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Peace Officer Advanced Technical Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The peace officer training program at Hennepin Technical College is accredited by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (POST). The Peace Officer certificate program is designed to prepare students to become professional police officers who have the ability to think clearly, apply communication and human behavior principles, and effectively use hands on skills as the situation requires. This certificate program provides the final skills component of the law enforcement curriculum mandated by the POST Board.

Award Outcomes

Demonstrate ethical principles required to perform the duties of a peace officer

Demonstrate capacity for self-awareness and emotional intelligence in conflict management and de-escalation situations

Demonstrate lawful use of force

Demonstrate concepts and techniques to conduct vehicle contacts and emergency vehicle operations

Demonstrate effective communication with victims, witnesses, and suspects from diverse populations and identify implicit biases and how bias affects critical thinking in crisis intervention situations

Demonstrate investigative techniques including documentation of calls for service and citizen contacts, crime scene processing, and evidence collection

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the program the student will be eligible to take the Minnesota State Peace Officer License Examination. Completion of this Examination is required in order to obtain entry into peace officer positions with Minnesota state, county, or local agencies.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 26 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
POLC2225Criminal Investigation

3

POLC2230Legal Issues

3

POLC2231MN Criminal and Traffic Codes

3

POLC2235Police Report Writing/Interview

2

POLC2241Crisis Intervention and Human Behavior

3

POLC2262In Progress Response

3

POLC2276Traffic

2

POLC2281Defensive Tactics

3

POLC2285Crime Scene and Evidence

1

POLC2291Firearms

3

POLC2300Tactical Driving

0

General Education Required 0 Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Advanced Technical Certificate Credits 26

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
POLC2225Criminal Investigation

3

POLC2230Legal Issues

3

POLC2231MN Criminal and Traffic Codes

3

POLC2235Police Report Writing/Interview

2

POLC2241Crisis Intervention and Human Behavior

3

Total Credits  14

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
POLC2262In Progress Response

3

POLC2276Traffic

2

POLC2281Defensive Tactics

3

POLC2285Crime Scene and Evidence

1

POLC2291Firearms

3

POLC2300Tactical Driving

0

Total Credits  12

Graduation (26 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice. This listing is to be used strictly as an advising tool.

 

5/16/2024 : BP 8002 / EP