Police Academy

● COURAGE ● COMPASSION ● COLLABORATION ● COMMITMENT ●

Train with Purpose. Serve with Confidence.

As a new Police Cadet 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 combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical exercises designed to build the knowledge, skills, judgment, and confidence needed to perform as a Police Officer.

A group of uniformed cadets stand in formation outdoors at sunset, with a person holding a flag in front. Police cars and a large building are visible in the background.

Academy Training Includes:

  • Criminal Law & Procedure

  • De-escalation Techniques

  • Firearms Training

  • Law Enforcement Driver Training

  • Physical Fitness & Defensive Tactics

  • Crisis Intervention & Mental Health Response

  • Cultural Awareness & Human Relations

  • Community Policing Strategies

  • Patrol Tactics & Department Procedures

  • 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 three different 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.

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