Law Enforcement Academy

About Our Classes

Our Law Enforcement Academy, located at the Public Safety Training Center at TCC Northwest in Fort Worth, prepares a cadet for a career in law enforcement.

Classes consist of a combination of classroom and skills training.

The Law Enforcement Academy is a Texas Security School #F30924601.

Schedule

We offer 6 basic academies a year:

• Days: Monday through Friday
• Time: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Length: 22-week period

See Law Enforcement Academy Program Costs & Dates for details.

Note: The Basic Peace Officer course is offered only during the daytime and in-person. This course is not offered online.

I’m applying as an:

• Agency registering cadets: If you're registering cadets from your agency, use our Law Enforcement Academy Calendar. Cadets already employed at a police agency in North Texas can complete coursework towards a Criminal Justice degree.
• Independent candidate: If you are not currently employed at a police agency, follow our instructions on how to apply to the Law Enforcement Academy.
• In-service trainee: If you are an officer looking for on-site continuing education training, find instructions to register for Law Enforcement In-Service Training or Firearms In-Service Courses.
• Out-of-state officer or federal agent: If you are already a full-time peace officer or federal agent, continue your career in Texas. We can help you fulfill course requirements to earn Texas licensure.

Earn a Certificate of Completion

Once cadets complete our program, they will take the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer Licensing Exam at our testing center.

The TCOLE report on the Basic Peace Officer Licensing Examination pass rate for Fiscal Years 2021 to 2023 states that 238 cadets from the TCC Law Enforcement Academy achieved a 100% pass rate!

See Our Graduates

Visit the Law Enforcement Academy photo gallery (opens in a new tab) to celebrate our graduates.

Contact

Updated August 13, 2026