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Credentials for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

65 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $76,290 · projected growth +3.1%. See full occupation profile →

Associate's Degree

Administration of Justice

Southwestern College (CA)
Course

Advanced Law Enforcement

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Utilize proper patrol techniques and radio communicationsDemonstrate techniques for officer and violator contactDemonstrate correct notetaking and notebook constructionDemonstrate proper methods of searching and transporting subjectsGenerate an incident reportAnalyze the ethical and professional responsibilities of law enforcement officers
Bachelor's Degree

B.S. in Justice Administration

DeVry University-Illinois
Associate's Degree

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Wallace State Community College
Certificate

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Wallace Community College Selma
Certificate

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Northeast Alabama Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Northwest-Shoals Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Chattahoochee Valley Community College
AL
Certificate

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Jefferson State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Lawson State Community College
AL
Certificate

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Chattahoochee Valley Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Jefferson State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

CRJ: Basic Criminology

Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate

CRJ: Basic Investigation

Pikes Peak State College
Course

Career Pathway Project (CPP) for Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Create a formal, narrative proposal that communicates a specific concept, process, or product related to LawConduct independent research related to a selected project conceptWrite a detailed report on the chosen project, demonstrating correct usage of standard writing formatProduce an original multimedia presentation based upon project resultsDesign a project portfolio that includes documentation of components of the project
Certification

Certified 1911 Pistolsmith Course

American Gunsmithing Institute
Disassemble and reassemble the 1911 pistol including all parts and variationsExplain the design, function, and mechanical operation of the 1911 pistolFit and tune barrel, slide, and frame components for accuracy and reliability on the 1911 pistolInstall and fit safety, control, and trigger components on the 1911 pistolPerform trigger jobs and internal action work on the 1911 pistolInstall sights and perform slide machining operations on the 1911 pistol
Short-Term Certificate

Corrections

Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Criminal Justice

Lawson State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

Criminal Justice

South Arkansas College
Short-Term Certificate

Criminal Justice

Southern Union State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

Criminal Justice

Sullivan University
Certificate

Criminal Justice

South Arkansas College
Associate's Degree

Criminal Justice

Southwestern College (CA)
Associate's Degree

Criminal Justice

Calhoun Community College
Certificate

Criminal Justice

Sullivan University
Associate's Degree

Criminal Justice

Northeast Alabama Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

Criminal Justice

Wallace Community College - Dothan
Bachelor's Degree

Criminal Justice

Sullivan University
Associate's Degree

Criminal Justice Xfer Maj DwD

Otero College
Associate's Degree

Criminal Justice Xfer Maj DwD

Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate

Criminal Justice w/emp in Crime Scene Technician

Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Criminal Justice w/emp in Law Enforcement

Wallace State Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Criminal Justice/Police Science

Wallace Community College Selma
Associate's Degree

Cyber-Forensic

Southwestern College (CA)
Bachelor's Degree

Forensic Biology

Alabama State University
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Forensic Investigation

Jacksonville State University
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Forensic Investigation - Criminal Investigations

Jacksonville State University
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Forensic Psychology

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
AL
Course

Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to describe the role of forensic scienceApprise the different types of forensic science laboratories and professional organizationsApply concepts of the scientific method to forensic science and to crime scene investigationsClassify physical evidence based on how it is producedPlan and carry out an investigation to determine the value of physical and trace evidenceUse models for the evaluation of handwriting and document evidence
Short-Term Certificate

Forensics

Northeast Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Homeland Security

Northeast Alabama Community College
AL
Course

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Summarize procedural rights guaranteed by the fourth, fifth, sixthResearch, evaluate, and share information on ways that political, moralDifferentiate among the origins, purposes, and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal lawsDiscuss the connection between ethics and professionalism in the criminal justice systemDescribe Title VII, ADA, human diversity, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)Describe structures and purposes of courts in local, state and federal jurisdictions
Course

Introduction to Law and the American Legal System

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate skills necessary for a career in a legal field, including written communication, public speakingObtain and share information about the impact of significant Supreme Court decisions on law enforcementObtain and present information about fundamental sources of law in American societyResearch, compile, and communicate information to compare and contrast the history and applications of common lawDescribe ethical and professional responsibility in the legal professionModel appropriate and ethical use of data and communications technology
Course

Introduction to Public Safety

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe the origins and development of American law enforcement and crime prevention programsAnalyze structure and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement agenciesSummarize private security functions. to CorrectionsCompare and contrast local, state, federal, and privately contracted incarceration facilitiesCompare and contrast local, state, federal, and private institutional programsDescribe the relationship between inmate rights and prison reform
Associate's Degree

Justice Studies - Criminal Justice

Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Associate's Degree

Justice and Public Safety Administration

Sullivan University
Certificate

LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY

Otero College
Certificate

LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY

Pikes Peak State College
Certificate

Law Enforcement

South Arkansas College
Short-Term Certificate

Law Enforcement Academy

Technical College of the Rockies
Associate's Degree

Law Enforcement Academy

Otero College
Certificate

Law Enforcement Academy

Technical College of the Rockies
Certificate

Law Enforcement Academy ( cert level changed by JC.)

Pikes Peak State College
Certificate

Law Enforcement Training Academy

Southwestern College (CA)
Course

Law Enforcement and Corrections

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate patrol techniques and the use of radio communications equipmentDescribe procedures for contact between officer and violatorDescribe the necessary contents of a law enforcement notebookDescribe appropriate methods for searching and transporting subjectsDescribe the contents of an incident reportExplain methods for proper transportation of prisoners in a correctional system
Short-Term Certificate

Law Enforcement, General

Northeast Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Law Enforcement, Management

Northeast Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Law Enforcement/Police Science

Northwest-Shoals Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Law Enforcement/Police Science

Jefferson State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Law Enforcement/Police Science

Chattahoochee Valley Community College
AL
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