Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026Class Size24–25 studentsCredits1PrerequisiteAJ 270B AND a California Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Course certificate issued from an accredited regional police academy or equivalent as determined by the Division Dean, Director or their representative. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Prior to beginning this course students must already be familiar with, and be able to demonstrate, all of the skills listed below. These will not be taught in the course; rather, they will be the starting point for advanced student training that builds upon them. These minimum skill levels are: Knowledge of, and familiarity with, California Penal and Vehicle codes use during policing interviews and interrogation to form proper questions related to crime events; knowledge of effective verbal communication used in law enforcement; knowledge of effective non-verbal communication used in law enforcement; knowledge of, and familiarity with, case law pertinent to law enforcement interviewing and interrogation; knowledge of, and familiarity with, the United States Constitution pertaining to citizen’s rights pertaining to police related detainments and questioning during law enforcement operations Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course is designed to provide patrol officers and detectives with the knowledge to recognize distinct differences between interviews and interrogations. This course also addresses legal issues and how to lawfully obtain non-coerced information from suspects, witnesses and victims.Usually HeldMon Tue Wed 1:00pm–4:50pm, Mon Tue Wed 8:00am–11:50am 