Participants must meet all requirements of the employing law enforcement agency. Participants must serve as Georgia law enforcement officers, assigned to community patrol, for a minimum of four years. Agencies gain access to a culturally diverse pool of well-educated, highly trained and motivated applicants committed to a career in law enforcement. Agency costs associated with recruiting, training and certification are eliminated. Participating agencies must provide Police Corps graduates the same rate of pay and benefits as other officers of the same rank and tenure.
Educational expenses associated with the first two years of college are eligible for repayment.
Non-repayment provisions for financial assistance received under this program are contingent upon successful completion of education, training, and service obligations. The United States Department of Justice retains responsibility for enforcing repayment requirements for students failing to satisfactorily fulfill the terms and conditions of the program. Special provisions are also available for children of Georgia law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.