Keep in mind these sweeping changes occured during the early to mid eighties for most police departments, and other LE communities followed in the late eighties.
A 2nd class township can hire almost anyone as a policeman, these people just have to pass a background check, etc. These departments dont supply side arms, uniforms, etc. But at the same time most are in areas with all state roads, if they receive a call to respond to, they have to wait outside until the local state trooper shows up on location.
1st class townships require the 3 month academy preferrably beforehand, most prefer prior military service, and prefer college in the LE subject. They also require a year of training with another experienced officer before going out on their own. Plus many have a 6 month probationary period on their own after training.
A 2nd class township can hire almost anyone as a policeman, these people just have to pass a background check, etc. These departments dont supply side arms, uniforms, etc. But at the same time most are in areas with all state roads, if they receive a call to respond to, they have to wait outside until the local state trooper shows up on location.
1st class townships require the 3 month academy preferrably beforehand, most prefer prior military service, and prefer college in the LE subject. They also require a year of training with another experienced officer before going out on their own. Plus many have a 6 month probationary period on their own after training.