You will be notified via email and/or telephone of your Pre-Entrance testing date, which includes the Reading Comprehension Test and the Physical Fitness Test. Please pack snacks and sports drinks or water, and wear PT clothes.

Reading Comprehension/Vocabulary Test - This test consists of a multiple-choice Nelson Denny Reading and Comprehension test which will last approximately one hour. Applicant must demonstrate the ability to read at a minimum 9th-grade level.

Physical Fitness Pre-Test – All applicants must pass, to the 30th percentile (Cooper Standards) of each listed event. The tested areas are timed and are gender/age-adjusted. The fitness test requirements are listed on page 19. Applicants must receive a passing score in each of the four tested areas.

Interview – After completion of an application, reading/vocabulary exam, fitness/psychological testing, you will be assigned an interview date. Please dress appropriately.

Tuition and other Academy Expenses - Tuition for the Police Academy is $6,500.00. Cadet uniforms, PT uniforms, and equipment will run approximately $750.00. Information on registering for the class and ordering uniforms will be given at your interview.