Recent SemestersSummer 2026Class Size30 studentsCredits1PrerequisiteLE-227A24, POST certified basic law enforcement academy, or equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Familiarity and ability to demonstrate all of these skills and minimum knowledge: Officer safety; proper and safe firearms handling, storage and cleaning techniques; ability to achieve a qualifying score during tactical handgun, shotgun and AR15 shooting; proper and safe tactical movement; proper and safe arrest and control technique; proper and safe ground fighting technique; proper and safe handling and use of chemical weapons; proper and safe handling and use of nonlethal weapons; familiarity with Penal, Vehicle, Health & Safety and Welfare & Institutions codes used in policing; effective verbal and non-verbal communication used in policing; familiarity with case law pertinent to policing; proper CPR technique; proper first aid technique. Knowledge of the areas of the body which require maximum protection; knowledge of the elements of a lawful arrest; familiarity with ground control positions, control holds, and takedown techniques used when controlling a suspect; knowledge of the general guidelines for use of handcuffs; knowledge of the guidelines for impact weapon use; ability to achieve a qualifying score during tactical handgun shooting, shotgun shooting, and AR15 shooting; knowledge of basic firearms and ammunition safety; knowledge of cleaning techniques and required maintenance of firearms; knowledge of crowd control and riot management techniques; familiarity with techniques used to secure the scene where a suspected explosive device has been located; knowledge of lifetime fitness. This course meets the training requirements of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST). The course is designed to prepare students for the demands of departments' special teams (e.g. SWAT, SRT, ERT, MERGE). The course includes qualification courses of firearms and tactical combat shooting. Not applicable to associate degree. Repeatable = Unlimited times (Formerly AJ-257A1) (CR) Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionor equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Familiarity and ability to demonstrate all of these skills and minimum knowledge: Officer safety; proper and safe firearms handling, storage and cleaning techniques; ability to achieve a qualifying score during tactical handgun, shotgun and AR15 shooting; proper and safe tactical movement; proper and safe arrest and control technique; proper and safe ground fighting technique; proper and safe handling and use of chemical weapons; proper and safe handling and use of nonlethal weapons; familiarity with Penal, Vehicle, Health & Safety and Welfare & Institutions codes used in policing; effective verbal and non-verbal communication used in policing; familiarity with case law pertinent to policing; proper CPR technique; proper first aid technique. Knowledge of the areas of the body which require maximum protection; knowledge of the elements of a lawful arrest; familiarity with ground control positions, control holds, and takedown techniques used when controlling a suspect; knowledge of the general guidelines for use of handcuffs; knowledge of the guidelines for impact weapon use; ability to achieve a qualifying score during tactical handgun shooting, shotgun shooting, and AR15 shooting; knowledge of basic firearms and ammunition safety; knowledge of cleaning techniques and required maintenance of firearms; knowledge of crowd control and riot management techniques; familiarity with techniques used to secure the scene where a suspected explosive device has been located; knowledge of lifetime fitness. This course meets the training requirements of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST). The course is designed to prepare students for the demands of departments' special teams (e.g. SWAT, SRT, ERT, MERGE). The course includes qualification courses of firearms and tactical combat shooting. Not applicable to associate degree. Repeatable = Unlimited times (Formerly AJ-257A1) (CR)Usually HeldTue 1:00pm–6:00pm, Tue 8:00am–12:00pm, Fri 1:00pm–6:00pm, Fri 8:00am–12:00pm 