Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

POLICE ACADEMY
DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
(Basic Police Training)
(Open to all students)
Several programs at Rio Hondo College are
certified by the Commission of Peace Officer
Standards and Training (POST). There are
certain minimum physical requirements for
peace officers as well as requirements of good
moral character. Students may obtain more
specific information about these requirements
from the Administration of Justice staff.
At the Administration of Justice Regional
Training Center, a modern and complete law
enforcement training facility is maintained. The
center is equipped to train in the use of firearms,
obstacle course for physical training, and weight
training apparatus and driver training exercises.
The facility is equipped to train in other
areas related to the field of law enforcement,
security and corrections. If you are interested
CAREER CERTIFICATE
in attending the Rio Hondo Police Academy
there are information meetings being held on a
monthly basis. Please call at (562) 463-7756.
Students who have previously earned a Basic
POST Certificate or who are transferring to
Rio Hondo College from another college as
Administration of Justice majors must meet the
college transfer requirements and complete at
least six units of Administration of Justice courses
at Rio Hondo College in addition to regular
required courses to be eligible for graduation.
Required Courses Units
PAC 040 *Basic Police Recruit Class ..........24
OR
PAC 075 B,C and D
*Basic Police Recruit Classes
(Level III-I) ................................16
*Prerequisite
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