Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026Class Size25 studentsCredits0.1PrerequisiteAJ 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 or their appointee. These skills and knowledge base are listed in Entrance Skill of this course. 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 or advanced student training that builds upon them. These minimum skill levels are: Course requires extensive knowledge of all types of law enforcement incidents, crime scenes and emergency environments that police canines are deployed. Students must be experienced in the behaviors of police canine during in the field deployments. A student relies on patrol experiences with knowledge and familiarity with the Penal code, Vehicle code, Health & Safety code, knowledge and familiarity with case law pertaining to canine policing; knowledge and familiarity with collection of evidence; knowledge and familiarity with criminal suspect’s rights; be in good physical condition to move quickly, have agility and strength to endure canine strikes; certified for CPR and First Aid Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis 16 hour course is designed to train law enforcement personnel the proper methods for agitating and correcting Police Service Dogs. Students who complete this course will have a thorough understanding Police Service Dog agitating terminology, familiarity of training equipment and the basic techniques involved in agitating. This course is presented primarily in practical exercises and “hands on” training with actual Police Service Dogs. 