Law Enforcement (LE Courses)
LE 310 Introduction to Law Enforcement Academy (Pre-Academy)
1.0 unit.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admission by application.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
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.
LE 318 Traffic Collision Investigation
0.5 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Must possess a valid driver's license.
Prerequisite: POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent training as determined
by the Director, Law Enforcement training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment
eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will
also grant equivalency for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
This P.O.S.T. certified course provides field officers with advanced knowledge and
skills for investigating traffic collisions. Emphasis will be upon documenting information
and evidence at the collision scene. Participants will learn and demonstrate in practical
simulations effective procedures for conducting preliminary traffic collision investigations.
The course satisfies the mandates of California Vehicle Code 40600(a).
LE 320 Basic Law Enforcement Academy
22.5 units.
Advisories: ENGL 306 - Writing Lab ; PE 141 - Physical Fitness Laboratory
Limitations on Enrollment: 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.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
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)
LE 321 Basic Law Enforcement Academy 1A
10.0 units.
Advisories: ENGL 101 - Freshman Composition: Exposition ; LE 310 - Introduction to Law Enforcement Academy (Pre-Academy) LE310 is recommended before taking LE321. This can be waived for sponsored students
or those student with prior military experience.
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
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
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.
LE 322 Basic Law Enforcement Academy 1B
10.0 units.
Prerequisite: LE 321 - Basic Law Enforcement Academy 1A
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
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.
LE 329 State Hospital Peace Officer
17.0 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Students must possess a valid driver's license; meet the state required minimum qualifications
for State Hospital Peace Officer, and have a Department of Justice clearance letter
to possess a firearm.
Prerequisite: LE 424 - PC 832 Arrest ; or Completion of a 40 hour arrest and control course completed at another institution,
or equivalent training as determined by the Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE:
Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory
and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency for licensure or employment
purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
This course delivered over fifteen weeks provides the student with the basic knowledge
and skills for entry into the on-the-job training program for peace officers at state
hospitals such as Atascadero State Hospital. To enroll, students need to meet the
State-required minimum qualifications for employment as a State Hospital Peace Officer,
complete a 40-hour Arrest and Control Course (LE424, or equivalent at another
institution), and have a Department of Justice clearance letter to possess a firearm.
The course is presented in an atmosphere of serious study and standard law enforcement
discipline.
LE 330 Core Custody Academy
13.5 units.
Advisories: PE 141 - Physical Fitness Laboratory ; and ENGL 306 - Writing Lab
Limitations on Enrollment: Students must 1) Be free of felony convictions; 2) possess a valid California Driver's
License; 3) undergo a fingerprint and criminal history check; 4) be a minimum of 18
years of age; 5) be a high school graduate, pass the GED, the California High School
Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited
college or university; 6) complete a medical suitability examination; and 7) complete
a Personal History Statement and interview prior to start of class.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
The Core Custody Academy is designed to satisfy State of California Standards and
Training for Corrections (STC) requirements for students wanting to be hired as a
custody officer by a law enforcement agency or currently employed as such. Core refers
to the description of the job as it relates to the overall mission of the adult corrections
officer job and its place in the criminal justice system and from the state-wide job
analysis research conducted periodically by the STC program of the California Board
of State and Community Corrections. The Core Academy is an intensive college course
with para-military discipline. Students attending the academy will be physically challenged,
faced with solving complex problems in a stressful, disciplined and structured environment.
Student will understand the roles and functions of the adult criminal justice system
and its processes. Students will demonstrate problem solving strategies for addressing
criminal behavior in a custody setting.
LE 341 Emergency Vehicle Operations/Non-Law Enforcement
0.5 units.
Corequisite: Enrollment in a public safety academy, or equivalent training, as determined by the
Director Law Enforcement training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility
is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant
equivalency for licensure or employment purposes.
Limitations on Enrollment: Must possess and show proof of a valid driver's license.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Repeatable: 99.00
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
An emergency vehicle operators course for those working in non-law enforcement public
safety disciplines. The student will learn defensive driving and handling techniques
in the classroom setting and through field examples.
LE 351 Field Training Officer
2.5 units.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of a P.O.S.T. (State of California Commission on Peace Officers
Standards and Training) certified basic law enforcement academy, or certified Standards
and Training for Corrections (STC) academy or equivalent training as determined by
the Director, Law Enforcement training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility
is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant
equivalency for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
This P.O.S.T. certification 40-hour course provides students with the P.O.S.T. Field
Training Officer requirements, training techniques, and methodologies for officers
assigned to train and supervise new field trainees.
LE 352 Field Training Officer Update
1.5 units.
Prerequisite: POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent training as determined
by the Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment
eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will
also grant equivalency for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Repeatable: 99.00
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
This P.O.S.T. certified 24-hour course meets the tri-annual update requirements for
Field Training Officers assigned in P.O.S.T. certified Field Training Programs. F.T.O.s
will receive updated information and methods regarding teaching and training skills,
leadership, ethics, legal requirements, standardized evaluation guidelines, and current
curriculum and methods used in Law Enforcement Academy.
LE 353 Field Training Administrator
1.5 units.
Prerequisite: P.O.S.T certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the
Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility
is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant
equivalency for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Repeatable: 99.00
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
This P.O.S.T. certified 24-hour course meets the requirements for law enforcement
agency personnel assigned as Supervisors, Administrators, or Coordinators (S.A.C.s)
of P.O.S.T. approved Field Training Programs. Course curriculum includes P.O.S.T.
requirements, roles and responsibilities, contemporary adult learning, legal and liability
issues, evaluations and documentation, and program management methods and strategies.
LE 354 Training Management Update
1.5 units.
Prerequisite: POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent training as determined
by the Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment
eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will
also grant equivalency for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
This POST certified 24-hour course is designed to update the law enforcement agency
training manager or coordinator with changes in regulations and case law, challenges,
opportunities, and trends in the training environment.
LE 355 Leadership Development
2.5 units.
Prerequisite: P.O.S.T. certified basic law enforcement academy or Standards and Training for Corrections
(STC) certified training academy, or equivalent training as determined by the Director
Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not
a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency
for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
This P.O.S.T. and STC certified 40-hour course is designed to prepare students for
a leadership position within a law enforcement agency. It is offered in two formats:
one day per month for five months, or five consecutive days. Course curriculum includes
leadership concepts and roles, organizational change, liability issues, performance
evaluations, disciplinary processes, group dynamics, ethical decision making, community
policing, and oral board preparation and exercise.
LE 356 Crime Scene Investigation
2.0 units.
Prerequisite: POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent training as determined
by the Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment
eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will
also grant equivalency for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This POST certified course provides advanced instruction and "hands-on" application
in photographing, protecting, processing, and documenting crime scenes as well as
the proper methods of the handling of associated physical evidence. This course satisfies
the requirement for the universal elective for ICI certification pursuant to California
Penal Code 13519.9.
LE 357 Instructor Development
2.5 units.
Prerequisite: P.O.S.T. certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the
Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility
is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant
equivalency for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
This P.O.S.T. certified 40-hour course provides the essential instructional and facilitation
skills and strategies for those interested in being an instructor in a law enforcement
or public safety related training program. The P.O.S.T. Academy Instructor Certification
Course (A.I.C.C.) meets the initial training requirement for instructors in the Regular
Basic Course (Law Enforcement Academy) as well as the tri-annual recertification training
requirement.
LE 360 Arrest & Control/Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
0.5 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Prerequisite: P.O.S.T. certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the
Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility
is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant
equivalency for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Short-term training courses focusing on specialized law enforcement instruction in
arrest and control and emergency vehicle operations. The training will be divided
into four-hour modules. Topics will be identified on an annual basis in conjunction
with law enforcement agencies. On the track driving is used. May be repeated as often
as necessary for purposes of recertification.
LE 361 Force Options Simulator Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)
0.5 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Limitation on enrollment: must possess a valid driver's license.
Prerequisite: POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the Director,
Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not
a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency
for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Short-term training course focusing on specialized law enforcement instruction in
force options simulator and emergency vehicle operations. The training will be divided
into four-hour modules. Topics will be identified on an annual basis in conjunction
with law enforcement agencies. May be repeated as often as necessary for purposes
of recertification.
LE 362 Law Enforcement Driving Simulator/Emergency Vehicle Operations
0.5 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Prerequisite: POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the Director,
Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not
a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency
for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Repeatable: 99.00
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Short-term training courses focusing on specialized law enforcement technology in
law enforcement driving simulators and emergency vehicle operations. The training
will be divided into four-hour modules. Topics will be identified on an annual basis
in conjunction with law enforcement agencies. On the track driving and driving simulators
are used. May be repeated as often as necessary for purposes of recertification.
LE 363 Force Options Simulator/Arrest and Control
0.5 units.
Prerequisite: P.O.S.T. certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the
Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility
is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant
equivalency for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Repeatable: 99.00
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Short-term training courses focusing on specialized law enforcement instruction in
force options simulator and arrest and control techniques. The training will be divided
into four-hour modules. Topics will be identified on an annual basis in conjunction
with law enforcement agencies. May be repeated as often as necessary for purposes
of recertification.
LE 364 Law Enforcement Driving Simulator/Arrest and Control
0.5 units.
Prerequisite: P.O.S.T. certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the
Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility
is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant
equivalency for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Short-term training courses focusing on specialized law enforcement instructions in
law enforcement driving simulator and arrest and control techniques. The training
will be divided into four-hour modules. Topics will be identified on an annual basis
in conjunction with law enforcement agencies. Driving simulators will be used. May
be repeated as often as necessary for purposes of recertification. Arrest and control
consists of a comprehensive update and review of arrest and control skills and methods.
LE 365 Law Enforcement Driving Simulator/Force Options Simulator
0.5 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Prerequisite: P.O.S.T. certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the
Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility
is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant
equivalency for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Short-term training courses focusing on specialized law enforcement technology in
law enforcement driving simulators and force operations simulators. The training will
be divided into four-hour modules. Topics will be identified on an annual basis in
conjunction with law enforcement agencies. Driving and force option simulators will
be used. May be repeated as often as necessary for purposes of recertification.
LE 366 Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
0.5 - 1.0 units.
Prerequisite: POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent training as determined
by the Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment
eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will
also grant equivalency for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course focuses on law enforcement emergency vehicle operations. Topics will be
identified on a periodic basis in conjunction with law enforcement agencies.
LE 367 Arrest & Control Update
0.5 units.
Prerequisite: POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the Director,
Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not
a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency
for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Course consists of a comprehensive update and review of arrest and control skills
and methods, including safety, liability, control techniques, handcuffing and searching,
grappling, and pugilistic. Variable unit range course.
LE 368 Law Enforcement Agency Emergency Vehicle Operations Course Training
1.0 unit.
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in a State of California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and
Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Law Enforcement Academy.
Limitations on Enrollment: Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle within the State
of California.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
This course is designed to satisfy POST requirements for basic training in vehicle
operations for Recruits/Cadets enrolled in a POST certified Law Enforcement Academy.
The student will learn defensive driving principles and techniques, recognize that
emergency response (Code 3) driving demands a high level of concentration and instant
reactions, understand that a vehicle pursuit is never more important than the safety
of officers and the public, and be proficient in the operation of the emergency vehicle
and understand dynamic forces.
LE 370 Arrest and Control Instructor Update
1.5 units.
Prerequisite: P.O.S.T. and Standards and Training for Corrections certified basic law enforcement
academy or equivalent as determined by the Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE:
Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory
and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency for licensure or employment
purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Course consists of review and update of arrest and control skills, teaching and training
methods including safety, liability, control techniques, handcuffing and searching,
grappling, and pugilistic. Previous state certification as an Arrest & Control Instructor
is required. May be repeated as often as necessary for purposes of recertification.
LE 371 Arrest and Control Instructor Certification Course
5.0 units.
Prerequisite: P.O.S.T. and Standards and Training for Corrections certified basic law enforcement
academy or equivalent as determined by the Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE:
Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not a guarantee that state regulatory
and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency for licensure or employment
purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
This P.O.S.T. and STC certified course is designed to prepare the student as an instructor
in arrest and control methods and meets the P.O.S.T. training requirements for Arrest
and Control Instructors pursuant to regulations 1070/1082 for arrest and control courses.
LE 372 Physical Training Instructor
2.5 units.
Prerequisite: P.O.S.T. certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the
Director, Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility
is not a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant
equivalency for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
This P.O.S.T. certified course is designed to prepare the student as an instructor
in physical training methods and meets the P.O.S.T. training requirements for Law
Enforcement Basic Academy Physical Training Instructors pursuant to regulation 1070/1082
for the regular basic course.
LE 390 Driver Awareness Instructor
0.5 units.
Advisories: POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the Director,
Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not
a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency
for licensure or employment purposes.
Limitations on Enrollment: Students must I) Be free of felony convictions; 2) possess a valid California Driver's
License; 3) undergo a fingerprint and criminal history check; 4) be a minimum of I8
years of age; 5) be a United States high school graduate; pass the GED, pass the California
High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree
from an accredited college or university; and 6) complete a medical suitability examination.
Acceptable for credit: C - Credit - Not Degree Applicable
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
This course is designed to prepare the student to become an instructor for a law enforcement
driver awareness course involving slow skills driving. This course covers the dynamics
of emergency and law enforcement vehicle operations including defensive driving, to
enhance the safety and raise the skill level of peace officers in California. Students
will learn to implement and instruct the basic skills that can be incorporated into
all vehicle operation. Students who complete this course can then take the Driver
Training Instructor 40-hour course (LE 391).
LE 391 Driver Training Instructor
1.0 unit.
Advisories: LE 390 - Driver Awareness Instructor ; POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the Director,
Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not
a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency
for licensure or employment purposes.
Limitations on Enrollment: Students must I) Be free of felony convictions; 2) possess a valid California Driver's
License; 3) undergo a fingerprint and criminal history check; 4) be a minimum of I8
years of age; 5) be a United States high school graduate; pass the GED, pass the California
High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree
from an accredited college or university; and 6) complete a medical suitability examination.
Acceptable for credit: C - Credit - Not Degree Applicable
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Course is designated to teach skills and techniques necessary to effectively provide
instruction in Driver Training courses focused on Emergency Driving, Emergency Vehicle
Operation, and Law Enforcement Pursuit Driving
LE 421 Complaint Dispatcher
4.5 units.
Acceptable for credit: C - Credit - Not Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
Emphasizes the responsibilities and tasks of the public safety dispatcher in law enforcement
and fire agencies. Students learn and demonstrate in practical simulations acceptable
telephone and radio procedures as well as effective decision-making.
LE 424 PC 832 Arrest
2.0 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Freedom from illness or disability that would prevent the student from safely performing
the required arrest and control physical skills.
Acceptable for credit: C - Credit - Not Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
This course is a survey of the laws of arrest, search and seizure, and use of force.
Course includes skill development and assessment of physical arrest and control methods.
Meets all requirements for certification under California Penal Code section 832 in
laws and methods of arrest for limited function peace officers and other public officers
as required by statute.
LE 425 PC 832 Firearms
0.5 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Freedom from illness or disability that would prevent the student from safely participating
in live fire shooting activities. Students not employed (as a peace officer) or sponsored
by a California law enforcement agency are required to obtain a CA Department of Justice
(DOJ) Firearms Clearance (PC13511.5).
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
This course is a basic knowledge and skills course in firearms for peace officers
newly assigned to carry a firearm in the course of their duties. Course includes skill
development and assessment of fundamentals of shooting, firearms nomenclature, maintenance,
and safety. Meets requirements for certification under California Penal Code section
832 for limited function peace officers to carry and use firearms as required by statute.
Presented over three consecutive days including two full days on a local firing range.
(F,S,U)
LE 426 Patrol Rifle Course
0.5 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Students must I) Be free of felony convictions; 2) possess a valid California Driver's
License; 3) undergo a fingerprint and criminal history check; 4) be a minimum of I8
years of age; 5) be a United States high school graduate; pass the GED, pass the California
High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree
from an accredited college or university; and 6) complete a medical suitability examination.
Prerequisite: POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the Director,
Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not
a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency
for licensure or employment purposes.
Acceptable for credit: C - Credit - Not Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
Patrol Rifle Course, long/short barrel, meets POST 1081 Mandate and Penal Code section
33220(b). P.O.S.T. describes this course as a rifle course part II. The course covers
law update, review of use of force issues, agency policies, mission, safety issues,
nomenclature, specifications, capabilities, firearm care, breakdown, and cleaning,
tactical considerations, skill development and qualifications.
LE 427 Bicycle Patrol
1.5 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Students must I) Be free of felony convictions; 2) possess a valid California Driver's
License; 3) undergo a fingerprint and criminal history check; 4) be a minimum of I8
years of age; 5) be a United States high school graduate; pass the GED, pass the California
High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree
from an accredited college or university; and 6) complete a medical suitability examination.
Prerequisite: POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the Director,
Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee
state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency
Acceptable for credit: C - Credit - Not Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Provides instruction on the skills necessary to properly use a bicycle for patrol,
including bicycle maintenance, riding skills, apprehension techniques and tactical
firearms. Curriculum includes basic riding skills, tactical firearms, equipment, nutrition,
physical fitness and basic bicycle maintenance.
LE 428 Campus Law Enforcement
2.5 units.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
This specialized course of instruction provides California school peace officers,
as defined in Penal Code section 830.32, with training designed to meet the unique
safety needs of a school environment. This course is intended to supplement any other
training requirements. This P.O.S.T. certification 40-hour course provides
students with the P.O.S.T. Field Training Officer requirements, training techniques,
and methodologies for officers assigned to train and supervise new field trainees.
LE 432 Probation Academy
14.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
C-ID Course Number: NA
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
The Core Probation Academy is designed to satisfy State of California Standards and
Training for Corrections (STC) requirements for students wanting to be hired as a
probation officer by a law enforcement agency or currently employed as such. Core
refers to the description of the job as it relates to the overall mission of the probation
officer job and its place in the criminal justice system and from the state-wide job
analysis research conducted periodically by the STC program of the California Board
of State and Community Corrections. The Core Academy is an intensive college course.
Students attending the academy will be faced with solving complex problems in a stressful,
disciplined, and structured environment. Students will understand the roles and functions
of the adult criminal justice system and its processes. Students will demonstrate
problem-solving strategies for addressing criminal behavior in a probation setting.
LE 440 Basic Driving Skills
0.5 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Students must possess a valid driver’s license and have no physical conditions that
would prohibit them from safely operating a motor vehicle.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is designed to improve basic driving skills to include defensive driving
techniques, collision avoidance, slow speed precision driving maneuvers and driving
simulator practice. Students are required to study the California Driver Handbook
prior to the class and bring the California Driver Handbook to the class.
LE 441 Advanced Driving Skills II
0.5 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Students must possess a valid driver’s license and have no physical conditions that
would prohibit them from safely operating a motor vehicle.
Prerequisite: LE 440 - Basic Driving Skills
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is designed to reinforce basic driving skills in addition to advanced
simulator training and vehicle control techniques to include skid control, braking,
acceleration and turning. Students are required to study the California Driver Handbook
prior to the class and bring the California Driver Handbook to the class.
LE 450 Firearms Instructor
1.0 unit.
Advisories: POST certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the Director,
Law Enforcement Training. NOTE: Approval of equivalent enrollment eligibility is not
a guarantee that state regulatory and licensing authorities will also grant equivalency
for licensure or employment purposes.
Limitations on Enrollment: Students must I) Be free of felony convictions; 2) possess a valid California Driver's
License; 3) undergo a fingerprint and criminal history check; 4) be a minimum of I8
years of age; 5) be a United States high school graduate; pass the GED, pass the California
High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree
from an accredited college or university; and 6) complete a medical suitability examination.; Must be a sworn peace officer or retired peace officer with DOJ clearance
Acceptable for credit: C - Credit - Not Degree Applicable
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
This 40 hour course is designed to train individuals to be Firearms Instructors. The
course will cover Instructor responsibilities, training philosophies, fundamental
shooting principals, shooting errors, teaching techniques and lesson planning. THIS
COURSE PROVIDES UPDATED LEGISLATIVE CONTENT REGARDING PC835(a)
LE 480 Women in Public Safety Careers
3.0 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: Students may be prohibited from enrolling based on health and safety issues. Students
will be participating in rigorous physical activities including lifting weights from
the floor to overhead, strength training with weight machines and free weights, calisthenics
such as push-ups and sit-ups, running distances of 1 ½ miles or farther, sprinting
200 yards, climbing 6 foot fences and walls, climbing ladders, walking and climbing
embankments and stairways with ambulance gurneys and stretchers, climbing flights
of stairs while dragging fire hoses and wearing several pounds of equipment.
Acceptable for credit: C - Credit - Not Degree Applicable
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is designed to prepare women for successful completion of a Public Safety
Basic Academy in Law Enforcement, Fire Technology or Emergency Medical Services. This
course will focus on physical, academic, emotional and psychological preparation.