The Police Corps is a Federal program designed to address
violent crime by increasing the number of officers with advanced
education and training who serve on community patrol.
The program has 2 major components.
The Police Corps reduces local costs of hiring and training excellent
new officers by providing funds to states to develop
and provide 16 to 24 weeks of rigorous residential Police Corps training for each
participant.
To participate, a state lead agency designated by the Governor
must submit a state plan for approval. Individuals apply to the
state where they are willing to serve. Agencies in areas designated
by the state as "areas of great need" are eligible to apply
to the state to hire Police Corps graduates and receive annual
financial assistance.
