859 total hours to meet the minimal state requirements.

Of those, 2 hours Constitutional law. Recognizing special needs 8 hours. Mental illness 6 hours. Cultural & religious considerations 3 hours. Domestic violence 8 hours. First aid 40 hours. These add up to 67 hours.

On the other hand, 66 hours of combatives + 124 hours of firearms training = 190 hours of how to use force.

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Module One

Introduction to the Academy 6 hours

Introduction to Law Enforcement in Pennsylvania 28 hours

Criminal Laws & Procedures 119 Hours

 *Constitutional law 2 hours*

Module Two

Juveniles 8 hours

Human relations 22 hours

Responding to special needs 22 hours

Homeland security 18 hours

Vehicle code enforcement 64 hours

Crash investigations 27 hours

Module Three

Patrol procedures & Operations 105 hours

Criminal investigation 53 hours

Drug law enforcement 14 hours

Case presentation 16 hours

Module Four

Operation of Patrol Vehicles 20 hours

Physical & Emotional Wellness 84 hours

Defensive Tactics 66 hours

 *Less-lethal weapons familiarization* 5 hours

Firearms 124 hours

 *Handgun* 74 hours


 *Shotgun* 18 hours


 *"Patrol Rifle"* 24 hours

Emergency Response Training 40 hours

Handling of Arrested Persons 28 hours