Police Science Academy

This 10-week program (offered fall semesters only) is designed to fulfill all the training goals of a certified Police Academy. Students receive over 400 hours of intense police training. All instruction is provided by current police instructors or experts in the police field.

Persons with ambition to become a Police Officer or anyone currently serving in a security capacity will benefit from our hands-on training. Any person successfully completing this program will earn 23 semester hours. 21 of these hours can be applied to the A.A.S. Degree in Police Science Technology. The courses include:  Principles of Law Enforcement, Police Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Police Traffic Supervision, Criminal and Constitutional Law, Defensive Emergency Driving, Surviving Police Work and Interpersonal Communications for Police.

The Program is ten weeks (400+ hours) and is held Tuesday - Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Sucessful completion of this program will earn the student 23 semester hours, 21 of which can be applied toward an A.A.S. Degree in Police Science Technology. All courses are corequisite.

Candidates for the Academy are advised to prepare themselves physically prior to actual attendance. Certain physical standards must be met in order to graduate. A Medical Evaluation is mandatory prior to entering the program.

All instructional and classroom materials are provided. Your expenses will include tuition, a mandated uniform, a firearm plus ammunition and physical training attire.

If you have any questions, contact Michael Wright at 615-353-3717.