Reading Police Academy
The Reading Police Academy is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2023-02. The class is scheduled to start on July 10th 2023. Applications can be downloaded by clicking on the attached link. Please read each form carefully and fill out completely. The Pre-Service Cadet Application is a fillable document and can be done on the computer.
If there are questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 610-655-6308.
Please mail COMPLETED applications to:
Reading Police Academy
815 Washington St.
Reading, PA 19601
Attn: Rosa Avram
All forms and required documents are due at the time the application is returned, including drug results. Be sure to sign and date all forms. Also make sure you and your doctor carefully read MPOETC’s vision requirements on the MPO-210 form.
Your application will be reviewed once it is received, and I will email you if it is incomplete due to missing information/documents. However, please be sure to look over everything before mailing it, and to also include your email where indicated on PG 2 of the Pre-Service application. Remember the Hold Harmless Agreement Form must be notarized and the Informed Consent Form needs a witness signature.
The Reading Police Academy is located at 540 Upland Avenue Reading, PA 19611
2nd FLR (Rm 223). The Academy has been certified since 1976 by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission to teach the basic police officer curriculum. The Reading Police Academy is owned by the City of Reading and operated by the Reading Police Department.
The Basic Training Course as prescribed by Act 120, is designed to provide students with the initial skills necessary to begin their police careers. The Act 120 course is required training for all Pennsylvania municipal police officers. Two types of students attend the academy. The first are newly hired police officers enrolled to satisfy the requirements of Act 120. The second are pre-service students who are not hired by a police department. The pre-service students are taking the course in the hopes of enhancing their chances of police employment.
The course consists of 919 hours and is completed in a 22-week program. Classes run from 0700-1700 hours, Monday through Friday. A 1/2 hour is provided for lunch. Prospective students should be aware that the Reading Police Academy operates as a structured paramilitary school and the course is both academically and physically challenging.
It is important that all applicants are aware of the physical training standards and be able to meet the minimum standard to gain admission into the program. A copy of the Cooper Institute standards is provided in the application packet. Applicants failing to meet the standard will not be accepted into the program.
Registration is now closed. A new application process for the January 2024 class will begin in the fall.
2024 Class Registration TBA
Required Documents and Forms for Applicants
You may download just the files you need or use the "All-in-one" link to get all 18 files in a packet
CLASS REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
1. Application Process Schedule
2. Intro Letter
3. Application Information
4. 2022 Basic Police Syllabus
5. 2022 Projected Cost for Pre-Service Cadet
6. Pre-service Cadet Application
7. Physical Examination Information
8.MPO 210 Physical Exam Form
9. MPO-211 Vision Exam Form
10. Criminal History Check
11. Hold Harmless Release Form
12. Informed Consent Form
13. Health History
14. Applicant Notification Release
15. Essential Duties Form
16. Notice To All Applicants
17. Authorization To Obtain
MPOETC Fitness Charts
All-In-One Zip Packet (18 files)
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