They must be compensated at the same rate of pay and receive the same benefits as other officers of the same rank and tenure. State lead agencies work in cooperation with local agencies and organizations. Each state's lead agency is expected to consult and coordinate with local law enforcement officials and representatives of police labor and management organizations, as well as other appropriate state and local agencies. The Police Corps will create a pool of informed citizens who understand the challenges of policing. Police Corps participants may, but need not, remain in policing after they serve for four years.
All educational assistance is contingent.
If a Police Corps participant does not satisfactorily complete his or her education, training and service obligations, he or she must repay all scholarships and reimbursements received through the program, plus interest. Scholarships are available to dependent children of officers killed in the line of duty. In participating states, the Police Corps offers college scholarships to dependent children of police officers killed in the line of duty. Dependent children incur no service or repayment obligation. The application process for eligible dependent children is non-competitive.