Individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement have until Aug. 7 to apply for Amarillo College's 134th Basic Peace Officer Academy. Applicants must complete the full application process by the deadline, so those interested are encouraged to begin as soon as possible.The Academy begins Sept. 29 and follows all standards established by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), ensuring every recruit gains the knowledge, skills and discipline required to meet the real challenges of a peace officer's career. In Texas, anyone seeking to become a licensed peace officer must complete a Basic Peace Officer Course, and AC provides this essential pathway.

Amarillo College invites the community to experience the intensity and teamwork of real-world firefighting during a special Night Live Burn Training event on Thursday, April 30 at the First Responders Academy. Open to the public, this rare, after-dark training offers a front-row seat to watch fire academy cadets in action as they battle controlled live fires.

Amarillo College’s Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy is now accepting applications for the 133rd Basic Peace Officer Academy, which begins in April. Individuals seeking a career in law enforcement are encouraged to apply. Applicants must complete the full application process by Feb. 19, so those interested are urged to begin as soon as possible.