How do i go about entering a police academy? What do i need to do prior???

Question

How do i go about entering a police academy? What do i need to do prior???

Answer 1

Just run as much as you can and beetween me and you,,

There is people that dont excercise and get into the academy.

Answer 2

Yup, cause its all about physical fitness. It has nothing to do with intellect or motivation.

Answer 3

I am fresh out of a major police academy and I can tell you be prepared for a total life change. Police work is not only a career but a lifestyle. Police are held to a very high standard. First off the biggest thing is don't get into any trouble. Limit your contact with your less than credible friends. Second get into shape. You will have to deal with people who know nothing but the street. They don't care if your a cop. All they know is your stopping them from what there trying to do.Our academy was 8months long and it was very intense. You have to have the knowledge to do the job and the ability to enforce it. The more you study your states laws the more confident you will be enforcing them.  Good Luck!

Answer 4

It varies from agency to agency.  I am currently working on getting the academy as well.  The Sheriffs departments requirements are to pass a writen exam first, then take a physical exam, which consist of a 1 1/2 run in 16:26, 300 meter in 72 sec, 29 sit ups in 60 secs, 21 pushups (regular) no set time without touching ground, and 15 1/2 in reach and stretch and 1 5 1/2 vertical jump.  Now the local police department requires a written exam first and then a physical exam that consist of 1 1/2 mile run in 19:06, 300 meters in 96 sec, 4 pushups, 16 sit ups, 61/2 in vertical jump and same reach and stretch.  Now if you pay to go to an academy that will take you how you are and help you get to where you need to be to join a police department.  Hope this helps.  By the way this is in Texas, Dallas area.