Allan Hancock College’s law enforcement program is one of the finest law enforcement basic training programs in the State of California. The 22-week (862 hour) intensive program is best described as a college course with strict para-military discipline. Students attending the academy will be challenged academically and physically. They are faced with solving complex problems in a highly stressful, disciplined, and structured environment. Recruits receive rigorous training in all phases of law enforcement.
The Basic Law Enforcement Academy is designed to satisfy all State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements for students wanting to be hired by a law enforcement agency or for newly hired peace officers. Graduates of the program will be ready to enter the field training program of a law enforcement agency as a highly trained officer. A series of week-long courses are offered each semester that train both local officers and attract officers from around California. This training helps the officers to maintain the required continuing professional education mandated by the state. The program also contracts with law enforcement agencies to cosponsor training locally.
This program will help you to:
- meet POST academic requirements
- meet POST physical fitness requiremenets
- meet military discipline/drill requirements and the POST skills requirements
- enter a field training program of a law enforcement agency
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester or Spring Semester
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Units
Limitations on Enrollment : Admission by application.
An orientation course designed to prepare students for the Law Enforcement Academy. A series of self-assessment activities and exercises will help students understand the Academy challenges and requirements. This course is presented in a rigorous and disciplined training environment. Students will participate in activities designed to simulate the Allan Hancock College Law Enforcement Academy to assess individual emotional, mental and physical readiness for the Academy. Students with pre-existing injuries or disabilities or who have physical, emotional or mental limitations should contact the course coordinator or college student services office for advisement.
Advisories : ENGL 306 PE 141 Students who are not sponsored by a law enforcement agency must complete the 18 hours Pre Academy evaluation and preparation course, LE 310, to ensure that they are physically capable of safely meeting the rigorous State of California physical fitness requirements. Prior to enrollment, students must also complete an academy application packet and submit Livescan fingerprints to the California Department of Justice to verify that they can legally be issued and possess a firearm. Students must score 42 or higher on the POST PELLETB Test. Students must submit a completed California POST approved Medical History/Clearance form signed by their physician after medical examination. Additionally, students must be approved by the Law Enforcement Training Division of the Public Safety Department prior to enrolling.
This course is designed to satisfy the State of California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) requirements for basic law enforcement recruit training. It is presented in an environment of serious study, rigorous physical training, and strict law enforcement disciplinary procedures. The course is open to newly hired peace officers and other qualified students interested in employment as a law enforcement officer. Students who successfully complete the academy are awarded a certificate that qualifies them to be employed as law enforcement trainee by any California POST certified law enforcement agency. (F,S)
Limitations on Enrollment : Students who are not sponsored by a law enforcement agency must complete the 20 hours Pre Academy evaluation and preparation course, LE 310, to ensure that they are physically capable of safely meeting the rigorous State of California physical fitness requirements. Prior to enrollment, students must also complete an academy application packet and submit Livescan fingerprints to the California Department of Justice to verify that they can legally be issued and possess a firearm. Students must score 42 or higher on the POST PELLETB Test. Students must submit a completed California POST approved Medical History/Clearance form signed by their physician after medical examination. Additionally, students must be approved by the Law Enforcement Training Division of the Public Safety Department prior to enrolling ENGL 101 LE 310
The first in a two-course sequence designed to satisfy all State of California requirements for basic law enforcement officer training. The Basic Law Enforcement Academy consists of LE 321 and LE 322. Both courses must be completed within the same semester. The package is designed to satisfy the training requirements for the Basic Law Enforcement Training as established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Academic, manipulative, and technical training are presented in an environment of serious study, rigorous physical training, and standard law enforcement disciplinary procedures.
Prerequisite : LE 321
The second in a two-course sequence designed to satisfy all State of California requirements for basic law enforcement officer training. The Basic Law Enforcement Academy consists of LE321 and LE322. Both must be completed within the same semester. The package is designed to satisfy the training requirements for the Basic Law Enforcement Training as established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Academic, manipulative, and technical training are presented in an environment of serious study, rigorous physical training, and standard law enforcement disciplinary procedures.
Total Units:
1
Note: For those not sponsored by a Law Enforcement Agency, Pre-Academy course LE 310 is required.
Spring Semester (Year 1)
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Units
Limitations on Enrollment : Students who are not sponsored by a law enforcement agency must complete the 20 hours Pre Academy evaluation and preparation course, LE 310, to ensure that they are physically capable of safely meeting the rigorous State of California physical fitness requirements. Prior to enrollment, students must also complete an academy application packet and submit Livescan fingerprints to the California Department of Justice to verify that they can legally be issued and possess a firearm. Students must score 42 or higher on the POST PELLETB Test. Students must submit a completed California POST approved Medical History/Clearance form signed by their physician after medical examination. Additionally, students must be approved by the Law Enforcement Training Division of the Public Safety Department prior to enrolling ENGL 101 LE 310
The first in a two-course sequence designed to satisfy all State of California requirements for basic law enforcement officer training. The Basic Law Enforcement Academy consists of LE 321 and LE 322. Both courses must be completed within the same semester. The package is designed to satisfy the training requirements for the Basic Law Enforcement Training as established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Academic, manipulative, and technical training are presented in an environment of serious study, rigorous physical training, and standard law enforcement disciplinary procedures.
Prerequisite : LE 321
The second in a two-course sequence designed to satisfy all State of California requirements for basic law enforcement officer training. The Basic Law Enforcement Academy consists of LE321 and LE322. Both must be completed within the same semester. The package is designed to satisfy the training requirements for the Basic Law Enforcement Training as established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Academic, manipulative, and technical training are presented in an environment of serious study, rigorous physical training, and standard law enforcement disciplinary procedures.
Total Units:
20
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
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