Not lower than 35 on any one of the 5 parts, and 2. Shall possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license. The Board of Trustees for the Maine Criminal Justice Academy possesses the authority to establish entrance standards for admission to board-approved courses. Call in advance to reserve a slot. Notebooks, law books, firearms supplies and ammunition are included.
Students are responsible for all other equipment and supplies.
A notice of required equipment is provided to students along with the acceptance letter to the program. Officers participate in a 12 week program that stresses professional, physical, and ethical development. A class usually consists of 39 officers arranged into 4 squads, with 4 squad leaders and 1 class leader. The positions are rotated weekly so all officers have an equal opportunity to experience the responsibility and stress of command. A class is given numerous details to accomplish during the twelve week period thereby instilling cooperation and dependence on fellow officers to successfully complete assigned duties in a timely and effective manner.