If, you have a degree in CJ or do you have to pay for the police academy
2007-01-27 02:46:27 · 9 answers · asked by groundbrandon 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
does a reserve police academy does that count for anything??
2007-01-27 03:31:59 · update #1
It depends on the state. In Kansas the state only recognizes the official academy of the State or an accredited agency which has an academy meeting their standards.
Some states I know of have private academies where you can pay your own way through it. One of our officers did that in Minnesota before coming here to work.
A reserve academy is usually put on by the individual agency, and counts for experience, but doesn't count for your full-time license as a law enforcment officer.
2007-01-27 05:02:53 · answer #1 · answered by Lt. Dan reborn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-10 08:19:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having a CJ degree, or any degree for that matter doesn't help with police academy standards anywhere. Attending a reserve academy usually means you can be employed for up to one year before attending the full academy. Your department has six months to send you to academy if you do not have reserve status. PD's like reserve qualified officers because the standard probationary period for officers is one year. This allows them to employee you on a trial basis for the duration of your field training and your probationary time. This allows for a more informed decision on whether or not you are what they are looking for. In California the first portion of police academy is open to the public, and you must bear the cost of this intital instruction set. The second part is paid for by the department, because in order to attend it you must be employed in a law enforcement agency. Other states are looking into this system, so it might change in the near future. Good luck.
2007-01-27 04:12:45 · answer #3 · answered by nwhockeyplyr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes. There is also the option called alternate route. Which is where you pay for your training, and select a department of your choice. Will cost you in the ballpark of $2000 or more where I come from. If a department pays for your training, they pay you as you train. You are considered employed, but you must pass your training or you can be terminated. After academy training and graduation, they place you with a field training officer. This is when the job becomes fun. Until you get as much time as I have had and you can't wait to retire lol.
2016-05-24 05:14:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every department is different. Some departments will pay for you to go. Some departments run their own police academy (as mine did), and some departments won't even let you apply until you've been through an academy. Check your area departments and find out what they require.
2007-01-27 03:28:36 · answer #5 · answered by The Maestro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state and the department. If you go to the academy on your own, departments in California encourage it because they don't have to pay. If you go to the academy on your own, make sure you rank in the top 5% upon graduation. You will be much more desirable to any department with a top ranking in your class.
2007-01-27 02:52:50 · answer #6 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of any place which charges the cadet for police training to become a police officer.Most cities are desperately trying to draw recruits from out of town.
2007-01-27 09:34:48 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if your state will pay. My husband went through PA offered at a college and the state paid for it.
2007-01-27 02:51:24 · answer #8 · answered by Life is Precious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they get paid to go
2007-01-27 03:23:17 · answer #9 · answered by Liskter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋