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.

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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 form of Cash, Money Order or Check is due at time of examination. 

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


                                           2018 Charlie October 10, 2018-April 19, 2019

                                                                                  Orientation  October 1, 2018

                                                                         *Testing starts in June 2018- August 2018


2018 Bravo June 18, 2018-December 7, 2018

Orientation June 11, 2018


2018 Alpha February 5, 2018-July 24, 2018

Orientation January 16, 2018

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