# 28 CFR § 92.3: How and when should I apply to participate in the Police Corps?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-92.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 92.3
- **Heading:** How and when should I apply to participate in the Police Corps?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 28—Judicial Administration > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > PART 92—OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) > Subpart A—Police Corps Eligibility and Selection Criteria

## Text

(a) The application and selection process occurs at the State level. An applicant may apply to participate in more than one State Police Corps program, provided that the applicant is prepared to commit to serve as a law enforcement officer in the State to which application is made. Application forms should be obtained from the State Police Corps agencies.
(b) Applicants may seek admission to the Police Corps either before commencement of or during the applicant's course of undergraduate or graduate study. However, acceptance into the Police Corps will be conditioned on matriculation in or acceptance for admission at a four-year institution of higher education. Specific application deadlines will be established by State Police Corps agencies.

## Nearby sections

- [28 CFR § 92.1 § 92.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-92.1.md)
- [28 CFR § 92.2 § 92.2 Am I eligible to apply to participate in the Police Corps?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-92.2.md)
- [28 CFR § 92.3 § 92.3 How and when should I apply to participate in the Police Corps?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-92.3.md)
- [28 CFR § 92.4 § 92.4 How will participants be selected from applicants?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-92.4.md)
- [28 CFR § 92.5 § 92.5 What educational expenses does the Police Corps cover, and how will they be paid?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-92.5.md)
- [28 CFR § 92.6 § 92.6 What colleges or universities can I attend under the Police Corps?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-92.6.md)
- [28 CFR § 92.7 § 92.7 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-92.7.md)
- [28 CFR § 92.8 § 92.8 Providing recruitment services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-92.8.md)
- [28 CFR § 92.9 § 92.9 Publicizing the Police Recruitment Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-92.9.md)
- [28 CFR § 92.10 § 92.10 Providing tutorials and other academic assistance programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-92.10.md)
- [28 CFR § 92.11 § 92.11 Content of the recruitment and retention programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-92.11.md)
- [28 CFR § 92.12 § 92.12 Program funding length.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-92.12.md)
- [28 CFR § 92.13 § 92.13 Program eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-92.13.md)

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