2010-2011 Catalog
Law Enforcement Academy Certificate
The Law Enforcement Academy is a P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified program accredited through the Colorado P.O.S.T. Board. The Law Enforcement Academy is basic training for law enforcement officers and enables graduates to become P.O.S.T. certified as peace officers in Colorado. The Academy program consists of 40 semester credit hours.
PREREQUISITE(S): In addition to your application for admission to the College, the Law Enforcement Academy requires an additional application, including but not limited to, a personal advising interview with a member of the Academy staff and a background check prior to acceptance and enrollment. High School Diploma or G.E.D. and ENG 121 or higher or equivalent ACCUPLACER score. For more information, please contact the Law Enforcement Academy Program in Room N1170 or at 303.797.5793.
| LEA 101 | Basic Law Enforcement Academy I | 6 credits |
| LEA 102 | Basic Law Enforcement Academy II | 12 credits |
| LEA 103 | Basic Law Enforcement Academy III | 2 credits |
| LEA 104 | Basic Law Enforcement Academy IV | 1 credit |
| LEA 105 | Basic Law | 8 credits |
| LEA 106 | Arrest Control Techniques | 3 credits |
| LEA 107 | Law Enforcement Driving | 3 credits |
| LEA 108 | Firearms | 3 credits |
| PED 110 | Life Fitness/Fitness Center* | 1 credit |
| PED 116 | Weight Training* | 1 credit |
| Total | 40 credit hours | |
| *The PED courses may be substituted with the Academy Director’s approval. | ||