What Is Metro Police Training?
The Metro Police Training Academy has been developing elite police officers since 1970. Since that time, the Training Academy has graduated nearly 4,000 police officers and boasts an Academy staff, which represents a multitude of areas of expertise. In addition to being one of the most respected police academies in the country, it is a CALEA-accredited public safety training academy.
The primary role of the Training Division is the operation of the Police Training Academy where it serves as the foundation of the agency by providing students with the highest quality training and knowledge, to support the needs of the department and the community they serve. The Training Academy provides training to newly hired police officer trainees, in-service training to all police officers annually, and thousands of hours of specialized training to officers from across the MNPD and the Metropolitan Government. All basic and in-service training is approved and monitored by the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission.
How Long Is Metro Police Training In South Africa?
A basic policy learning program lasts for up to 24 months. Twelve of the months are spent at the Academy, and another 12 months are done at a place of work. Your training can take up to four years. There are generally two phases to complete at the Academy and one at your workplace.
Which Cities In South Africa Have Metro Police?
Municipal police forces exist in most of the Metropolitan municipalities in South Africa, including the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, City of Cape Town, City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.
How Do You Become A Metro Police In South Africa?
Requirements;
- South African Citizenship.
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- No criminal record.
- Code B driving Licence (manual transmission)
- Medical Certificate –that a person may do strenuous exercises.
- Applicants shall not be older than 35 years of age.