a physical fitness test prior to acceptance and meet the TCOLE minimum requirements for licensing. These include no Class B misdemeanor conviction in the past 10 years, no Class A misdemeanor convictions in the past 10 years, no felony convictions, no conviction of any family violence offense and no controlled substance use for 24 months prior to application without a valid prescription.

Other requirements include applicants must be a U.S. citizen, possess a high school diploma, GED or home school diploma, must not be prohibited from operating a motor vehicle, must not be prohibited by state or federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition and must not have been discharged from military service under dishonorable or bad conduct conditions.

Also required are a copy of high school diploma, GED or home school diploma, official college transcript (if any), photo copy of college degree (if any) and a copy of current proof of automobile liability insurance. Former military service members are also required to provide a copy of DD-214 (member 4 copy) form or military discharge papers.

Applicants must complete an application packet from the CTC Protective Service department. The online packet is available on the CTC website by clicking the Students tab, then the Protective Services link under Instructional Departments and then clicking the Police Academy link. Along with the application, the following documents must also be submitted: a copy of the applicant’s valid Texas (or other state) driver license, original certified copy of birth certificate or proof of U.S. citizenship and a copy of their Social Security card.

Anyone interested in applying for the CTC Police Academy must make an appointment to turn in the required paperwork.  Questions about the CTC Police Academy, application process or turning in paperwork can be directed to the CTC Police Academy at 254-526-1275 or by emailing police.academy@ctcd.edu. The application deadline is January 15.

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