Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits24PrerequisitePenal Code Section 13511.5 requires that each applicant to a basic course of training certified by the Commission (including the P.C. 832 course) that includes the carrying and use of firearms, and who is not sponsored by a local or other law enforcement agency, or is not a peace officer employed by a state or local agency, department, or district, shall be required to submit written certification from the Department of Justice that the applicant has no criminal history background which would disqualify him or her. Medical clearance by a licensed physician and a valid driver's license; Physical Agility Exam provided by the Academy with a score of 320 or greater; PELLETB Written Exam with a score of 48. This course satisfies all minimum required training mandates governed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) entry level Peace Officers. The course includes fundamental principles, procedures, and techniques of law enforcement, including criminal law, patrol procedures, cultural diversity, investigative procedures, report writing, defensive tactics, firearms, leadership, ethics, community relations, police vehicles operations, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, and first aid/CPR. This course is open to those students who meet and satisfy entry requirements including written examination, physical fitness examination, DOJ fingerprint clearance and medical clearance. This course requires significant time commitments and outside course work including uniform preparation, homework assignments, and equipment maintenance. Students are required to provide a handgun. Not applicable to associate degree. (Formerly AJ-220A24) (GR) Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptiona basic course of training certified by the Commission (including the P.C. 832 course) that includes the carrying and use of firearms, and who is not sponsored by a local or other law enforcement agency, or is not a peace officer employed by a state or local agency, department, or district, shall be required to submit written certification from the Department of Justice that the applicant has no criminal history background which would disqualify him or her. Medical clearance by a licensed physician and a valid driver's license; Physical Agility Exam provided by the Academy with a score of 320 or greater; PELLETB Written Exam with a score of 48. This course satisfies all minimum required training mandates governed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) entry level Peace Officers. The course includes fundamental principles, procedures, and techniques of law enforcement, including criminal law, patrol procedures, cultural diversity, investigative procedures, report writing, defensive tactics, firearms, leadership, ethics, community relations, police vehicles operations, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, and first aid/CPR. This course is open to those students who meet and satisfy entry requirements including written examination, physical fitness examination, DOJ fingerprint clearance and medical clearance. This course requires significant time commitments and outside course work including uniform preparation, homework assignments, and equipment maintenance. Students are required to provide a handgun. Not applicable to associate degree. (Formerly AJ-220A24) (GR) 