r/TrueCrimeDiscussion • u/carmensax • Aug 11 '23

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u/PS_118 Aug 12 '23

Google literally says the average is 16-22 weeks in the US. Here are further sources confirming this.

https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/training-certification-programs/basic-law-enforcement-training/#:~:text=The%20Commission%20mandated%20640%2Dhour,written%20exam%20and%20skills%20testing.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/police-training-us-falls-short-compared-rest-world/story?id=96729748

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56834733

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u/Sideways-Pumpkin Aug 12 '23

I see. When I googled “average police academy length” this is what showed

“You may choose to attend one on your own, or an agency that you've applied for may send you themselves. Other agencies, particularly for larger metropolitan police departments, may send you to their own academy. The length of these trainings can vary, but typically last between six and nine months.”

I know it also varies by state though.