Law Enforcement Academy

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What are the
eligibility requirements
for enrollment?
Law Enforcement Academy
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must pass the reading, writing and essay
portion of the Accuplacer test administered by
the Cedar Valley College Testing Center or
comparable exam.
Must pass a criminal background check,
physical drug screening test and
psychological exam.
Must have valid Texas driver’s license and
satisfactory driving record.
How do I get started?
For more information, contact
Cedar Valley College
Law Enforcement Academy
at 972-860-8289 or
www.cedarvalleycollege.edu
Click on Continuing Education link and find the
link for the Law Enforcement Academy.
EARLY REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED.
Cedar Valley College
3030 North Dallas Ave.
Lancaster, Texas 75134
FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE
Texas Public Education Grants (TPEG) are
available for individuals to take career or occupation
related courses. Scholarship eligibility is based on
financial need. For more information, contact the
Cedar Valley College Financial Aid office at
972-860-8280.
www.cedarvalleycollege.edu
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Accreditation
Cedar Valley College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools to award the associates degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,
Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Cedar Valley College. The
three-fold purpose for publishing the Commissions address and contact numbers is to enable interested constituents
(1) to learn about the accreditation status of Cedar Valley College, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of
Cedar Valley College’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against Cedar Valley College for alleged
non-compliance with a standard or requirement. Normal inquiries about Cedar Valley College, such as admission
requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Cedar Valley College and
not to the Commissions office.
An Equal Opportunity Institution.
Educational opportunities are offered by the Dallas County Community College District without regard to race, color,
age, religion, national origin, sex, disability or sexual orientation.
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What does a
Peace Officer do?
Why train at
Cedar Valley College?
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Experience - Cedar Valley Law Enforcement
Academy has been training Peace Officers for
more than 20 years - since 1988.
Career Opportunities for Peace Officers include:
Municipal Police
Deputy Sheriff
Excellence - 83% of Law Enforcement Academy
students pass the TCLEOSE exam on the first
attempt.
County Constable
State Highway Patrol Officers
Various State Enforcement & Regulatory Agencies
(Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas
Racing Commission, Parks & Wildlife Commission,
Lottery Commission and more)
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Personal Attention - Average class size is less
than 30 students.
How do I become a
Peace Officer?
Flexibility - Part-time day and evening classes,
as well as full-time classes.
Special Agencies (Hospital District Police &
Campus Police Departments)
The Cedar Valley College Law Enforcement Academy
is a state licensed facility which offers both full-time
and part-time Basic Peace Officer courses.
This 720-hour course takes approximately six months
to complete as a full-time student, or nearly 11 months
to complete as a part-time student.
Law Enforcement Academy training at Cedar Valley
College is a disciplined program stressing academic
excellence, physical fitness, and the proper attitudes,
demeanor, ethics and values needed to become a
professional Peace Officer. Courses are taught by
current and retired police officers and other
professionals from across the Dallas-Fort Worth
metroplex.
What is their average salary?
Salaries for Texas Peace Officers range from the mid
$30’s to the low $50’s depending on the specific career
chosen and the city in which you work.
If this sounds interesting to you, consider
training to become a Peace Officer through
Cedar Valley College’s
Law Enforcement Academy.
All course material is in accordance with the Texas
Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards
and Education (TCLEOSE). Students who complete all
course requirements are then eligible to take the
TCLEOSE Peace Officer Licensing Examination.
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