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Jumpstart Your Career As A Police Officer

Train at one of the best facilities in the U.S. The Oakland Police Academy has been graduating top officers for over 50 years. Join the line of police cadets at Oakland Police Academy. Find out why it's a great place to start or advance your law enforcement career.
● Instruction from committed experts who have years of experience in the field.
● Receive 30 college credits
● Learn scenarios, simulations, and classes for policing in the 21st century.
● Live labs at the CREST center for emergency services training
● On-site, indoor firing range 
● New driving pad (coming soon)  

Take The First Step And Register For Orientation

Part-Time Academy Orientation

The eight-month part-time Police Academy is offered three to four weeks nights and every other weekend.  

At the Orientation, you will learn about the standards the candidate must meet to enroll in the Police Academy and get an overview of Academy life for the cadets.

Orientation Dates:

Register Today!

Full-Time Police Academy Orientation

The four-month full-time Police Academy runs five days a week with some weekend classes. 

At the Orientation, you will learn about the standards the candidate must meet to enroll in the Police Academy and get an overview of Academy life for the cadets.

Orientation Dates:

Register Today!

Contact Information

Police Training
Phone: (248) 232-4227