As a leader in 21st Century Policing, TPD utilizes the most current and best practices in our training, policies, and procedures to develop officers and professional staff that are prepared to handle a wide range of challenges throughout their career.
As the largest agency in Southern Arizona, we provide special assignments or promotion opportunities that are not always found in other agencies which enables department members to continually grow personally and professionally.
Modern policing is about:
Our approach develops people who are ready and willing to make a difference and effect change through sincere connections with our community.
The Tucson Police Department is a very diverse agency that is built on the principals of working with our community to help make Tucson an amazing city to live and work. The Tucson Police Department is a modern and progressive law enforcement agency, a 21st century law enforcement leader, and are continually improving our training and education to better be “Ready to Protect and Proud to Serve”.
Founded on April 22, 1871 the department was responsible for a city one square mile in size and 3,200 residents, today the department services a city that is over 200 square miles and has over 540,000 residents.
High School Diploma/G.E.D./Equivalent U.S. Citizen At least 21 Years of Age at Graduation No felony convictions Valid & Unrestricted Driver’s License Good Physical Condition Excellent Character Our most successful candidates are those who have prepared both physically and academically for this demanding type of duty. To complete the academy you will be required to pass: