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Police Academy Certificate

GRCC offers two types of Police Academy programs: a semester track police academy and regional track police academy.

Semester Track Program (2 Semesters)

Who can apply: Anyone with or without a degree or needs financial aid. Students must finish required nine prerequisite courses before starting the Police Academy.

  • When: August – April (Fall and Winter)
  • Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with the occasional weekend courses that we will provide in advance for firearms, tactical first aid and emergency vehicle operations.
  • Financial aid eligible
  • Earn a Law Enforcement, A.A.A.S. and Police Academy Certificate

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Regional Academy (16-Weeks)

Who can apply: Anyone with a college degree or actively sponsored/employed by a law enforcement agency.

  • When: January – April
  • Schedule: Full-time (Monday-Friday, around 40 hrs/week with occasional weekends)
  • Cost: $9,000 (not eligible for financial aid)

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Police Academy Jobs and Salaries

This program will help prepare you for a rewarding career in Law Enforcement. Explore local law enforcement job trends, average salaries and more.

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Additional Information

Want to learn more about this area of study?

Visit the Department of Criminal Justice

Questions about this program?

Department email: criminaljustice@grcc.edu

Department phone: (616) 234-4280

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