| Police Academy |
The Victoria College Police AcademyThe Police Academy is a 652- contact hour training program designed to prepare students for a challenging and rewarding career in law enforcement. The academy is licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) and upon successful completion of this program of study students are eligible to take the TELEOSE examination to become a licensed peace officer in the State of Texas. People depend on police officers and deputy sheriffs to protect their lives and property. Law enforcement officers perform these duties in a variety of ways, depending on the size and type of their organization. In most jurisdictions, they are expected to exercise authority when necessary, whether on or off duty. Uniformed police officers who work in municipal police departments of various sizes, small communities, and rural areas have general law enforcement duties including maintaining regular patrols and responding to calls for service. They may direct traffic at the scene of a fire, investigate a burglary, or give first aid to an accident victim. In large police departments, officers usually are assigned to a specific type of duty. Many urban police agencies are becoming more involved in community policing-a practice in which an officer builds relationships with the citizens of local neighborhoods and mobilizes the public to help fight crime. Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs enforce the law on the county level. Sheriffs are usually elected to their posts and perform duties similar to those of a local or county police chief. Sheriffs' departments tend to be relatively small, most having fewer than 25 sworn officers. A deputy sheriff in a large agency will have law enforcement duties similar to those of officers in urban police departments. To meet the needs of a variety of students' schedules, both day and evening academies are offered. The day academy is a full-time 18-week program designed to prepare students to take the state licensure test in a short period of time. Classroom instruction is usually 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday; however physical training and some practical exercises are scheduled at other times, including evenings and weekends. The day academy is offered twice a year, normally from August to December and again from January to May. The night academy is a part-time program that spans approximately 10 months, but allows the students to work while attending classes to prepare for a new career in Law Enforcement. The class meets Monday through Thursday evenings from 6pm to 10pm with some Saturday classes for practical exercises. Classes begin in August of each year and graduate in June of the next year. Police Academy Faculty & Staff
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