Frequently Asked Questions
Regarding the Municipal Police Academy
What is the Municipal Police Academy?
Delaware County Community College's Municipal Police Academy is a licensed (0013)
Pennsylvania Police Academy.
What does the Academy teach?
The Academy teaches the basic curriculum of Municipal Police Training as mandated
by the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission.
What is the function of the Academy?
The function of the Academy is to provide training that will qualify individuals
to perform the duties of a municipal police officer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Who may be admitted into the Academy?
Both sworn and unsworn applicants are eligible for admission. Unsworn applicants
are individuals who are pursuing careers in Law Enforcement. Sworn police officers
already have police jobs but must attend the Academy to satisfy state training
requirements.
Where are classes held?
Classes are held at Delaware County Community College's Malin Road Center, located
at 85 North Malin Road, Broomall, Pennsylvania. Telephone: 610/359-7385.
When are classes scheduled?
Full-time (day) classes meet Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, for
approximately twenty (21) weeks. Full-time classes begin in January and July
of each calendar year.
Part-time (evening) classes meet on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM, and on at least eleven (11) Saturdays from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Part-time classes begin in January of each year and end in December of that same year.
What is the cost of Academy training?
Tuition for the program is $4,098.00 (effective January 1, 2008), which includes books.
Is there a dress code?
Cadets are required to wear black pants, white long-sleeve dress shirt, black
tie, black belt, black socks and black shoes.
How can I receive additional information on the Academy and/or a registration
form?
By contacting the Academy at 610/359-7386 or 610/359-5367. Or e-mail psnyder@dccc.edu.