Is an individual required to complete a Basic Academy prior to applying for a peace officer position?
This varies with every agency. Some agencies will only hire individuals after they have graduated from a Basic Academy (regular basic course), while others will hire individuals and send them through an academy as trainees or cadets. Some agencies require that an individual attend the agency’s Basic Academy regardless of previous completion of another Basic Academy.
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