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