Mansfield Police Academy Accepting Applications for 2025 Class
MANSFIELD - PA (01/24/2025) — The Commonwealth University-Mansfield Municipal Police Academy is actively recruiting for its upcoming, full-time Act 120 Academy class, which begins May 27.
The Mansfield Act 120 Municipal Police Academy is a 26-week course required to become a municipal police officer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Established in 1977, Mansfield's Academy is certified by the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC).
Because of the Academy's exceptional reputation and its network of partners, Mansfield Academy graduates enjoy a 95% job placement rate upon completion of the program. Graduates consistently rank among the top in Pennsylvania police academies in GPA and state certification examination scores.
The Academy features experienced instructors with extensive knowledge of police recruit training and the criminal justice system. The instructor cadre includes active and retired Pennsylvania State Police and Municipal Police, attorneys, educators, magistrates, and a common pleas judge.
Mansfield has been at the forefront of emerging technologies in law enforcement and was the first academy in the state to include virtual reality training for cadets. The immersive VR experience allows students to take the knowledge learned in the classroom and immediately apply it to a variety of life-like scenarios.
Cadets have the option to live on-campus in Mansfield's suite-style, air-conditioned residence halls during the academy.
Anyone interested in attending the Mansfield Police Academy should fill out a Statement of Interest form at commonwealthu.edu/academy.
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