The Police Corps is a Federal program designed to address violent crime by increasing the number of officers with advanced education and training who serve on community patrol. Second, the Police Corps provides funds to states to develop and provide 16 to 24 weeks of rigorous residential Police Corps training. Police Corps officers have all of the rights and responsibilities of other members of their law enforcement agencies. To participate, a state lead agency designated by the Governor must submit a state plan for approval.
Individuals apply to the state where they are willing to serve.