Basic POST Certification Technical Certificate of Credit BPC1

The Basic Law Enforcement Certificate program is uniquely designed with students needing a flexible alternative to fulltime day classes in mind. The program provides students with the necessary skills, standards, and knowledge in order to become qualified, proficiently trained, ethical and competent peace officers in criminal justice careers. Successful graduation from the program certifies the graduate as a Georgia Peace Officer by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.). This program only offers the basic foundational first step in law enforcement.

Minimum Test Scores:

Next Gen. ACCUPLACER

Reading: 224
Writing: 236
Arithmetic: 229

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

LETA 1011Introduction to Law Enforcement for POST Certification

2

LETA 1017Law Enforcement Skills for Basic POST Certification

2

LETA 1023Investigative Services for Basic POST Certification 75

4

LETA 1027Law Enforcement Procedures for Basic POST Certification 90

3

LETA 1029Traffic Services for Basic POST Certification

3

LETA 1031Community Relations for Basic POST Certification

3

LETA 1035Criminal Law for Basic POST Certification

3

LETA 1037Emergency Vehicle Operation Course for Basic Post Certification

2

LETA 1039Firearms Training for Basic POST Certification

4

Minimum Length of Program: 2 Term(s)

Total Credit Hours: 26