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Student Individual Education Plan
Law Enforcement
Police Certification
Catalog Year 2006-2007
Locations Offered: Prescott, Verde Valley
The Yavapai College Police Certification Program is accredited by the Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board in providing Basic Peace Officer training to individuals meeting the requirements of the board and appointing police agencies. The curriculum includes the study of criminal investigations, police community relations, traffic accident investigation, introduction to administration of justice, law, legal principles, patrol procedures, vehicle operations, report and technical writing, physical conditioning, defense tactics, impact weapons, firearm proficiency and safety, first aid, fundamentals of hazardous materials, stress management and use of force. Students must be screened and appointed by an Arizona Law Enforcement Agency. Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to be hired as police officers in the state.
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| PCP 255 | Intensive Police Certification | 36 |
 | Total Minimum Credit Hours | 36 |
The Yavapai College Police Academy is certified by the Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) to provide the 585 plus hour training requirement for police officers in Arizona. Persons completing the program will be eligible for certification by AZ POST.
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