
Police Academy
● COURAGE ● COMPASSION ● COLLABORATION ● COMMITMENT ●
Train with Purpose. Serve with Confidence.
As a new Police Recruit with the Norman Police Department, you’ll attend our in-house, CLEET-certified Police Academy—hosted right here in Norman. This means:
✓ No need for prior law enforcement certification
✓ No need to attend an outside academy
✓ All training is provided after you're hired
The 26-week academy exceeds all state training requirements and prepares you fully for a career in law enforcement. Recruits are paid employees with full salary and benefits throughout the academy. All uniforms and equipment are provided.
Training includes both classroom instruction and hands-on field exercises to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence you’ll need on the street.
Academy Training Includes:
Criminal Law & Procedure
De-escalation Techniques
Firearms Training
Police Vehicle Operations
Physical Fitness & Defensive Tactics
Crisis Intervention & Mental Health Response
Cultural Awareness & Human Relations
Community Policing Strategies
Patrol Tactics & SOPs
Collision Investigation
Investigative Techniques
Diversity & Inclusion Training
Custody and Control Practices
Field Training Program
After graduating from the academy, you’ll move into our 16-week Field Training Program, where you:
Work alongside experienced officers
Rotate through all three patrol shifts
Apply your training in real-world situations
Once completed, you’ll be assigned to a permanent patrol shift—10 hours per day, four days on, three days off.