Law Enforcement

Commissioned Law Enforcement Officer
These programs allow law enforcement professionals to earn college credit and upgrade their skills. Program options include:

• Law Enforcement Certificate. Admission to this program requires employment by a public or private law enforcement agency or admission to the PCC Law Enforcement Academy. This program meets or exceeds the minimum Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZ POST) requirements for entry-level employment as a police officer.
• Law Enforcement Supervisor Certificate. For certified law enforcement professionals or individuals with special permission.
• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Law Enforcement. For holders of the Law Enforcement Certificate.

Transfer Status
A Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement is available to students in the Tucson area. This program is offered by Northern Arizona University.

Available Law Enforcement courses:

• Introduction to Law Enforcement
• Law and Legal Matters
• Patrol Procedures
• Traffic Enforcement and Investigation
• Criminal Investigation
• Community and Police Relations
• Records and Reports
• Police Proficiency Skills
• Principles of Law Enforcement Supervision
• Skills for Community-Oriented Policing
• Supervision of Community-Oriented Policing
• Law Enforcement Field Experience