Law Enforcement Certificate
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Program Description
To enroll in this program, students must be employed, sponsored, or endorsed by a participating law enforcement agency.
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one semester Certificate in Law Enforcement, be prepared to sit for the Colorado certification exam, and enter the workforce. FRCC is a Colorado Approved Basic Academy. Students will explore an academic foundation in criminal justice, police operations, and basic law, as well as skills training in arrest control, driving, and firearms. The curriculum covers all Law Enforcement required hours as well as additional training in various areas, such as verbal de-escalation and implicit bias. Attendance is limited to individuals sponsored or endorsed by a law enforcement agency.
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First Semester
Total Credit Hours: 39
Note: Professional Licensure Disclosure
Students enrolling or continuing at Front Range Community College (FRCC) have a right to certain information that the college is required by law to provide. As a student applying for or attending the Law Enforcement Academy, you have the right to know it meets the licensure or certification criteria for Colorado. It is possible that the degree/certificate may count toward licensing in states other than Colorado. If you are planning to seek work outside of Colorado, it is strongly recommended that you contact that state’s certifying or licensing entity for guidance before you begin this program. State-by-state information is available on the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training site. This program meets the applicable state prerequisites for licensure or certification in Colorado as listed below:
Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board
FRCC has determined the Law Enforcement Academy does NOT meet applicable state prerequisites for licensure or certification for the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and U.S. Territories: American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.