How long do you have to attend police academy to become a police officer in the Austin, TX area?

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Is it like a college class or hands on training? How long do you have to attend?

Thanks!

2007-12-14 13:35:02 · 2 answers · asked by Stephanie E 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police

For state troopers, it's six months. I don't know anyone who's applied to be a city cop, but I would imagine it's about the same length.

2007-12-14 13:39:58 · answer #1 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

16 weeks. It it consists of both classroom and hands on training

2007-12-14 16:28:54 · answer #2 · answered by jtw532 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋