'Ask Arlington' is a show dedicated to answering the questions you have about what's happening in our city.
Each week, on the City's social media pages, we'll let you know what the topic of the 'Ask Arlington' episode will be. All you have to do is post your question and we'll do our best to get it answered during our show.
This week's show features Sergeant Jeff Davis with the Arlington Police Department to answer your questions about the hiring and training process residents must go through in order to join the department.
The goal of the Arlington Basic Police Academy is to provide training that meets or exceeds standards mandated by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and to develop officers who are positively oriented to the department, police work and service to the community. The police academy requires that all police recruits demonstrate strong qualities in the following areas:
- Knowledge
- Attitude
- Discipline
- Skills
- Physical Fitness
These five areas make up the expectations of the basic academy which is led by the Academy Coordinator and Academy staff.
Residents who wish to apply online to become a member of the Arlington Police Department can visit http://www.arlington-tx.gov/police/recruiting/application/.
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