Is the Philadelphia Police Academy like boot camp?


I just want to know if the Philadelphia Police Academy a lot like boot camp? I know there will be some intense moments of course. My mom has been on the force for 13 yrs., and a lot has changed since then. Is there anyone who has completed the academy within the last 5 yrs. who can elaborate more on what the training consists of.
Thank you.

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2 Responses to “Is the Philadelphia Police Academy like boot camp?”

  1. steven c says:

    I do training for new officers at our academy in Arizona and yes it is a lot like boot camp.

  2. Teerawood says:

    No, It is not as physically intense as Army or Marine Boot camp. There is alot of reading and class material that is conducted. In the army there is classroom work but mosto f it is field training and field excerises with alot of physical Activity.

    To sum it up It is more mentally challenging than physically.

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