Police Academy

The Police Academy at the Criminal Justice Training Center located on the Northwest Campus in Fort Worth, prepares a cadet for a career in law enforcement. Once a cadet completes our program, they will take the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) Basic Peace Officer Licensing Exam at our testing center.

The TCLEOSE report on the Basic Peace Officer Licensing Examination pass rate for 76 state academies for Fiscal Years 2008 to 2011 states that 318 cadets from Tarrant County College Police Academy achieved a 100% pass rate!

The cadet has the opportunity to attend the Basic Peace Officer Academy for college credit or for non-credit. If the cadet chooses the credit route, upon successful completion, they will earn 18 college credit hours. These hours will be applied to the Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice at Tarrant County College.

All police cadets have to be able to perform strenuous physical activities.

Days & Times

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., for 18 weeks, for a total of 696 hours. The Basic Peace Officer course is offered only during the daytime.

2012 Academy Dates

May 14 - Sept. 13
July 9 - Nov. 8
Aug. 20 - Dec. 19
Nov. 6 - March 7

New Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination Requirement

The 82nd Texas Legislature approved Senate Bill 1107, which requires bacterial meningitis vaccinations for all students entering college who are under 30 years of age, effective Spring 2012 (January 1, 2012). Students will have to show proof of vaccination 10 days before the beginning of classes.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has determined that the language in the law does include Continuing Education students. This will have a significant impact on in-service classes at the Police Academy. More information about how we will implement the new requirement is forthcoming.

In the meantime, visit to TCC's Meningitis Vaccinations page for more information.

Admission Requirements

• All applicants to the Basic Peace Officer Academy must meet special admission requirements as established by the Criminal Justice Training Center and its Advisory Committee.
• All applicants must be 21 years of age before completion of the 696-hour academy. See TCLEOSE rules for more information.
• Applicants must meet TCLEOSE minimum requirements for licensing.
• Applicants must take and receive a passing score on the ACCUPLACER Reading portion.
• Applicants must complete the application packet from the Criminal Justice Training Center.
• Applicants must pass a complete medical and psychological exam.
  (Packets for employed and/or sponsored students are sent to agencies only.)
• Applicants under 30 years of age must show proof of Bacterial Meningitis vaccination.

Applicants are required to meet and interview with Jillian Garza after completing the entire application packet. Please contact her to schedule an appointment when application is complete.

When your appointment is set, please bring the following documents:

1. Texas Driver's License
2. Birth Certificate or Proof of U.S. Citizenship
3. High School Diploma or GED
4. College Transcript(s) (if any) - including ACCUPLACER Scores
5. DD Form 214 or military discharge papers (applies to those that have served in the military)

Contact

Jillian Garza
817-515-7166
Jillian.Hobbs-Garza@tccd.edu

Rafael Perea
817-515-7760
Rafael.Perea@tccd.edu

Updated March 22, 2012