Programs
Law Enforcement · Est. 1973Law Enforcement
Academy
A cornerstone of law enforcement education in Western Colorado since 1973. Graduates are prepared to sit for the Colorado State POST exam and pursue careers as police officers, deputy sheriffs, and town marshals.
Program Overview
About the Academy
The Law Enforcement Academy has been a cornerstone of law enforcement education in Delta, Colorado since 1973. Over four months, students are immersed in a comprehensive curriculum covering 52 academic topics in modern policing and 3 essential skills-based topics, designed to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for a law enforcement career.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the Colorado State POST (Police Officer Standards and Training) exam, a mandatory step for careers as a police officer, deputy sheriff, or town marshal in Colorado.
For a full course breakdown, view the General Catalog (PDF).
Eligibility
Who Can Enroll
Open to post-secondary students only. Applicants must be at least 21 years old to apply.
This program qualifies for Federal Financial Aid, including Pell Grants, SEOG, and Federal Work Study.
This program meets Colorado's training requirements as a prerequisite for the POST certification exam. The state standard for all sworn law enforcement officers.
Serving Western Colorado
Over 50 years of law enforcement education at TCR
Class Schedule
Full-Immersion Schedule
Monday – Friday
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Times may vary · In-seat · Delta campus
The Academy operates on a full-day, five-day schedule to simulate the demands of a working law enforcement environment. Students should plan to be fully committed for the duration of the program.
Admissions Requirements
Conditions of Enrollment
Government-Issued Photo ID A photocopy of your current government-issued identification.
Background Check Run through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Official Transcripts Sent directly to TCR from the school you attended. Hand-delivered or unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
Orientation Mandatory attendance required to review program expectations and policies before the Academy begins.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old to apply to the Law Enforcement Academy.
Financial Aid Available
This program qualifies for Federal Financial Aid, including Pell Grants, SEOG, and Federal Work Study. Visit thepaying for collegepage for more information.
Tuition & Fees
Program Cost
Direct costs are paid to TCR and include tuition, all program and course fees, books, supplies, ammunition, and uniform. Federal Financial Aid is available to qualifying students.
Tuition & Fees
One semester: paid directly to TCR
Estimated Indirect & Total Program Costs
Total Program Cost
Dependent Student
$19,771.42Total Program Cost
Independent Student
$20,673.42Indirect costs are not billed by TCR. They are based on Colorado Department of Higher Education monthly budget projections. TCR does not provide housing, food, or transportation.
Dependent student: Under 24, unmarried, no dependents of their own, not a veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces, and not an emancipated minor. Parental information is required on the FAFSA.
Independent student: Age 24 or older, married, a graduate/professional student, a veteran or active-duty service member, an orphan or ward of the court, an emancipated minor, someone with legal dependents, or otherwise meeting federal criteria. Only the student's (and spouse's, if applicable) information is required on the FAFSA.
Ready to serve your community?
Contact admissions to learn more about the Law Enforcement Academy.