Currently you must be hired and sponsored by a law enforcement agency. There was a pilot some time back allowing people to put themselves through a couple of the academies, but I don't think they exist anymore.
Apply to the police academy in your state.
The West Virginia State Police Academy
Illinois State Police was created in 1922.
West Virginia State Police Academy was created in 1953.
You can consider attending a state or regional police academy in your area. Contact your local law enforcement agencies or state police department to inquire about their training programs and application process. Additionally, some community colleges or vocational schools may offer specialized police academy training programs that you can explore.
to be a police officer you need to attend a state approved police academy and be state certified in the state you live in.
Yes. Most, if not all, major cities have an academy, and the state academy is in Nashville (I think).
Here is a discussion about the police academy testing process: It varies from state to state, but overall is not too difficult. If you train hard and study, you should have no problem!
A college degree will help, but is not required. You need to go to a police academy and apply for their training course. After the training, selection will occur and you will become a State Trooper if selected.
$5000.00
Information on becoming a Sworn Illinois State Police Officer can be found on the Illinois State Police Merit Board website at the links below. Information for becoming a police officer in an specific city, town, or county must be obtained from those jurisdictions.
Yes, at least in any city that I am aware of. Even if you were in the military, you have to go through the academy to learn all the police procedures and laws of the state.