Law enforcement officers aren't born — they're made. Welcome to "The Academy," where you will experience firsthand the extensive training and rigorous study a recruit must complete in order to become a sworn member of law enforcement. "The Academy" is just the beginning of a law enforcement officer's education that will continue throughout his or her career.

Police training isn't all pushups and problem solving. Law enforcement officers must learn to make life-or-death decisions in a split second. This demanding job also requires an in-depth knowledge of the procedural and legal components of a situation, an understanding of an officer's role in the community and the readiness to tackle the challenges of the 21st century.

Get a taste of the academic and physical training that law enforcement officers receive. From intense physical training to meticulous classroom study, you'll appreciate the time and effort it takes to become a top-notch officer. Learn how to safely detain suspects, conduct a legal search and use the tools of the trade.

"The Academy" trains recruits to be prepared for the high-pressure reality of their jobs and tests their responses in a variety of unpredictable situations. It requires patience, a keen eye, flawless communication, quick reflexes and fast thinking to responsibly handle the position they hold.

Try out the same professional-grade simulators that police train with. Whether you're learning how to conduct a high-speed pursuit behind the wheel of a virtual patrol car or judging the level of force needed to subdue unruly suspects in a simulator designed to convey conditions on the street, you will experience true police training in action.