Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026Class Size25–30 studentsCredits4.5PrerequisiteA 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: Course requires extensive knowledge of all types of police operations, because as first line supervisor you must have a wide variety of law enforcement daily operations. The first line supervisor will need to possess deep operational knowledge because in part, he or she will be called upon to make judgments regarding the direction of police operations. Students will also be required to have detailed knowledge of California law, case law, evidence collection, and criminal justice procedures. Knowledge of, and familiarity with, proper use of force during law enforcement operations; knowledge of proper use of verbal and non-verbal communication used in law enforcement contacts with the public; knowledge of, and familiarity with, current case law related to proper law enforcement procedures in daily policing; knowledge of the proper use of police weaponry as it pertains to its use in daily policing; knowledge of the rank structure in policing; knowledge, and familiarity of, local, state, and federal laws, and policies, pertaining to law enforcement Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course is designed to introduce law enforcement supervisors to the duties and responses of the first line supervisor. Satisfies POST regulation mandate for supervisory training.Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1:00pm–4:50pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–11:50am 