Law Enforcement

Police Academy training is conducted through an array of training exercises, crime scenarios, self-defense, and fitness training. Students will learn conflict mediation and resolution, investigation techniques, and be trained in the use of advanced security related training equipment, including vehicles.

Jennifer Werges | 314-989-7482 | Send an Email

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Prerequisites

Subject	Sophomore Year		Junior Year
	After 1st Semester	After 2nd Semester	After 1st Semester
English	1.5	1.5	2
Math	1	1.5	2
Science	.5	1	1.5
Social Studies	.5	1	1.5
Minimum Core Needed Includes credits from ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies, PLUS up to 1/2 credit Health, 1/2 credit Personal Finance , and 1 credit PE	5	6.5	8
Minimum Total Credits Needed	9	12	15
Additional Prerequisites Essential to Participation in this Program
A medical physical must be completed and submitted before the first day of class.

A law enforcement student puts handcuffs on a classmate

Your School Supplies

Tools & Equipment

Uniform Requirements

Academic Materials

Credits & Certifications

High School Credit

College Credit

St. Louis Community College - Students may be eligible for college credit through the credit for prior learning process at STLCC

College credit and certification are not guaranteed. Their attainment is dependent on student performance in both the course and on external industry assessments. All certifications are through external agencies and the accommodations permitted will vary from assessment to assessment. Additionally, students must participate in the full two years of the program to be potentially eligible for all certifications listed.

Certifications

International Academies of Emergency Dispatch
Emergency Telecommunicator Certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) stackable credentials
FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200, 700

Core Essential Skills

Core Essential Skills

Core Essential Skills

Essential Processing Skills Needed for Success

Independently perform basic computer skills; for example manage passwords and access online platforms
Apply problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to follow simple and multi-step verbal and/or written instructions
Demonstrate willingness to ask for help
Ability to manage one’s time; for example, to complete an assignment/project within a given time frame
Ability to accept constructive feedback and adjust work accordingly
Adhere to and follow all program safety rules and expectations and assume personal responsibility for safety
Ability to manage the demands and organizational needs of attending 2 different schools
Ability to learn and apply strong report writing and reading skills
Ability to take notes from the textbook and/or lecture, and implement a consistent study strategy
Ability to communicate information effectively with peers and instructor, and apply communication strategies to public speaking
Work individually and in groups while maintaining a positive and professional attitude, in a simulated high-stress environment(s)
Learn and develop coping strategies, including patience, tolerance, and/or flexibility
Take the initiative to start task(s) once instructions have been given
Ability to generalize or apply new information to decision making and problem solving
Ability to apply coping strategies to regulate emotions and behavior in high-stress simulated situations
Ability to learn and apply strategies of situational awareness
Willingness and ability to adhere to a professional dress code and/or uniform

Essential Physical Skills Needed for Success

Ability to build and be responsible for physical conditioning, such as strength and endurance
Able to tolerate a simulated law enforcement environment, including loud noises such as sirens, bangs and yelling/vocalizations, high places, small spaces, and variable temperatures
Able to climb, lift, bend and handle taxing physical activity

How will my time be spent?

Program Year	Classroom Time	Lab Time
CTE Year One	50% - 70%	30% - 50%
CTE Year Two	25% - 50%	25% - 50%