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The Aims Peace Officer Academy is currently open only to sponsored cadets.
A sponsored cadet is an individual who has been hired or formally endorsed by a law enforcement agency to attend the academy on the agency’s behalf.
We are not accepting non-sponsored (self-pay) applicants at this time.
Are you ready for a challenging and meaningful law enforcement career that allows you to serve and protect your community? With competitive pay, substantial benefits and a growing need for qualified officers, now is the ideal time to begin your journey.
The Aims Peace Officer Academy Certificate program gives you the expert training to become a police officer at one of the lowest tuition rates in Colorado. You'll be prepared to take the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) exam, a requirement to serve as a certified peace officer in the state.
In addition to hands-on training, the Aims Peace Officer Academy emphasizes academic excellence and holds students to high professional standards, with full- and part-time options available.
Between 2021 and 2023, an average of 97.4% of Aims students passed the POST exam on the first try.
Training occurs at the state-of-the-art Aims Public Safety Institute (PSI) on the Windsor Campus, including the new Sim City training environment. Sim City features realistic buildings and a traffic intersection, giving you police training in live-action scenarios alongside cadets from fire and EMS programs.
Are you ready to take the next step toward an exciting career in law enforcement?
Aims Peace Officer Academy instructor Clay Fuller talks about the challenges and triumphs of the police academy experience.
The Aims Peace Officer Academy is guided by Colorado POST standards, with additional police training hours to ensure you're thoroughly prepared to become a police officer.
Skills you'll gain include:
Arrest control, firearms and driving instruction occur over nine weeks at the Flatrock Regional Training Facility in Adams County.
In addition to technical skills, the academy prepares you to manage stress, trauma and mental health challenges that may arise on duty. You’ll also be trained to work respectfully and effectively with people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and abilities, emphasizing communication and de-escalation.
Your instructors include a mix of seasoned professionals--current and former officers, district attorneys, judges, psychologists and experts from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. You'll use scenario-based learning to simulate real-life calls and critical incidents.
Aims instructors use active, student-centered teaching strategies, including peer teaching, discussions and progressive skill development.
Check out our photo gallery of academy cadets in action from training to graduation.
After completing the Peace Officer Academy, you can apply your credits toward an Associate Degree in Police Studies or Criminal Justice at Aims. Many agencies are now seeking officers with academic degrees, and your academy completion provides a strong foundation.
Please note: Enrollment in the Police Studies A.A.S. degree program requires approval from the Peace Officer Academy director.
Planning to pursue a bachelor's or master's degree? Aims offers a transfer pathway to CSU Global, where you can continue your education in criminal justice.
Whether you remain in patrol or grow into specialized roles, the Aims Peace Officer Academy sets the state for a rewarding career. While some positions may require further education, your training at Aims gives you a solid start.
Law enforcement agencies regularly contact the academy director to recruit cadets nearing graduation, providing valuable job placement opportunities for sponsored students.
Note that some of the roles listed below may require further education, including a bachelor's or higher degree.
The faculty at Aims offer real-world law enforcement experience and a commitment to your success. Many instructors are active professionals who offer insight into current practices and agency expectations. You'll learn from instructors representing police departments, courts, legal offices and behavioral health fields.
