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Certificate of Achievement
Police Academy/Basic Police Academy

The Rio Hondo Police Academy is a certificate program which is designed to prepare students to become entry-level police officers in local and state law enforcement agencies in California. This training course includes 42 learning domains, which includes instruction in leadership, professionalism and ethics, the criminal justice system, policing in the community, introduction to criminal law, laws of arrest, search and seizure, presentation of evidence, investigative report writing, vehicle operations, use of force, traffic enforcement, crime scenes, evidence, forensics, custody, arrest methods, First Aid/CPR, fire- arms, chemical agents, information systems, crimes against the justice system, cultural diversity/discrimination, and procedural justice. This course also meets the certification requirements of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

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Sample Education Plan

This sample education plan for the 2023-2024 catalog year represents one possible pathway through the program. Each university (UC, CSU, private, and others) has their own transfer requirements; please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. Additional course descriptions may be found in the College Catalog.
CourseUnitsTypically Offered
1st Semester
Select one: PAC 075B / PAC 075E M7.0
Notes:
PAC 075B, C, D is the part-time academy/PAC 075E, F, G is the full-time academy

PAC 075B - Basic Course-Module III (Ext) (7.0 units)

Prerequisite: Enrollment requires medical clearance, California Department of Justice clearance for firearms training, passing scores on POST written and physical tests (agency sponsored cadets are exempt).
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.

This course is designed for those interested in becoming a Level III Reserve officer. This course covers criminal law, evidence, investigations, firearms, arrest and control, vehicle operations, report writing, first aid/CPR, cultural diversity, and other related police topics. It is the level of training which satisfies the legal requirements for a Level III Reserve officer.

PAC 075E - Basic Academy Intensive Modular III (7.0 units)

Prerequisite: Enrollment requires medical clearance, California Department of Justice clearance for firearms training, passing scores on POST written and physical tests (agency sponsored cadets are exempt).
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.

This course is designed for those interested in becoming a Level III Reserve officer. This course covers criminal law, evidence, investigations, firearms, arrest and control, vehicle operations, report writing, first aid/CPR, cultural diversity, and other related police topics. It is the level of training which satisfies the legal requirements for a Level III Reserve officer.

Select one: PAC 075C / PAC 075F M8.5
Notes:
PAC 075B, C, D is the part-time academy/PAC 075E, F, G is the full-time academy

PAC 075C - Basic Course - Module II (Ext) (8.5 units)

Prerequisite:PAC 075B, Enrollment requires medical clearance, California Department of Justice clearance for firearms training, passing scores on POST written and physical tests (agency sponsored cadets exempt).

This course is designed for those interested in becoming a Level II Reserve officer. This course covers criminal law, evidence, investigations, firearms, arrest and control, community relations, report writing, cultural diversity, and other related police topics. It is training which satisfies the legal requirements for a Level II Reserve officer and can be used as a Prerequisite for the PAC 075D Module I course.

PAC 075F - Basic Academy Intensive Modular II (8.5 units)

Prerequisite: Enrollment requires medical clearance, California Department of Justice clearance for firearms training, passing scores on POST written and physical tests (agency sponsored cadets are exempt) and PAC 075E

This course is designed for those interested in becoming a Level II Reserve officer. This course covers criminal law, evidence, investigations, firearms, arrest and control, vehicle operations, report writing, first aid/CPR, cultural diversity, and other related police topics. It is the level of training which satisfies the legal requirements for a Level II Reserve officer.

Total Semester Units:15.5 
2nd Semester
Select one: PAC 075D / PAC 075G M21.5
Notes:
PAC 075B, C, D is the part-time academy/PAC 075E, F, G is the full-time academy

PAC 075D - Basic Course-Module I (Ext) (21.5 units)

Prerequisite:PAC 075B; PAC 075C; Enrollment requires medical clearance, California Department of Justice clearance for firearms training, passing scores on POST written and physical tests (agency sponsored cadets exempt).

This course is designed for those interested in becoming a Level I Reserve officer or a regular peace officer. This course covers criminal law, evidence, investigations, firearms, arrest and control, emergency vehicle operation, and other related police topics. It is the final level of training which constitutes satisfaction of the Regular Basic Course training requirement and the legal requirements for a Level I Reserve officer and a regular police officer in accordance with Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements.

PAC 075G - Basic Academy Intensive Modular I (21.5 units)

Prerequisite:Enrollment requires medical clearance, California Department of Justice clearance for firearms training, Passing scores on POST written and physical tests (agency sponsored cadets are exempt) and PAC 075F

This course is designed for those interested in becoming a Post Certified Police Officer. This course covers criminal law, evidence, investigations, firearms, arrest and control, vehicle operations, report writing, first aid/CPR, cultural diversity, and other related police topics. It is the level of training which satisfies the legal requirements for a Post Certified Police Officer.

Total Semester Units:21.5 
Total Units for Police Academy/Basic Police Academy COA program 37.0 
Notes:
AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor.
Legend:
M Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement
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Program Learning Outcomes

1

Students will apply the definitions of local, state, and federal legal statutes as well as constitutional principles addressed in the California Commission’s Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Learning Domains as they relate to law enforcement work.


2

Given realistic scenario scripts, students will demonstrate proficiency in handling situations that involve a variety of law enforcement-related incidents common in the day- to-day duties of a police officer.


3

Students will analyze situations that involve ethical dilemmas encountered in law enforcement, and determine what the correct ethical choice should be in each case.


4

Students will correctly demonstrate self-defense skills and tactics in a safe and proficient manner.


5

Students will demonstrate firearms skills and tactics in a safety and proficient manner.


6

Students will demonstrate emergency vehicle operations and tactics in a safety and proficient manner.


7

Students will utilize the concepts and tenets associated with the use of procedural justice.


8

Students will access a given situation and prepare an accurate and complete arrest report that meets the requirements of law enforcement agencies.


9

Students will use the certificate as a platform for a career as a peace officer.


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Whittier, CA 90601

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