Full Basic Peace Officer Course 2010 (updated 04.01.10)

The application process begins April of 2010 and the proccess will end July of 2010. If you are interested in attending the BPOC for 2010, please show up either April 15th or 23rd at 9am to take a written exam. There is nothing you need to study, it is based on general knowledge. Below are some of the particulars about the upcoming BPOC. Please read BEFORE you take the written test. If you do not meet all of the requirements, you will not be accepted.

* You must hold a HS Diploma or a GED + 12 college credit hours

* You must be able to pass a background check (nothing more than a Class B misdemeanor older than 10 yrs)

* You must be able to pass a credit check

* You must be able to run 1.5 miles without stopping and be in good physical shape

* You must pass the written entrance exam in April

* You must be 21 years of age by graduation

The 2010 BPOC is a part time Academy and will be 2 days a week for 10 months. The days you will be here are Thursday and Friday from 7:45am until 5-6-7pm. Your ending time will vary from day to day. The cost for 2009 was $1875 and will be around that for 2010. You are also responsible for purchasing uniforms, a duty weapon, and will have a few other small expenses along the way. Your tuition is not due until the first day of class on October 14th.

During the application process, upon successfully passing the entrance exam, you will be given an application booklet, be evaluated physically, and your background/credit check will be run. If you feel you can meet all of the initial requirements, please show up one of the testing days in April at 9am. You do not need to RSVP.