Peace Officer Training Certificate

Peace Officer Training Certificate is a Diploma program taught at Lake Region State College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Peace Officer Training Certificate at Lake Region State College prepares students for careers in law enforcement through North Dakota’s state-approved police academy. Students build knowledge and abilities aligned with North Dakota requirements for peace officer employment, with training that covers criminal law, patrol procedures, investigations, defensive tactics, emergency response, firearms, and report writing.

This is a one-semester program that combines classroom instruction, physical fitness, and practical law enforcement skills. The curriculum includes CJ 101 Fundamentals of Law Enforcement, CJ 102 Investigation Techniques, CJ 104 Defensive Tactics, CJ 150 Patrol Procedures, CJ 155 Police Skills, HPER 165 First Responder, and HPER 265 Physical Training, for a total of 17 credits.

Graduates earn a Peace Officer Training Certificate and are prepared to pursue employment with law enforcement agencies throughout North Dakota.

Modules

• CJ 101 Fundamentals of Law Enforcement
• CJ 102 Investigation Techniques
• CJ 104 Defensive Tactics
• CJ 150 Patrol Procedures
• CJ 155 Police Skills
• HPER 165 First Responder
• HPER 265 Physical Training

The minimum requirements for admission in Peace Officer Training Certificate at Lake Region State College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Lake Region State College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Lake Region State College as pre-requiste for admission in Peace Officer Training Certificate.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Enrollment in the Peace Officer Training Program (POTP) requires additional steps beyond the general LRSC application. Applicants must complete the following:

• LRSC Admission Application
• POTP Application
• Medical Release Form

Due to limited seating, applicants should begin the application process early before the semester the program is offered.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.lrsc.edu/programs/peace-officer-training-certificate

• Employment with law enforcement agencies throughout North Dakota

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.