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The Peace Officer Training Certificate prepares students for careers in law enforcement through North Dakota's state-approved police academy. As the only college in North Dakota authorized to deliver a POST police academy, Lake Region State College provides hands-on, academy-style training that combines classroom instruction, physical fitness, and practical law enforcement skills.

During this one-semester program, students develop the knowledge and abilities needed to meet North Dakota's requirements for peace officer employment. Training covers criminal law, patrol procedures, investigations, defensive tactics, emergency response, firearms, report writing, and other essential skills used by today's law enforcement professionals.

Graduates earn a Peace Officer Training Certificate and are prepared to pursue employment with law enforcement agencies throughout North Dakota.

 

Peace Officer Training Certificate Curriculum

Complete this one-semester certificate to meet North Dakota POST licensing requirements and prepare for a career in law enforcement.

CJ 101Fundamentals of Law Enforcement3
CJ 102Investigation Techniques2
CJ 104Defensive Tactics2
CJ 150Patrol Procedures3
CJ 155Police Skills4
HPER 165First Responder2
HPER 265Physical Training1
Total Credits17
 

 

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