The Police Major focuses on law enforcement, exercising judgement, and detecting and preventing crimes. Rio Hondo offers a Police Academy for their High Unit Certificates as well as other Low Unit Certificates under Corrections, Investigations, and Parole. The High Unit Police Academy Certificates goes over 42 Learning Domains and meets certification requirements of the Commmision on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) as well as Basic Law Enforcement Academy Training requirements. Rio Hondo houses a Regional Training Center, Firearms Range, and is located in front of Nike Hill for additional physical training. For the student interested in the becoming a law enforcer and joining the Police Academy will have to complete prerequisites under a pre-Police major such as Administration of Justice, Corrections, etc. This certificate can prepare the student for a multitude of career paths such as…
- Police
- Detectives
- Transit and Railroad Police
- Patrol Officers
- Border Patrol …and more!
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)
- Apply the definitions, concepts, statutes, and constitutional principles covered in the POST Learning Domains to law enforcement work.
- Given scripted scenarios, demonstrate proficiency in handling situations involving a variety of law enforcement related incidents
- Analyze ethical dilemmas encounterd in law enforcement and decide on the correct ethical choice
- Demonstrate self- defense skills in a safe and proficient manner
- Demonstrate firearms skills in a safe and proficient manner
- Demonstrate emergency vehicle operations in a safe and proficient manner
- Prepare an accurate and complete arrest report that meets the requirements of law enforcement agencies
- Use the certificate as a platform for a career as a peace officer
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
| Certificate of Achievement in Police Academy/Basic Police Academy Module I | Certificate of Achievement in Police Academy/Basic Police Academy | Certificate of Achievement in Parole | Certificate of Achievement in Corrections | Certificate of Achievement in Investigation | |
| Total Units Needed: | 21.5 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Required Course/Course Title: | *PAC075D- Basic Course Module I (Ext)
OR *PAC075G- Basic Academy Intensive Modular I |
Choose a course from the following list:
*PAC075B- Basic Course Module III (Ext) *PAC075E- Basic Academy Intesive Modular III Choose a course from the following list: *PAC075C- Basic Course Module II (Ext) *PAC075F- Basic Academy Intensive Modular II Choose a course from the following list: *PAC075D- Basic Course Module I (Ext) *PAC075G- Basic Academy Intensive Modular I |
AJ041- Effective Written Communication for the Public Service Personnel
AJ104- Legal Aspects of Evidence AJ105- Community Relations/Multicultural Issues within Public Service AJ208- Principles of Investigation |
CORR101- Introduction to Corrections
CORR104- Control and Supervision in Corrections CORR106- Legal Aspects of Correction CORR134- Introduction to Interviewing and Counseling Skills for Correctional Officers |
AJ102- Criminal Procedures
AJ104- Legal Aspects of Evidence AJ208- Principles of Investigation AJ275- Introduction to Forensic Science |
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Courses noted in *astericks requires a prerequisite. Please consult with your counselor for an appropriate general education plan and major course requirement plan. Visit our Public Safety Guided Pathways Websites below for additional information and sample plans of your major.
