Law Enforcement Academy Certificate Requirements

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 101Basic Law Enforcement Academy I6 credits
LEA 102Basic Law Enforcement Academy II12 credits
LEA 103Basic Law Enforcement Academy III2 credits
LEA 104Basic Law Enforcement Academy IV1 credit
LEA 105Basic Law8 credits
LEA 106Arrest Control Techniques3 credits
LEA 107Law Enforcement Driving3 credits
LEA 108Firearms3 credits
PED 110Life Fitness/Fitness Center*1 credit
PED 116Weight Training*1 credit
Total40 credit hours
*The PED courses may be substituted with the Academy Director’s approval.