Faqs

Under normal conditions, approximately 8 weeks. However, due to COVID-19 our current application process time is approximately 6 months.

Contact us within 1 year of your ETS and we will advise you of available Academy class dates. We recommend that you apply approximately 4 months prior to the start of the Academy class.

You will need to visit our testing facilities twice during the application process. Do not apply until you are available to test.

You are authorized to utilize your VA GI Bill benefits while attending the SAPD Academy as well as during your FTO period (3 months) following graduation. The amount of benefit is determined by [...]

You will apply during the first couple weeks of the Academy.

You will need a VA letter of eligibility.

All cadets that graduate from the SAPD Academy are sworn in as probationary police officers. Once probationary officers successfully pass a 14-week training period with a field training officer [...]

No, you are not required to cut your hair. However, you are required to adhere to the standards set forth by the San Antonio Police Academy. The standards currently are no longer than the bottom [...]

In order to prepare yourself for the scholastic aspects of the training academy, we recommend you increase your proficiency in reading and writing. While in the training academy you will receive [...]

We encourage you to maintain a physical fitness regimen that consist of cardio, strength training and endurance. Your workouts should be intense yet customized to your fitness level. Healthy [...]