The length of police academy training varies by state and agency in the United States, but common durations are as follows:

• Typically, the police academy lasts around 8 to 12 weeks for basic training, with many academies averaging about 6 months of full-time instruction

• For example, the Honolulu Police Academy is approximately 6 months long, with daily training from early morning to mid-afternoon, Monday through Friday

• The North Las Vegas Police Academy lasts about 27 weeks (roughly 6 months) and includes over 1,000 hours of instruction

• The Durham Police Academy runs for 26 weeks, exceeding the state's minimum requirement of 16 weeks, and includes extensive physical and academic training

• In California, the Basic Police Academy is a full-time, 904-hour course lasting about six months

• Some states require longer training, such as Indiana where the State Police academy can be up to 24 weeks, and Michigan where academies last around 14 to 17 weeks depending on the program

• After academy graduation, recruits typically undergo field training lasting from 3 months up to 12 months or more before being fully certified to patrol solo

In summary, police academy training in the U.S. generally ranges from about 3 to 6 months of intensive classroom and physical training, followed by several months of on-the-job field training. Some programs integrate academy training with college degree programs that can last several years

. This duration reflects a full-time commitment with daily classes and physical training, often requiring 600 to 1,000+ hours of instruction depending on the jurisdiction