Recent SemestersSummer 2026Class Size15 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteLE-227A24 or POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction. Familiarity with and ability to demonstrate all of the following skills. These skills will not be taught in the course; rather they will be the starting point for advanced officer training that builds upon them. These minimum knowledge and skill levels include first aid; knowledge of K-9 equipment; knowledge of K-9 safety gear; knowledge of bite work; commands knowledge of case law related to K-9 deployment; officer safety. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. This course is designed to provide officer safety tactics, K-9 bite work, and building searches in a field environment, utilizing scenarios. The course provides updates on recent K-9 incidents and policies. Not applicable to associate degree. Repeatable = Unlimited times (Formerly AJ-223A3) (CR) Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionor equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction. Familiarity with and ability to demonstrate all of the following skills. These skills will not be taught in the course; rather they will be the starting point for advanced officer training that builds upon them. These minimum knowledge and skill levels include first aid; knowledge of K-9 equipment; knowledge of K-9 safety gear; knowledge of bite work; commands knowledge of case law related to K-9 deployment; officer safety. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. This course is designed to provide officer safety tactics, K-9 bite work, and building searches in a field environment, utilizing scenarios. The course provides updates on recent K-9 incidents and policies. Not applicable to associate degree. Repeatable = Unlimited times (Formerly AJ-223A3) (CR)Usually HeldWed 1:00pm–6:00pm, Wed 7:00am–8:30am, Wed 8:30am–12:00pm 