Centennial College Diploma In Police Foundations
Centennial College

Centennial College

Diploma In Police Foundations

  • Online Canada
  • Toronto, Canada

Diploma

4 semesters

English

Full time

CAD 16,539 *

On-Campus

* for 2 semesters for international students / fees include incidental fees and health insurance for the first year of study

Key Summary

    About: The Diploma in Police Foundations is designed for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement and community safety. The program covers various aspects of policing, criminal law, and community engagement, equipping students with practical skills and knowledge essential for the field. The course typically lasts two years, blending theoretical and hands-on learning experiences.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue career opportunities as police officers, security personnel, crime prevention specialists, or work within various law enforcement agencies and organizations focused on community safety and security.
  • Program Code: 1250
  • School: School of Community and Health Studies
  • Credential: Ontario College Diploma
  • Program Type: Post-secondary program
  • Program Length: 2 years/ 4 semesters
  • Location: In-class ((Online in the event of a pandemic)

Centennial College's Police Foundations program is geared towards those who have an interest in police, security, and investigation-related occupations in both the public and private sectors.

In this two-year joint diploma program, you'll take Police Foundations courses in the School of Community and Health Studies that will cover:

  • Current laws
  • Investigative techniques
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Criminal proceedings
  • Community policing principles
  • Physical fitness
  • Emergency Management and Public Safety

The time you'll spend in the Police Foundations courses will result in the ability to communicate efficiently, act as a problem-solver, work effectively in teams and help people in the community.

Program Highlights

  • The Police Foundations program will consist of intense training, equivalent to a paramilitary environment, which will help you to develop discipline and deportment.
  • Courses will be based on real-life experiences and case studies that incorporate a fundamental perspective on life.

Once you complete your Police Foundations courses, you'll be able to:

  • The document, prepare, and assist in the presentation of court cases in compliance with criminal and provincial law, rules of evidence, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • Assess the use of police powers;
  • Initiate, promote and facilitate partnerships to meet community policing and security needs;
  • Assess the relationship of policing services to other participants in the criminal justice system and other community service agencies;
  • Make sound decisions based on an evaluation of situations;
  • Cope with stress and optimize physical fitness and wellness;
  • Apply fundamental concepts of political science, law, and legislative policymaking and public administration to the provision of police services;
  • Assess information-gathering skills used in basic investigative techniques;
  • Assess crisis intervention strategies;
  • Develop strategies to assist victims of crime.