<p>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.</p>

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Municipal Police Academy

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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.