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Basic Peace Officer and Basic Correction Officer Programs
The Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy offers basic peace officer and basic correction officer programs for individuals seeking licensure through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC)
Entrance / Written Exam Requirements
The first step is to take the entrance exam, applicants must bring copies of the following documents the day of the exam:
- High school diploma or GED and College Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)
- Member 4 Form/DD214 (if applicant has prior military experience)
- Proof of auto liability insurance
- Proof of citizenship (i.e., birth certificate or naturalization certificate)
- Valid driver’s license
- Payment in the exact amount of $35 in Credit/Debit, Money Order or Check is due at time of examination. No cash accepted.
Entrance Exam Dates
Upcoming Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) Class Start Dates:
Full-time Day Class: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. including two or three weekend training sessions during the course.
Would you be interested in a Part-Time (Evenings during the week only) Law Enforcement Academy? Currently, we do not have an evening class, but we are searching for anyone who is interested in attending an evening, part-time class, should we have enough interest. Please click at the link below and let us know you are interested in attending by responding to the email and include your name, phone number and email address.
The academy will inform you if we will proceed with an evening, part-time Law Enforcement Academy class.
2021 Bravo April 12, 2021 - *Graduation is anticipated to occur in October 28, 2021,
if there are no delays due to any unforeseen incident (i.e. COVID-19 issues)
Orientation April 1, 2021
2021 Alpha January 19, 2021 - *Graduation is anticipated to occur in July 6, 2021,
if there are no delays due to any unforeseen incident (i.e. COVID-19 issues)
Orientation January 12, 2021
2020 Bravo July 13, 2020-January 14, 2021
Orientation July 1, 2020
FAQs
Is the Academy Right for Me?
Can anyone join a law enforcement academy and become a peace officer?
What things may keep me from being eligible to attend the Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy?
Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Q & A
BPOC Personal History Statement TCOLE
Academy In- Service Rules & Guidelines