Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Government license, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Full Time Law Enforcement Training Academy- Certificate
A. Program Objective:
Graduates will demonstrate basic knowledge in law enforcement that will prepare them for an entry-level position in the field.
Description:
This program is offered only to individuals who have met the minimum qualifications for a peace officer applicant as specified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST). To attend the academy, an individual must be appointed by a law enforcement agency; full time academy is only open to appointees. For more information regarding the Law Enforcement Training Academy, contact the Public Safety Institute. The Academy is comprised of two semester segments that operate parallel to the academic school year. Background check required.
Competencies to be achieved:
LET 160: LETA Academy 1 (12 Credits, 400 hours): An orientation and introduction to law enforcement as well as an overview of law and legal matters, patrol procedures, and traffic control.
LET 260: LETA Academy 2 (12 Credits, 400 hours): An orientation and introduction to law enforcement as well as an overview of law and legal matter, patrol procedures, and traffic control.
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Yuma County: $ 5009.00
Arizona State, Outside Yuma County: $9509.00
Tuition (effective summer 2024): $2328.00
LET 160 Fee: $2049.00. Fee includes: uniforms, books, lab supplies, CPR mask, training supplies, fingerprint card, polygraph exam, program fee
LET 260 Fee: $500.00
Bus Pass: $12.00 ($6 per semester, Fall/Spring only)
Technology Fee: $120 ($5 per credit hour)
**Room and Board for out of county residents ONLY: $4500.00
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
•Arizona Criminal and Traffic Law Manual (most recent version, ISBN changes yearly)
•National Safety Council CPR BLS Manual (most recent version, current ISBN: 9780073519999)
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Current History and Physical Exam
Current Drug Screen
Fingerprint Clearance Card
Personal History Statement
E.WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Alfonso Zavala
Email: Alfonso.Zavala@azwestern.edu
Phone number: 928-210-3480
F. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.azwestern.edu/career-and-technical-education/public-safety/law-enforcement-training-academy
G. Additional information:
• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
Arizona POST R13-4-105. Minimum Qualifications for Appointment
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training
• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: Associates of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Training
• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes, graduates will be certified as an Arizona Peace Officer and may be hired by any of the 141 law enforcement agencies in Arizona.
• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website: https://post.az.gov
J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.
• 100% success rate
• 163 started and completed certification
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
21
Hours
24
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
2020 S Avenue 8E
Local WIB
9 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yuma County
Name of Credential
Arizona Peace Officer Certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant
Refund Policy
https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - AZ POST
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$2,328.00 Yuma County Residents
Other Fees
$132.00 Bus pass $6/semester in Fall/Spring only); technology fee $5 per credit hour
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$6,828.00 AZ Resident, Non-Yuma County, $4500 Room and Board
Registration Fee
$2,549.00 course fees for LET 160/260; includes uniforms, books, lab supplies, CPR mask, training supplies, fingerprint card, polygraph exam, program fee
Total In-State Program Cost
$5,009.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$9,509.00
