Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026Class Size30 studentsCredits1.5PrerequisitePrerequisite: Students must obtain a medical examination and clearance from a medical doctor and submit completed medical history and clearance forms prior to the start of the course. The required forms will be provided by contacting the college Public Safety Education and Training Center. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course is the first of two modules that comprise the minimum training standard for California peace officers as specified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Graduates of this course qualify for minimal peace officer powers as defined by the California Penal Code. This module contains instruction in 12 specific classroom subjects related to the authority and limitations of arrest. Additionally, students will participate in 10 hours of hands-on training in arrest, control, and searching techniques. Pass/No Pass only. 