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Police Foundations Program

Would you rather learn the police foundations from a law enforcement-specialist career college or a business college?

A career in public sector law enforcement means working for a publicly funded police force. This difficult and demanding work requires many skills, physical and mental. Many of these can be developed with training, others are more innate or intuitive.

CSPIS's Police Foundations program may give an edge even over other police foundations programs from business career colleges. Our strong emphasis on all elements of law enforcement serves as a preparation for candidates wishing to continue on this career path at the municipal, provincial or federal level. Being a graduate of this intensive, highly focused course could give you an advantage in being accepted into a police academy, and help ensure your success there.

CSPIS's police foundations program runs year-round, so you can get started without delay.

Course Outline

Section 1. Developmental Competencies

Communications
Report Writing in Policing
Introduction to Computers
First Aid and CPR
Psychology
Interpersonal and Group Dynamics
Conflict Management
Issues in Diversity

Section 2. Sociology and Political Science

Sociology and Canadian Society
Contemporary Social Problems
Community and Social Services
Youths in Conflict with the Law
First Nations People
Political Science
Public Administration
Principles of Ethical Reasoning

Section 3. Law and Justice

Criminal Law and Civil Law
Criminal Justice System
Criminal Code
Provincial Offences
Criminology
Use of Force

Section 4. Police Procedures

Police Powers
Interviewing and Investigation
Introduction to Forensic Science
Community Policing
Field Placement in Community Policing
Traffic Management
Lifestyle Management
Interview and Employment Preparation

Entrance Requirements

• grade 12 diploma or equivalent
  
• pre-enrollment interview
  
• entrance abilities test

You may qualify for mature student status if you are over 19 years of age and have at least one full year of work experience.

Graduation Requirements

• credit for each of the four modules in this program
  
• an overall average of 60% is required as a minimum passing standard
  
• a grade of 80% or higher will qualify for an honors diploma

Marks are awarded for independent and classroom exercises, quizzes, tests and exams.

For more information about the Police Foundations program, please contact our Admissions Department at (416) 785-5701.

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