Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate
BPC1
The Basic Law Enforcement Certificate program provides students with the necessary skills, standards, and knowledge in order to become qualified, proficiency trained, ethical and competent peace officers in criminal justice careers. Successful completion of the program will make the student eligible to be certified as a Georgia Peace Officer.
Program-specific requirements: Applicants must also be accepted into the academy by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council by meeting all the requirements of certification as set forth in O.C.G.A; 35-8-8. The requirements include United States citizenship; a satisfactory criminal history; a satisfactory drug screen examination; GCIC and NCIC fingerprint checks; completion of a physician's affidavit; a satisfactory certified driver history; and agency or academy head recommendation.
Curriculum
Occupational Courses (26 Credits)
Required Courses:
| LETA 1011 | Introduction to Law Enforcement for POST Certification | 2 |
| LETA 1017 | Law Enforcement Skills POST | 2 |
| LETA 1023 | Investigative Services for Basic POST Certification | 4 |
| LETA 1027 | Law Enforcement Procedures for Basic POST Certification | 3 |
| LETA 1029 | Traffic Services for Basic POST Certification | 3 |
| LETA 1031 | Community Relations for Basic POST Certification | 3 |
| LETA 1035 | Criminal Law for Basic POST Certification | 3 |
| LETA 1037 | Emergency Vehicle Operation Course for Basic Post Certification | 2 |
| LETA 1039 | Firearms Training for Basic POST Certification | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 26