Connecticut Police Academy Requirements and Connecticut Police Officer Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age by the expiration of the announced application period;
• Be a United States citizen by the date of appointment;
• Be in general good health and have sufficient strength, stamina and
  agility as required by duties of the position;
• Possess a high school diploma or GED by the completion of training;
• Be free from felony and Class A or B misdemeanor convictions;
• Have a good educational and work record and excellent moral character;
• Have normal hearing, normal color vision and depth perception, binocular vision, distance and near vision (with lenses) must be 20/30 each eye; and
• Obtain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and
  establish residence in Connecticut before graduating from the Academy.