Law Enforcement - Certificate (Major Code - LEOC)
The Law Enforcement Certificate is designed to prepare students for a career in law enforcement. A prescreening process that includes a medical exam, polygraph exam and background investigation are required prior to entry into the Police Academy.
Must be 21 years old by Police Academy Graduation. Must meet standards set forth in R13-4-105 of the Arizona Administrative Code.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Articulate a comprehensive understanding of legal issues, patrol and investigation techniques and community relations.
- Demonstrate defensive tactics and tactical driving techniques, knowledge of traffic procedures and the professional use of firearms as applicable to law enforcement guidelines.
- Explain the importance of physical conditioning and wellness, and perform applications of first aid techniques as required for law enforcement.
- Model professional communication ability, write effective reports and demonstrate proficient use of technology.
Degree Map
CORE CURRICULUM 30 CREDITS
| LEO 200 | Introduction to Law Enforcement Technology | 2 |
| LEO 201 | Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement | 3 |
| LEO 202 | Firearms Training for Law Enforcement | 2 |
| LEO 203 | Report Writing for Law Enforcement | 2 |
| LEO 204 | Physical Conditioning and Wellness for Law Enforcement | 1 |
| LEO 205 | Community Relations for Law Enforcement | 2 |
| LEO 206 | First Aid for Law Enforcement | 1 |
| LEO 207 | Defensive Tactics for Law Enforcement | 1 |
| LEO 208 | Tactical Driving for Law Enforcement | 1 |
| LEO 209 | Criminal Investigations for Law Enforcement | 4 |
| LEO 210 | Criminal Law for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| LEO 211 | Patrol Procedures for Law Enforcement | 4 |
| LEO 212 | Traffic Procedures for Law Enforcement | 4 |
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 30 CREDITS