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Municipal Police Academy at Temple University

Municipal Police Academy

at Temple University

Philadelphia Catalog

The Temple University Municipal Police Academy (TUMPA), established in 1968, is a certified training institution under Pennsylvania's Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC). Located at Temple University's Ambler Campus, TUMPA offers the Act 120 Basic Training Program, which is mandatory for individuals seeking employment as municipal police officers in Pennsylvania. The program provides comprehensive instruction in various aspects of law enforcement, including criminal law, patrol procedures, emergency vehicle operations, firearms training, and physical conditioning.TUMPA is a stand-alone academy and is not affiliated with the Temple University Police Department; thus, completion of the program does not guarantee employment with Temple University.

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Costs

$6k

Takes

7 Months
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.

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Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency
   Authorized to work in the U.S.
   Background check
   No felony conviction
   Driver's license
   Acceptance exam

Who do I Contact?

1115 Polett Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Quick Facts

Location:  Philadelphia, PA

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  20 and up

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalency, Authorized to work in the U.S., Background check, No felony conviction, Driver's license, Acceptance exam