Get TX SAPD 45-IDT - San Antonio 2015-2024

The San Antonio Police Academy lasts about 32 weeks and 1,300 training hours, during which candidates are employed by the SAPD, receiving a salary and benefits.

Meet the minimum qualifications for prospective officers (see below). Complete an application. Pass the physical ability test (PAT). Take the computer-based San Antonio Entry-Level Law Enforcement Exam (SAELLEE). Complete an in-person oral interview.

The Basic Training Academy is 36 weeks long, and consists of 1431 hours of instruction. The Basic Training Academ y is mentally challenging and physical demanding.

Officers receive their full starting salary while training at a police academy. Successfully complete the six months of academy training and you get a bump in salary. Depending on the police department where you work, this salary bump can be as much as $2,000 or $3,000 more than what you earned while training.

*All SAPD officers are issued a Glock, Model 22 duty handgun.

There are a lot of applications that the academy gets every year, thus it takes quite some time to process your application. Different police departments take different amount of time. But it usually takes about 3 to 4 months. During this time, we recommend that you get started on your physical training.

There are a lot of applications that the academy gets every year, thus it takes quite some time to process your application. Different police departments take different amount of time. But it usually takes about 3 to 4 months. During this time, we recommend that you get started on your physical training.

Officers receive their full starting salary while training at a police academy. Successfully complete the six months of academy training and you get a bump in salary. Depending on the police department where you work, this salary bump can be as much as $2,000 or $3,000 more than what you earned while training.

Obtain high school diploma or GED. ... Meet other minimum requirements. ... Obtain a bachelor's degree (optional) ... Pass the law enforcement entrance exam. ... Graduate from the police academy. ... Work toward a promotion.

Undergraduate Degree: Some law enforcement departments may require candidates to hold an undergraduate degree. This could be a 2-year long associate degree or a four year long bachelor's degree program.

At the San Antonio Police Department, for crimes such as identity theft or property damage, you can file police reports online through the SAPD online portal. ... You can request a copy of a police report online, by mail or in person.

Locate the nearest police department. ... Gather information about the incident you want to report. ... Bring your ID to confirm your identity. ... Visit the police department during regular business hours. ... Talk to an officer about the incident. ... Get a copy of the report.

Typically, petty offenses like traffic accidents, vandalism, or minor theft have a one-year statue, meaning a bystander has a time limit of one year to file a police report for the crime. As for misdemeanor crimes, there is generally a two-year statute, while felones have a five-year statute.

Police Reports. Police investigate crimes and arrest people, but they do not charge people with crimes. ... Police records thus are not part of the court system, and documents like arrest reports or crime/incident reports kept at police departments are not presumed to be open to the public as court records are.

Call 877-ASK-LAPD for non-emergency calls. An example of this is an incident in which you hit a street sign with your car but nobody is injured. A police officer will respond to the call, but it may not be a top priority (see References 1, 2). Visit a nearby police station and ask to file a report.