Law Enforcement Academy (Basic Peace Officer Certificate)
The LEA is designed to function as a law enforcement agency in order to facilitate learning of police procedure, and cadets are divided into "shifts" with cadet officers appointed to serve within the chain of command. In addition to teamwork and camaraderie, cadets must learn to embrace the ethical and professional behavior expected of modern law enforcement officers both on- and off-duty, in and out of uniform, and will thus be held to high standard during the Academy. The Basic Peace Officer Course is eligible for the VA and Hazelwood (Texas Vets) assistance for qualified applicants. Applicants interested in acceptance into the Law Enforcement Academy must contact the LEA office in advance