Requirements

Each applicant must successfully complete the following:

• Driving record and criminal history check
• Physical fitness testing
• Standardized written exam
• Oral board review
• Background evaluation
• Psychological evaluation
• Medical examination
• Drug screening

Training

The newly-hired officer attends a 13-week Police Academy, followed by the Field Training Program (FTO). The FTO Program lasts 14 weeks, during which the new officer’s performance is evaluated on a daily basis.