
Police StudiesCertificates
Do you want to become a police officer in Colorado? Take the first step toward police certification by earning a police academy certificate from Aims.
Get the Costs of Your Training Covered
Local counties are currently covering costs to get trained through Aims’ Peace Officer Academy. This is a great opportunity to gain career training and position yourself to receive job offers immediately after graduating. To get started, contact the county where you live. Select your county and age group below.
Weld County
Up to Age 24
Ages 25 and Up
Larimer County
Up to Age 24
Ages 25 and Up
Peace Officer Academy Certificate
Take the first step toward Police Officer Certification and earn a POST board accredited police academy certificate at Aims, which is required to become a certified police officer in Colorado. In two semesters, learn basic law enforcement techniques, including arrest and control, driving, and conducting investigations. This certificate can be earned in 1 or 2 semesters. The 1 semester Peace Officer Academy Certificate is not Financial Aid eligible.
Row Groupings | Program Requirements: | Credits |
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required | LEA 101 - Basic Police Academy I(Formerly CRJ 101) Conforms to POST standards and state certification requirements as well as the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a peace officer. Emphasis will be on simulating actual situations utilizing both a lecture and laboratory mode of learning. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director. Six credits. |
6 |
required | LEA 103 - Bsc Law Enforcemnt Academy III(Formerly CRJ 103) Enhances the standards established by the P.O.S.T. Board and state certification requirements as well as the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a Police Officer. Emphasis will be on expanding the P.O.S.T. curriculum to create a unique learning experience. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director. Two credits. |
2 |
required | LEA 104 - Bsc Law Enforcement Academy IV(Formerly CRJ 104) Enhances the standards established by the P.O.S.T. Board and state certification requirements as well as the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a Police Officer. Emphasis will be on expanding the P.O.S.T. curriculum to create a unique learning experience. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director. One credit. |
1 |
required | LEA 106 - Arrest Control TechniquesExploration of the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively maintain control of a suspect when making an arrest. Explains the continuum of force and de-escalation of force. Three credits. Course Prerequisites
Permission of Academy Director. |
3 |
required | LEA 107 - Law Enforcement DrivingExploration of the skills, knowledge and abilities required for operation of a law enforcement vehicle. Emphasizes defensive driving. Enables students to demonstrate skills by driving a vehicle under simulated conditions.Three credits. Course Prerequisites
Permission of Academy Director |
3 |
required | LEA 108 - FirearmsDiscusses the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to safely use police firearms. Students will demonstrate skills by firing weapons on a firing range. The student will demonstrate basic safety techniques and will explain the firearms role within the continuum of force. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director. Three credits. |
3 |
required | LEA 118 - Report Writing(Formerly CRJ 118) Identifies the areas of concern in regards to proper documentation of police related activities. Focuses on report writing skills, proper structuring of interviews and chronological documentation of events. Incorporates proper sentence structuring, the use of correct terminology and accuracy in written reports. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director. Three credits. |
3 |
required | LEA 126 - Patrol ProceduresExploration of an in-depth study of the basic knowledge and skills required of a peace officer to safely and effectively accomplish patrol procedures. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director. Three credits. |
3 |
required | LEA 240 - Criminal InvestigationsIntroduces investigation methods and procedures from preliminary investigation through the follow-up stages. Three credits. Course Prerequisites
Permission of Academy Director |
3 |
required | LEA 246 - Traffic InvestigationExploration of the skills and concepts necessary to complete an accurate investigation of a traffic collision. Emphasizes traffic management concepts, selective traffic enforcement, and safety issues. Three credits. Course Prerequisites
Permission of Academy Director |
3 |
required | LEA 247 - Street Survival TechniquesExploration of an in-depth study of the basic knowledge and skills required of a peace officer to safely and effectively accomplish the patrol function. Two credits. Course Prerequisites
Permission of Academy Director |
2 |
required | PED 100 - Fitness ConceptsFocuses on providing information and guidelines for moving toward a more healthy lifestyle. Includes classroom instruction, an individual fitness evaluation, computerized analysis of results, and a prescribed exercise program utilizing the equipment and exercise options available in the Fitness Center. One credit. |
1 |
required | PED 101 - Conditioning LabOffers an independent self-paced format of conditioning exercises to meet individual needs. Emphasizes the value of lifetime fitness and its contribution to achieving personal health and wellness. Students utilize cardiorespiratory, muscular strength and endurance exercises to promote positive changes in health-related fitness components. One credit. |
1 |
Total Credits for Certificate | 34 |
Degree at a Glance
Degree Type
Associate of Applied ScienceLocation
Credits
62Tuition*
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