The Pikes Peak Law Enforcement Academy will train you for a rewarding career in Law
Enforcement. Your training will consist of tactical firearms training, law enforcement
driving and arrest control techniques. You will also receive training in police procedures
and a basic understanding of the law as it applies to police work. Upon completion
of the academy, you will be eligible to take the Colorado P.O.S.T. exam, and after
passing that you could get jobs as a police officer, dispatcher, parole officer, investigator
or sheriff's deputy, among others.
Applications accepted during May 1st-31st
Classes start a week before first day of Fall Semester
(see instructional Calendar)
Tu-Fri 0900-1730
Sa-Su 0800-1700
Mondays Off
Note:
Physical Training 0700-0800
Tues-Wed-Thur-Fri
(Testing every other Tues)
Applications accepted during Oct 1st-31st
Classes start a week before Spring Semester
(see instructional Calendar)
Tu-Fri 0900-1730
Sa-Su 0800-1700
Mondays Off
Note:
Physical Training 0700-0800
Tues-Wed-Thur-Fri
(Testing every other Tues)
Classes starts first day of Summer/Fall semesters
(see instructional Calendar)
Mon-Fri 1800-2200
Sa-Su 0800-1700
Note:
Physical Training 1600-1700
Tue-Thurs.
Print this and use to make sure that you will have all documentation upon submitting the Law Enforcement Applicaition Packet.
You are required to write a three-page essay explaining what led you to be interested in a law enforcement career and what your professional goals are, either short term or long term. You do not need to cite references. This essay should be double-spaced, 12 font, Times New Roman.
COVID vaccine is highly recommend but not required. Unvaccinated cadets may be required to submit to weekly testing if required by the college protocol at the time.
*Application requires a notary seal. Notary services are available when submitting application.
In faculty building (F300) of the PPSC Centennial Campus
An extensive background check is completed on each applicant. Fingerprint checks will be conducted before the start of the academy. Anyone convicted of a felony will not be eligible to attend the Academy. Certain misdemeanors may disqualify you from admission into the PPRLEA.
Admission into Pikes Peak State College does not guarantee admission into the Pikes Peak Regional Law Enforcement Academy.
Graduation from the Pikes Peak Regional Law Enforcement Academy does not guarantee you will not have to attend a hiring Law Enforcement agency's department specific Law Enforcement Academy.
An oral board evaluation will be required and selection of cadets will be made based on the all information in the application process.
* Prices are subject to change Per Semester
The Fall and Spring Day academies are 17 weeks long. The Summer/Fall Evening class extends from the Summer semester through the Fall semester due to the shorter evening class hours. All the academies have skills training (arrest control, firearms, and driving) on the weekends.
No person who has been convicted of a felony may be certified as a peace officer in the State of Colorado; also certain misdemeanor convictions may prevent an individual from becoming certified as a peace officer in the State of Colorado.
Some agencies may have you attend their agency specific Law Enforcement Academy as a condition of employment.
All aspects of the academy must be passed with a 70% or higher average score to graduate or take the P.O.S.T. exam.
The Pikes Peak Regional Law Enforcement Academy will provide you with the training and skills you will need to pass the Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training exam. Most law enforcement agencies have their own criteria for hiring.
Failure of one or more skills portions of the academy will result in the cadet retaking the skills in the next academy. P.O.S.T. certification cannot be granted until successful completion of the entire academy.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) are competencies with which students will be proficient at the completion of an academic program. Program Learning Outcomes link with course learning outcomes and competencies.
