Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2025Class Size10–20 studentsCredits16PrerequisitePOST Basic Certificate or equivalent; Participation in advanced officer training courses requires a prerequisite of completion of the following: Commission on Police Officer Standards Training (POST) certified basic law enforcement academy diploma or equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction. Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee; state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Prior to enrolling in these courses students must already be familiar with and be able to demonstrate all of the skills taught in a basic law enforcement academy. These will not be taught in the course; rather, they will be the starting point for advanced officer training that builds upon them. Contact South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium for additional information. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis variable-hour course is certified by the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). It provides a training continuum that integrates the acquired knowledge and skills from the Dispatcher Academy with practical application, assisting the trainer in preparing the trainee to adequately and safely serve both the agency and the public. The course covers basic skills, tasks, and information that the agency expects the dispatchers to know and perform. 