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    POSC at Ventura College

    POSC V01 - Basic Law Enforcement Academy

    Recent Professors
    Timothy Lumas
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    95–100 students
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    32
    Prerequisite
    POSC V01A
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of POSC V01
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This is a basic training course for new law enforcement officers that includes: administration of justice, patrol procedures, firearms, defensive tactics, physical training, First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), traffic investigation, water safety, and driver training. This course covers the 910 hours required by the Ventura County Sheriff's Department POST Certification.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1:00pm–5:00pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–12:00pm