The Arizona Law Enforcement Academy (ALEA) qualifies for VA benefits. Veterans can apply and receive VA benefits during the Academy and Field Training Officer Program that are currently set at $753.00 per month and $522.20 per month, respectively. More information can be found at VA.gov.

Veterans who separated from the military under honorable conditions (or are currently serving) will be awarded five (5) additional points to an already passing score on the Police Recruit written examination.

Reservists and National Guard members are allowed six (6) weeks of paid military leave every two years with official orders to be used to attend scheduled training.

All Reservists and National Guard members are allowed a maximum of five (5) years of non-paid military leave from the Phoenix Police Department upon receiving presidential orders from their higher command.

Veterans are eligible to purchase up to four (4) years of their active military service toward their police retirement. See www.psprs.com for more information.