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: $1,656
  • Out-of-county: $3,144
  • Out-of-state: $7,440

Continuing Education Cost

  • Continuing Education, certification only: $1,656

Days & Times

  • Monday through Friday
  • 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • 22 weeks
  • 856 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

2023–2024

  • Class 219
    October 16, 2023–April 4, 2024

2024–2025

  • Class 220
    January 8–June 5, 2024
  • Class 221
    March 11–August 7, 2024
  • Class 222
    May 13–October 9, 2024
  • Class 223
    July 15–December 18, 2024
  • Class 224
    October 7, 2024–April 2, 2025

 

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

Rafael Perea
In-Service Program Coordinator

Call 817-515-7217

Email rafael.perea@tccd.edu

Updated January 25, 2024