Law Enforcement

Overview

The Law Enforcement Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students for a career in law enforcement. The passing of a prescreening, fingerprint clearance and background investigation are required prior to entry into the Police Academy.

he Southeast Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy is fully certified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards Training Board (AZPOST). The program covers the training and skills needed in criminal and traffic law, defensive tactics, firearms, physical fitness and defensive driving that is required for a career in law enforcement.

Students who complete the program will earn 30 Cochise College LEO credits. The academy is a rigorous 790-hour, 20-week program. Classes are held Monday-Thursday from 7 AM-5:30 PM on the Cochise College Douglas Campus. On campus housing and a meal plan is available for non-commuting recruits.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

• Apply acquired knowledge and skills for the successful completion of the Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) certification requirements.
• 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.

Admission Requirements

Must be 21 years old by Police Academy Graduation. Must meet standards set forth in R13-4-105 of the Arizona Administrative Code.

Students must meet the AZPOST minimum requirements for a law enforcement officer for the state of Arizona including passing a comprehensive background investigation which includes a background interview, polygraph test and medical exam by an AZPOST approved physician. Students can be sponsored by a Law Enforcement Agency or can enroll through the open enrollment process.

Degree & Certificates

•  Law Enforcement - AAS Degree (Catalog)
• Law Enforcement - Certificate - Less Than 1 Year (Catalog)