Recent SemestersSummer 2026Class Size15–30 studentsCredits3.5PrerequisiteLE-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 with and ability to demonstrate all of these skill levels and minimum knowledge: Officer safety; proper and safe firearms handling; proper and safe firearms storage; proper and safe firearms cleaning techniques; ability to achieve a qualifying score during tactical handgun shooting; ability to achieve a qualifying score during shotgun shooting; ability to achieve a qualifying score during AR15 shooting; proper and safe tactical movement; proper and safe arrest and control techniques; proper and safe ground fighting technique; proper and safe handling and use of chemical weapons. This course is designed to provide instruction on special weapons team tactics, including common SWAT responses, incident command structure, direct supervision of SWAT team, legal aspects, on-scene demeanor, and use of correct terminology. Exercises in practical scenarios and problem solving simulations; psychological and physical aspects; and considerations including general fitness, lifetime fitness, diet, and nutrition are also included in this course. Not applicable to associate degree. Repeatable = 8 times (Formerly AJ-257A35) (CR) 248 2025-2026 OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG 8 | ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES 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 with and ability to demonstrate all of these skill levels and minimum knowledge: Officer safety; proper and safe firearms handling; proper and safe firearms storage; proper and safe firearms cleaning techniques; ability to achieve a qualifying score during tactical handgun shooting; ability to achieve a qualifying score during shotgun shooting; ability to achieve a qualifying score during AR15 shooting; proper and safe tactical movement; proper and safe arrest and control techniques; proper and safe ground fighting technique; proper and safe handling and use of chemical weapons. This course is designed to provide instruction on special weapons team tactics, including common SWAT responses, incident command structure, direct supervision of SWAT team, legal aspects, on-scene demeanor, and use of correct terminology. Exercises in practical scenarios and problem solving simulations; psychological and physical aspects; and considerations including general fitness, lifetime fitness, diet, and nutrition are also included in this course. Not applicable to associate degree. Repeatable = 8 times (Formerly AJ-257A35) (CR) 248 2025-2026 OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG 8 | ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSESUsually HeldFri 1:00pm–5:00pm, Fri 7:00am–12:00pm, Wed 7:00am–12:00pm, Tue 12:00pm–5:00pm 