Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Law Enforcement Certificate is designed for those interested in training in the law enforcement/corrections field. Emphasis is on the study of crime and delinquency within the criminal justice system, particularly as to the response of law enforcement, corrections and the courts to violations of the law.
The Police Training Academy (AJS 295) is accredited by the Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) in providing Basic Peace Officer training to individuals meeting the requirements of the training board and appointing police agencies. The curriculum includes the study of criminal investigations, police community relations, traffic accident investigation, introduction to administration of justice, law, legal principles, patrol procedures, vehicle operations, report and technical writing, physical conditioning, defense tactics, impact weapons, firearm proficiency and safety, first aid, fundamentals of hazardous materials, stress management and use of force. Students must be screened and appointed by an Arizona Law Enforcement Agency. Upon successful completion of AJS 295, students are eligible to be hired as police officers in the state.
Credit Hours Required: 42
Note: Students enrolling in AJS 295 must be screened and appointed by an Arizona Law Enforcement Agency.
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AJS 295 - Police Training Academy Credits: 42
Upon successful completion of the Law Enforcement Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the role and responsibility of a law enforcement officer and adherence to police procedures.
- Demonstrate the safe and proper use of police procedures.
- Describe methods and practices of modern crime prevention.
- Identify social and psychological factors important in human interactions.
- Explain ethical and culturally responsive policing or police interactions.
- Describe the structure of the American court system.
- Explain the role of law enforcement in handling crisis cases.
- Describe the connection between police and constitutional law.
- Identify the principles of physical, mental, and emotional wellness and conditioning.
- Discuss the statutes and regulations regarding the use of force.
- Analyze the dynamics of internal police culture.
Details
Hours
42
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1100 E Sheldon, Prescott, Arizona
Local WIB
12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County
Name of Credential
Law Enforcement Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
FAFSA Eligible
Refund Policy
https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$6,125.00
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,811.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,125.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$13,811.00
