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Police Academy
at Prince George's Community College
Washington, D.C. Catalog
The Police Academy is certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission. At the academy, you will be trained in law enforcement operations and functions, including firearms training, emergency vehicle operations, and first aid.
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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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$60,200
$77,160
$104,050
$28.94
$37.1
$50.02
Admissions
To qualify, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Be a United States citizen.
- Have a high school diploma or GED certificate recognized by the state of Maryland.
- Good moral character and a police record clear of felonies or serious misdemeanor convictions.
- Have a driving record with no more than three points.
- No serious or repeated traffic offenses.
- Pass a physical examination and drug screening.
- Authorize a complete background investigation. Candidates must also attend the entire 26-week program and successfully complete all of its aspects.