History of Police academy in Timeline

A police academy serves as a training school for aspiring law enforcement officers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to serve in a police agency. It certifies individuals as law enforcement officers. These academies provide comprehensive education and practical training in areas such as criminal law, investigation techniques, firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, and community relations. Successful completion of a police academy program is typically a prerequisite for employment as a police officer.

1918: Original establishment of the Estonian Police

In 1918, the Estonian Police was originally established.

1921: Establishment of Police Academy in Azerbaijan

In 1921, the Police Academy in Azerbaijan was established by the People's Internal Affairs Commissariat of the Azerbaijan Republic.

1932: Los Angeles Police Academy shooting range used for Olympics

In 1932, the Los Angeles Police Academy's shooting range was used for the shooting event during the Summer Olympics.

1936: Police Academy in Azerbaijan moved to Mərdəkan

In 1936, the main building of the Police Academy in Azerbaijan was moved to Mərdəkan, a district outside of Baku.

1937: Establishment of the Police Academy in Turkey

In 1937, the Police Academy was established in Turkey to recruit police chiefs.

1938: Establishment of a police college in Ankara

In 1938, a police college, (high school), was established in Ankara in order to prepare students for the Police Academy.

1954: Operation of the Scottish Police College

The Scottish Police College at Tulliallan Castle has been operating since 1954, hosting initial training of new officers as well as a range of courses.

1956: Founding of the Central Police Training Centre, Nepal

In 1956, the Central Police Training Centre, Nepal was founded.

1957: Baku Private Secondary Police School Established

In 1957, the Baku Private Secondary Police School of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was established, granting legal diplomas to graduates. Education spanned two years. From 1957 to 1961, the school trained personnel for various states within the USSR.

1961: Training personnel for states within the USSR

From 1957 to 1961, the Baku Private Secondary Police School trained personnel for Georgia, Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria, Altai, Irkutsk, Krasnodar, Kuybyshev, Novosibirsk, Kemerovo, Saratov, and other states within the USSR.

1968: Establishment of the People's Police

In 1968, the People's Police was established within the Department of the Public Security Police.

1972: Formation of the Advanced School of Internal Affairs in Serbia

In 1972, the Advanced School of Internal Affairs was formed in Serbia, a legal predecessor to the Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies.

1987: Dubai Police Academy First Class

In 1987, Dubai Police Academy's first class began, consisting of 51 cadets and 30 full-time students.

1987: Foundation of the Dubai Police Academy

In 1987, the Dubai Police Academy was founded and was granted autonomy from the police force.

1988: Dubai Police Academy First Class

In 1987 to 1988, Dubai Police Academy's first class consisted of 51 cadets and 30 full-time students.

1989: Full inauguration of the Dubai Police Academy

In 1989, the Dubai Police Academy was fully inaugurated in the presence of Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

1990: Establishment of the Cyprus Police Academy

In 1990, the Cyprus Police Academy (CPA) was founded as the successor to the Police Training School. It is recognized as a higher education institution and operates under the Ministry of Justice and Public Order.

January 1, 1991: Merging of the Philippine Constabulary and INP

On January 1, 1991, after the merging of the Philippine Constabulary and INP, the Philippine National Police Academy became the primary officer school for the new Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Fire Protection and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.

1991: Re-establishment of the Estonian Police

In 1991, the Estonian Police was re-established after gaining independence from the Soviet Union.

1991: Graduation of first class

In 1991, the first class of the Dubai Police Academy, which consisted of 51 cadets and 30 full-time students from 1987 to 1988, graduated.

1992: Establishment of an Institute for officer training

In 1992, an Institute for officer training affiliated with the Police College was established.

1992: University equivalency granted to degrees offered

In 1992, degrees offered by the Dubai Police Academy were given university equivalency.

1993: Establishment of the National Police Academy, Nepal

In 1993, the National Police Academy, Nepal was established with the introduction of police regulation.

1993: Formation of Police Academy in Serbia

In 1993, the Police Academy was formed in Serbia.

1996: Admission of students from other Arabic countries

During the academic year of 1996-1997, students from other Arabic countries such as Yemen and the Palestinian Territories were admitted to Dubai Police Academy.

1997: Admission of students from other Arabic countries

During the academic year of 1996-1997, students from other Arabic countries such as Yemen and the Palestinian Territories were admitted to Dubai Police Academy.

1998: POPS requirements established in Kentucky

In Kentucky, after 1998, all law enforcement officers hired are required to complete the minimum requirements of the Kentucky's Police Officer Professional Standards (POPS) prior to certification.

1999: Separation of Indonesian National Police from Armed Forces

Until 1999, the Indonesian National Police was part of the armed forces. In 1999, the Indonesian National Police officially separated from the armed forces (ABRI).

2002: Incorporation of training theory programs and fieldwork

In 2002, the system of study in the college was changed to incorporate training theory programs and fieldwork.

2007: Training Managed by National Policing Improvement Agency

From 2007, all training for the 43 police forces for England and Wales was managed by the now defunct National Policing Improvement Agency.

2008: Establishment of the Sri Lanka Police Academy

In 2008, Sri Lanka established the Sri Lanka Police Academy, bringing together several police training institutions including the Sri Lanka Police College.

2008: Joint fourth class cadet training program initiated

Since 2008, AKPOL's new cadets and fourth class cadets, alongside their armed forces counterparts, have had a joint fourth class cadet training program.

2013: College of Policing Takes Over Training Management

In 2013, the College of Policing took over training management from the now defunct National Policing Improvement Agency.

2015: Establishment of the Police Education and Training Unit (PETU)

In 2015, the Police Education and Training Unit (PETU) was established as the leading agency for police education and training in the Czech Republic. The Police Academy in the Czech Republic is a university-level institution providing specialized training for police, public administration, and private security services.

2015: Outsourcing of police training by the Swedish Police Authority

Since 2015, police training has been entirely outsourced by the Swedish Police Authority, and is carried out at five universities: Malmö, Borås Växjö, Umeå, and Södertörn. The training covers five terms, and the last two include six months of paid workplace practicum as a Police Trainee.