High Country Law Enforcement Training Academy

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

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   Course Objective:
   

Description: This program prepares new law enforcement recruits for certification by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training Board (AZPOST) as sworn law enforcement officers in the state of Arizona.

Competencies to be achieved: Competencies in eight functional areas as specified by AZPOST: Introduction to Law Enforcement, Law & Legal, Patrol Procedures, Traffic Control, Criminal Investigations, Community Policing, Report Writing, and Proficiency Topics (First Aid and Physical Fitness)

 Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):

$4,100 (Tuition, Fees & Books)

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   Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
   

ARS manual from Blue 360 media 

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   Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
   

Class C uniform clothing: $250

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   WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
   

Name: Alexis Knapp

Email: Alexis.Knapp@coconino.edu

Phone number: 928-226-4279 

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   Direct Website link to the program:
   

https://www.coconino.edu/paths/public-safety

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   Additional information:
   

• Meet minimum eligibility standards as published by AZ POST (https://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/title_13/13-04.pdf)
  
  
  


• Other requirements needed: 
  

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   Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
   

As with other CCC courses, the deadline to drop this program is the first day of the second week of the class. Sponsors will be billed for participants the day following. No refunds will be given for students who withdraw or stop attending after the drop / refund deadline. 

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   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: Certification as a Full-authority Peace Officer by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards & Training (AZPOST) Board

• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes or No: YES

Career Pathway: AAS in Administration of Justice and/or AS transfer degree leading to a baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. Credit for this certificate may be awarded at the time the completer enrolls in a degree program.

• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)

 Yes or No (Explain): YES. Several other community colleges in Arizona offer AZPOST programs, and completion of this program will be recognized by these colleges. In addition, many states offer waivers of basic peace officer training for those who have completed this training 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: AZPOST (https://post.az.gov/)

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   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.

This is a new program that will first be offered in Fall 2022, and completion statistics for this program are not yet available. Average completion rates in other AZPOST academies in Arizona are around 80%.

Program currently only available to the following agencies: Flagstaff Police Department, Coconino County Sheriff's Office, and Northern Arizona University Police Department. 

New program (2022-2023). No performance data. 

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