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Can a person actually pay for Police Academy training and go through the whole process before even applying or getting hired onto a PD?

I have heard it can cost somewhere around $11,000 if a person choses to do so before applying.........

cgbigdaddy says ...

In Texas you can.I did it.It was in 1994 but I think I only paid about $1500.

Consider yourself lucky, Sir.

In Illinois I was told no you cannot put yourself through the academy any more the part-time academy is only $1900 so I was going to try to go through the Mobile Training Units which IS certified through the Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board but once again they told me NO you had to be hired before entry.

Damn, I didn't know it cost about that much to go through the academy.

We still have some depts. that pay you while you are in the academy. I've heard it's about $3000 in Ohio, if you go on your own to a local academy.

the one i start in march is running me 5k

I was in PTI at the university of Illinois 2 years ago and we did not have to pay and we were paid while there.  Just hope that your dept pays out OT cause there were days that we went from 0530 to 2200 and only had a hour break for meals. 

I concur. For the NCBLET, if you are sponsored by an agency, all tuition costs are waived. In the fall, we will be responsible for our books, uniforms, physicals, and other access fees for the college but that is it. NCBLET also covers 5 different subjects (for those going for their AAS in CJ) including Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Civil Liability, Court Procedure and Evidence, and Investigative Principles. The entire course encompasses 624 hours and is worth 19 credit hours. The total cost out of pocket for me will be around $800 if you figure in PT gear. Oh, and we get to shoot a ton of ammo and drive cars real fast along with being able to go hands on and doing case-based scenarios. I cannot wait for August!

NOW says ...

I have the same question as Lawful Blue. Can someone point me in the right direction, I live in the San Francisco bay area?

 

Regards,

Jimmie C

Try posting in a California based Forum. This forum focuses on issues and questions based within the State of Illinois. Goodluck.......

shockusmc87 says ...

Another Texan......Im going to the academy on my own, however Im in the hiring process for a couple differnet agencies and they will start to pay while Im in it if I get hired. The academy is about 3500 dollars, but Im not paying a dime, in fact Im getting paid to go. The new GI Bill is paying the full tution and then paying me 1500 dollars a month and then a 1000 dollar bonus at the end of it for books and supplies. The academy is 16 weeks and I will make about 7000 dollars cash while Im at it, because of the GI Bill.

Don't you feel special.......................

LOL, just kidding Shock. Although that's pretty awesome!!

shockusmc87 says ...

Another Texan......Im going to the academy on my own, however Im in the hiring process for a couple differnet agencies and they will start to pay while Im in it if I get hired. The academy is about 3500 dollars, but Im not paying a dime, in fact Im getting paid to go. The new GI Bill is paying the full tution and then paying me 1500 dollars a month and then a 1000 dollar bonus at the end of it for books and supplies. The academy is 16 weeks and I will make about 7000 dollars cash while Im at it, because of the GI Bill.

All verterans are eligible for this for going through any Academy Police or Corrections ALL of of you vets need to look into this I know for our Academy our people got paid over 3K for GI bill money

Hello Everyone,

I have a question, I am appying for will county sheriff in illinois, does anyone know if you have to sleep at the academy? and has anyone went through the will county sheriff's academy?

Thanks.