Law Enforcement Academy

The purpose of the San Antonio College Law Enforcement Academy’s Basic Peace Officer course, a 696 hour course of study, is to prepare prospective law enforcement officers for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Certification Exam. Students who successfully complete the academic academy will earn a Level 1 Certificate in Law Enforcement and will be able to sit for the TCOLE Basic Peace Officer State Exam

In addition, upon successful completion, the student may apply the Level 1 Certificate towards the Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science (AAS – Law Enforcement option). The academy also offers TCOLE in-service courses for the purpose of enhancing the Peace Officers’ level of proficiency and meeting training requirements.

BPOC (Basic Police Officer Certification)

Training as a peace officer at San Antonio College Law Enforcement Academy is a great way to start an exciting career.

Students work with instructors who are experienced peace officers.

Studies include topics that reflect real-life situations.

We maintain relationships with area police agencies as prospective employers for graduates.

The San Antonio College Law Enforcement Academy may be taken as credit or noncredit.

(Noncredit for those who qualify: live out of district or already have a degree from an accredited college or university) .

San Antonio College  Law Enforcement Academy is licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. (TCOLE).

Texas Peace Officer courses offered Day, Night, and Weekend classes

CJLE 1506 Basic Peace Officer I

CJLE 1512 Basic Peace Officer II

CJLE 1518 Basic Peace Officer III

CJLE 1524 Basic Peace Officer IV

Texas Peace Officer courses offered Day, Night, and Weekend classes

CJLE 1506 Basic Peace Officer I

CJLE 1512 Basic Peace Officer II

CJLE 1518 Basic Peace Officer III

CJLE 1524 Basic Peace Officer IV

Texas Peace Officer courses offered Day, Night, and Weekend classes

CJLE 1506 Basic Peace Officer I

CJLE 1512 Basic Peace Officer II

CJLE 1518 Basic Peace Officer III

CJLE 1524 Basic Peace Officer IV

SAC LEA Training Calendar.pdf

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7887 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Flyer.pdf

1849 De-Escalation Flyer.pdf

3186 Legislative Update

A. Welcome Center

The center provides assistance with the following:

• Apply Texas application for admission
  • Completion of the SAC enrollment steps and AlamoEnroll modules
• Submission of official transcripts, Bacterial Meningitis, and other important documents
• New Student Orientation Sign-Up
  • New student orientation is mandatory for all student entering SAC for the first time.
• Enrollment Coach assistance

Contact:

• SAC Virtual Welcome Center
  • Monday - Thursday     10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • alamo.zoom.us/my/sacenroll
• sac-nsoinformation@alamo.edu

B. Financial Aid Office

The Financial Aid Office offers assistance in applying, processing, and maintaining financial aid.

Contact:

• dst-sfs@alamo.edu
• (210) 212-5266
• Virtual Financial Aid Office
  • Fridays    10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • alamo.zoom.us/my/sacenroll

 C. Assessment Center

The Assessment and Testing Center provides provides assistance with

• Test Administration of the TSI Exam for college placement
• Evaluate student's TSI status

Contact:

• sac-assessment@alamo.edu

A. Advising

Certified Advisors provide a variety of advising services including, but not limited to answering the following questions:

• What degree do I follow?
• What classes do I take?
• Do I get credit for my certifications and training?
• How close am I to graduating?
• When do I apply for graduation?
• I have enrollment holds, what do I do?
• How do I declare my major?

Contact:

• (210) 486-0328
• sac-bpsi@alamo.edu (please include Banner ID and e-mail)
• Certified Advisor: Valente Revelez, vrevelez@alamo.edu

 C. Ready to Enroll

• Register for Classes: Click Here 

A. Business Office - Pay My Tuition

Provides a financial system of charges, refunds, and payments.

• Are installment plans available?
• How much do I owe? or I need a refund.
• How do I Pay?
  • Send money orders and certified checks to
    • 1819 N. MAIN AVE., SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78212, ATTN: BUSINESS OFFICE
  • Online Payment Click Here

Contact:

(210) 486-0201

dst-VBO2@alamo.edu

Continuing Education

Continuing Education Law Enforcement Academy courses are limited in size.  Courses are restricted to those students with specific prerequisites. In these instances, the Director will verify that students meet prerequisite requirements.

The Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) is currently taking applications for next class which starts July 15, 2021

• All Personal History Statements (PHS) and required paperwork and documentation are due within two (2) weeks of being issued to you. Last day to accept a (PHS) is July 15, 2021 by 5 p.m.
• All medical (L2) and psychological (L3) are due by the date assigned to you by the LEA.
• Current TCOLE licensed Jailers and Dispatchers using a Declaration of Licensing Course Enrollment Eligibility (DOLCE/L1) are due by July 15, 2021 by 5 p.m. 

Those who do not meet the deadlines, may be considered for January 2022 academy.

For more information or requesting an application please email Michelle Contreras mcontreras84@alamo.edu

Semester Important Dates:

Police Academy Applicants Deadline: July 15, 2021

Police Academy Applicants (current detention officers and dispatchers) Deadline: July 15, 2021

Basic Peace Officer I, II, III, & IV

Day & Night Classes Start: August 23, 2021

Weekend Classes Start: January 8, 2022

Civilian (Non-Licensed Person)

In order to become licensed as a peace officer in Texas there are four requirements:

• meet the minimum standards for enrollment and initial licensure;
• successful completion of the basic licensing course;
• passing of the state licensing examination; and
• appointment by a law enforcement agency

TCOLE website