Law Enforcement Academy

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The Law Enforcement Academy at Arapahoe Community College provides an intensive course of study which prepares students for entry into the law enforcement profession. Our program focuses on all of the basic law enforcement job functions that are required for entry level law enforcement officers - from driving skills and making arrests to safe use of firearms and processing crime scenes. To visit the Colorado P.O.S.T. web site go to: www.ago.state.co.us/post_board.cfmMenuPage=True.html.

Founded in 1981, the Law Enforcement Academy program is one of the largest in the state. We are one of the pioneers in post-secondary education sponsored law enforcement training. We are prepared to help you master the skills you will need! We encourage you to join the finest law enforcement training program in Colorado and help to carry on the tradition.

This program is for serious, dedicated law enforcement students. If you are ready to meet the challenge of a demanding law enforcement career, give yourself the best advantage by attending the Arapahoe Community College Law Enforcement Academy.

Academy Program Options

ACC offers both full-time and part-time programs.

The full-time academy lasts 17 weeks, approximately one college semester. The full-time academy meets six days a week for classes during the day and evening. The full-time academies start periodically throughout the year. Typically in August and January.

The part-time academy lasts 34 weeks, approximately two college semesters. It begins in August and concludes the following May. The part-time academy meets on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and most weekends. This Academy is only offered once a year.

The part-time academy is ideal for those who need to continue working while in the Academy.

The Academy program is approximately 685 contact hours and consists of 40 college credits.

Instruction Methods and Practical Experience

Most of our instructors currently work in law enforcement and are experts in the field. Many have taught here for years. This provides our students with knowledge of current trends, information and best practices. Instruction methods include practical exercises and use of state of the art Use of Force and driving simulators to supplement training. We emphasize tactical and practical exercises to test your application of academic knowledge; you will spend approximately 250 hours in practical exercises, learning and demonstrating mastery of basic tactical skills.

• 44 hours of learning law enforcement defensive driving.
• 62 hours of arrest control techniques, including use of force, restraints, and de-escalation of force.
• 54 hours of firearms training, including safety, maintenance, shooting in dim light and tactical exercises designed to simulate reality by using a laser firearms training simulator (MILO), moving targets and search procedures.
• 40 hours of high-risk patrol officer situations, including stopping vehicles, handling domestic disputes, conducting searches of buildings and mock crime scene investigations.
• 60 hours of physical training to build stamina and endurance in order to prepare for the stresses and physical demands of a law enforcement career.

After the Academy there are other optional courses available to enhance your skills and training.

For more information please contact the Law Enforcement Academy in Room N1170 or call 303.797.5793 to begin your law enforcement career.

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Frequently Asked Questions for the Law Enforcement Academy Program.

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Law Enforcement Academy Certificate
Criminal Justice-Associate of Applied Science Degree

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