Individuals wishing to enroll in the ACT 120 (Basic) Training Program, and who are not sworn police officers, must meet the following qualifications.
- Attained a minimum age of 18 years.
- Have not been convicted of a crime punishable by more than one (1) year's imprisonment.
- Have not been convicted of any offense that would preclude a person from carrying a firearm under "The Uniform Firearms Act."
- Have attained a high school diploma or GED.
- Successfully completed a Physical Fitness pre-test.
- Successfully completed a reading comprehensive examination; a psychological examination administered by the Police Academy; and a physical examination.
- Successfully completed an oral interview.
How to Apply
- Obtain and complete the Municipal Police Academy Application packet. Call 610-278-0659 to request application materials, or download the ONLINE APPLICATION.
- Return completed application with required forms to the Municipal Police Academy.
- Submit Criminal History Records Check Form with fee payment to the Pennsylvania State Police. Form and instructions included with application packet. You can request for your criminal history records online from the PA State Police web site at: https://epatch.state.pa.us.
- Arrange for medical examination by a board-certified physician. Form for medical examination is included in application packet.
- Complete reading comprehension and physiological examinations.
- Complete oral interview.
- Complete Uniform Firearms Act Training Questionnaire.
Physical Fitness Pre-Test
A recent change made by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission, dictates that we must also make an immediate change to our entrance procedure. The new procedure will take effect immediately.
All applicants are required to take a 4 step physical fitness test. This consists of
| 1.5 mile run |
13 minutes 8 seconds (outdoor course) |
| 1 minute sit-ups |
35 reps |
| bench press |
93% of body weight |
| 300 meter run |
62.1 seconds (outdoor course) |
The above scores are based on an 18-29 years-of-age male. Older and female applicant’s results will be adjusted according to the Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research. This PHYSICAL FITNESS PRE-TEST is scored at the 30th percentile. However, if accepted into the Academy Program, cadets will receive their final test at the 50th percentile.
If you have not participated in any physical activity in the immediate past, it is HIGHLY suggested that you start a program immediately. FAILURE IN ANY ONE AREA WILL DISQUALIFY YOU AS A CANDIDATE.
Financial Aid Information
Those who wish to attend the Municipal Police Academy Act 120 Training may be eligible for financial aid.
Those who qualify may be eligible for Stafford Loans and/or PELL Grants. For further information call 215-641-6566.
Deferred Payment Plan
To assist the police academy students with their financial obligation to the College, a deferred payment student loan agreement is offered. Anyone interested in opening this agreement must report to the cashier's office located in College Hall, room 210, to initiate this process, prior to the date when tuition payment is due.
