Diploma in Police Foundations
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 9,166 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* for on-campus | for online: $6,180
Introduction
Your first step in preparing for a career in law enforcement.
The Police Foundations Ontario College Diploma program provides you with foundational knowledge of the field of law enforcement. The curriculum includes both theory and applied lessons in law enforcement - helping you prepare for employment in the industry. This program offers instruction in:
- Police powers and procedures
- Community policing
- Investigation processes
- Diversity
- Ethics
- Communication
While there is a strong theoretical aspect to this program, there are many opportunities for hands-on learning through in-class scenario situations and our fitness program. Outside the classroom, students are required to complete 35 hours of volunteering by the end of their first two semesters at an approved community-based agency.
The program prepares you to apply for and be tested for employment in the law enforcement industry. As fitness is an important part of a career in law enforcement, you use an on-site fitness facility to prepare for physical fitness tests required by law enforcement agencies. In addition to your work in our fitness facility, you establish and maintain your own exercise schedule.
Ideal Students
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Possess good communication (written, verbal, technological) and interpersonal abilities
- Are committed to serving the broad and diverse needs of their community
- Have strong analytical and observational skills
- Enjoy working as a team member
- Maintain a good level of physical fitness
Admissions
Curriculum
Level 01
- PFP1010 Canadian Criminal Justice System
- PFP1031 Introduction to Sociology
- PFP1040 Communications I
- PFP1051 Political Science/Public Administration
- PFP1063 Fitness and Nutrition
- PFP2020 Interpersonal and Group Dynamics
- PFP4010 Provincial Offences
- Choose one from equivalencies:
- GED0444 General Education Elective
Level 02
- PFP2001 Introduction to Psychology
- PFP2010 Criminology
- PFP2040 Communications II
- PFP2055 Police Powers, Ethics and Professionalism
- PFP2096 Fitness and Lifestyle Management
- PFP3010 Criminal and Civil Law
- PFP6000 Community Service
Level 03
- PFP2031 Mental Health in Law Enforcement
- PFP3002 Victimology
- PFP3021 Criminal Code and Federal Statutes
- PFP3035 Fitness for Law Enforcement
- PFP3055 Police Powers and the Law
- PFP4040 Investigation and Evidence
- PFP4098 Career Preparation
Level 04
- PFP2000 Introduction to Research
- PFP2071 Diversity in Canada
- PFP3040 Interviewing and Investigations
- PFP3050 Youth in Conflict with the Law
- PFP3071 Traffic Management
- PFP4050 Conflict Management
- PFP4061 Community Policing: Partnership and Engagement
- PFP4092 Fitness and Self Defence
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Complete all tasks in compliance with pertinent legislation, as well as policing standards, regulations and guidelines
- Analyze all relevant information and make effective and legally defensible decisions in accordance with ethical and professional standards
- Be accountable for one`s actions when carrying out all tasks
- Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development
- Ensure the respect of human rights and freedoms in all interactions
- Work co-operatively in multidisciplinary teams to achieve mutual goals
- Collaborate in the development and implementation of community policing strategies
- Monitor, evaluate, and document behaviors, situations, and events accurately and discreetly in compliance with legal, professional, ethical, and organizational requirements
- Mitigate risks and maintain order by applying effective strategies in crisis, conflict, and emergency situations
- Take positive actions to help crime victims
- Conduct investigations by collecting, documenting, preserving, and presenting admissible evidence
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment, and environmental stewardship
Career Opportunities
The Police Foundations program can assist you in developing and enhancing your knowledge, skills and abilities for a career in policing and law enforcement. The Police Foundations program provides an excellent base for careers with Policing Services, Canada Border Services Agency, Military Police, Ministry of Transportation, Private/Corporate Security and various correctional institutions.
Program delivery
Other Delivery Options
- Full-time Online
- Part-time Online
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