Basic Law Enforcement Academy
Certificate of Achievement
Credential: Basic Peace Officer Certification
The purpose of the Vernon College Law Enforcement Academy is to serve the needs of the law enforcement community within our service area and to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills set forth in Basic Peace Officer Course.
The Academy is held at the Skills Training Center, 2813 Central Expressway East, Wichita Falls, Texas. The Academy emphasizes the learning objectives set forth in the curriculum by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. All Academies accrediting by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) cover the material put forth in the mandated Basic Peace Officer curriculum.
Program Requirements
The Academy meets from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday , Thursday, & Friday(s), plus selected Saturdays (which are mandatory) from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Room 404 at the Skills Training Center, 2813 Central Expressway East, Wichita Falls, Texas. The Law Enforcement Academy Admissions Packet outlining requirements is available on the Vernon College Police Academy Page: http://www.vernoncollege.edu/police-academy. All students are highly encouraged to complete, LEAD 1000 Workforce Development with Critical Thinking, before attending the academy.
Students under 22 years of age are required by state law to have a Bacterial Meningitis vaccination. Submit shot record (including social security number or student ID number) with Academy Packet.
If you have questions please contact Mike Hopper at (940) 689-7199. The Academy packet must be complete and turned into Mike Hopper for review prior to registration. Need based scholarships are available to those who qualify.