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AJPS 107 Basic Police Academy

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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites

Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.

Course Description

Basic Police Academy (California P.O.S.T. Certified): Entry-level peace officer training including criminal justice law, patrol/investigation, defensive tactics, firearms & chemical agents, traffic enforcement, vehicle operations, report writing, leadership, ethics, cultural diversity, community relations, and first aid/CPR. Entry requirements: P.O.S.T test, agility, medical & background clearance.

Units: 26
Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 160-180
  • Lab hours/semester: 768-864
  • Homework hours/semester: 320-360
Prerequisites: Completion of application with all required documents. Pass the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB); Pass a Physical Agility Test; Department of Justice fingerprint clearance; Physical Clearance and Limitation Report; and Valid California Driver License.
Corequisites: None