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Police Procedures, CTS


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The Certificate of Technical Studies in Police Procedures is designed to show recognition of extensive training in one of the primary areas of law enforcement.

The process of policing has always been the focus of this program. In today’s society, police agencies are increasingly aware of the need to train officers in ethical policies and solid field procedures.

General Degree Information:

Graduates receive a total of 30 hours of college credit for completion of course work required for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Police Procedures. Courses taken in this CTS can be accepted toward a Technical Diploma in Criminal Justice and an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice. Courses may also count toward a baccalaureate at colleges and universities electing to accept the transferred course(s).

Learning Outcomes:

  1. The skills to comprehend, evaluate, and synthesize information related to their area of responsibility by demonstrating their expertise;
  2. The application of the skills necessary to prepare written reports.
  3. The ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate job-related task in the profession of law enforcement

Required Courses for the Certificate of Technical Studies in Police Procedures:

Freshman Year


First Semester: 15 Hours


Second Semester: 15 Hours


Total Credit Hours: 30


Students must meet prerequisites before taking any given course. Additionally, students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in each course required in the curriculum to earn the Certificate of Technical Studies in Police Procedures.

This degree can be obtained 100% via Internet instruction. Contact your academic advisor for details.

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