WA Police Academies

Police Academies in Washington

Explore police academies in Washington – compare program length, schedule, entry requirements, sponsorship options, and academy type before you choose where to train.

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WSCJTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Northwest Regional Training Academy

Regional training academy • Arlington, WA

Program length: 18 weeks • ~720 training hours • Full-time

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WSCJTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Burien Campus

Agency-run academy • Burien, WA

Program length: 18 weeks • ~720 training hours • Full-time

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WSCJTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Southeast Campus (Pasco)

Regional training academy • Pasco, WA

Program length: 18 weeks • ~720 training hours • Full-time

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Washington State Patrol Academy – Trooper Basic

Agency-run academy • Shelton, WA

Program length: 21 weeks • ~1043 training hours • Full-time

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WSCJTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Spokane Campus

Regional training academy • Spokane, WA

Program length: 18 weeks • ~720 training hours • Full-time

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WSCJTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy – Southwest Campus (Vancouver)

Regional training academy • Vancouver, WA

Program length: 18 weeks • ~720 training hours • Full-time

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