Recent SemestersSummer 2026Class Size60–100 studentsCredits0.5PrerequisiteLE-227AA24, POST certified basic law enforcement academy, 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. Familiarity with and ability to demonstrate the following skills: familiarity with active shooters; use of force; firearms; patrol procedures; investigative report writing techniques; first aid and CPR; cultural diversity; knowledge of vehicle operations; defensive tactics techniques; lifetime fitness. These skills and abilities will not be taught in the course; rather, they will be the starting point for advanced officer training that builds upon them. This course provides agency discretionary training and/or required mandated training according to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), Correction Standards Authority (CSA), State Fire Training (SFT), or other regulatory agency. Related topics include state/legislatively mandated training, perishable skills, first aid/CPR, officer safety, legal updates, and cultural awareness. This course may be certified to meet continuing professional training standards prescribed by POST, CSA, SFT, or other regulatory agency where appropriate. Not applicable to associate degree. Repeatable = Unlimited times (CR) Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionor 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. Familiarity with and ability to demonstrate the following skills: familiarity with active shooters; use of force; firearms; patrol procedures; investigative report writing techniques; first aid and CPR; cultural diversity; knowledge of vehicle operations; defensive tactics techniques; lifetime fitness. These skills and abilities will not be taught in the course; rather, they will be the starting point for advanced officer training that builds upon them. This course provides agency discretionary training and/or required mandated training according to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), Correction Standards Authority (CSA), State Fire Training (SFT), or other regulatory agency. Related topics include state/legislatively mandated training, perishable skills, first aid/CPR, officer safety, legal updates, and cultural awareness. This course may be certified to meet continuing professional training standards prescribed by POST, CSA, SFT, or other regulatory agency where appropriate. Not applicable to associate degree. Repeatable = Unlimited times (CR)Usually HeldWed 8:00am–12:00pm, Wed 8:00am–9:15am, Wed 9:15am–12:00pm, Mon 8:00am–9:15am 