Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size50 studentsCredits17PrerequisiteLE 424, or Completion of a 40 hour arrest and control course completed at another institution, or equivalent training as determined by the Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency for licensure or employment purposes Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course delivered over fifteen weeks provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills for entry into the on-the-job training program for peace officers at state hospitals such as Atascadero State Hospital. To enroll, students need to meet the State-required minimum qualifications for employment as a State Hospital Peace Officer, complete a 40-hour Arrest and Control Course (LE424, or equivalent at another institution), and have a Department of Justice clearance letter to possess a firearm. The course is presented in an atmosphere of serious study and standard law enforcement discipline.Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu 1:00pm–6:00pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 7:00am–12:00pm 