The official account for the IU Police Academy. The opinions expressed by visitors of this page do not reflect the opinions of our organization. User-generated posts that are unlawful, violent, defamatory, or obscene may be removed at the discretion of IU Public Safety. Contact 911 in the event of an emergency. About the Academy:
The IU Police Academy, the only program like it in the country, has
graduated more than 1,200 certified law enforcement officers since 1972, with many attaining local and federal level jobs in the criminal justice field. The cadet-officer program allows full-time Indiana University students to work in a law enforcement agency while pursuing a degree. In addition to gaining law enforcement experience, the student receives accreditation as a state certified law enforcement officer. Recruiting takes place each year starting in September. Full-time IU students with at least two years remaining in their academic studies and with a minimum accumulative GPA of 2.3 will be considered. Selection will be based on overall qualifications. Students are required to maintain their academic status in good standing throughout the program. The cadet program and the part-time officer program typically are each one year in length. The programs offer education, training and experience, as well as an opportunity to work within the criminal justice system. Though students are normally enrolled in an academic concentration related to criminal justice --- any major field of study is acceptable. Academy training and work experiences supplement these academic pursuits. In addition, some academic departments award credit for participation in the program. If accepted into the police academy program, the cadets receive all of the law enforcement training required by the State of Indiana. Upon successful completion, the cadets are commissioned as officers with full police authority. They then return to their campuses to continue part-time work, 12-20 hours a week, until graduation.
