Title of Certificate: Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice - Police Academy, Certificate
Award: Certificate
Code: CRT.LEN.POLICE-ACAD
Total Credit Hours: 45
About the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Department
Range of Occupations
Maryland local law enforcement; various federal security and law enforcement; various business sector security professions; adult and juvenile correctional occupations; court security jobs.
Academic and Integrity Standards
Anne Arundel Community College’s Police Academy is certified by the Maryland Police Training Commission. With the exception of Firearms training, graduates must meet the minimal regulation, standard instruction, and testing requirements mandated by the Commission, as well as others required by the Director of the Academy and by Anne Arundel Community College. The Academy is a full-time program, requiring students to begin with an orientation course, generally offered in the summer, and additional courses in the subsequent fall, winter, and spring semesters. Students may not fail any police academy course and must complete the police academy with an overall GPA of 2.0 or better. Students must be eligible to take ENG 101 or ENG 101A by the end of their academy training. Before graduating, students must comply with all financial, academic, ethical, and conduct-related policies established by the MPTC, the Institute for Homeland Security and Criminal Justice, and AACC. Within 2 years from completing the academy, students are eligible for immediate hire by any local law enforcement agency in the state of Maryland.
Additional Degree Requirements
To gain admittance into the police academy, students must first enroll in the college, take a college placement test (if required), and interview with a Police Academy Advisor. Once found eligible, the Academy Advisor will issue a Letter of Eligibility to the student. The Letter of Eligibility must be presented to Records and Registration before enrolling in the Police Academy Orientation course. Students will also be required to complete criminal and motor vehicle background checks; and a physical fitness examination. Students must be 21 years of age at the time of graduating from the academy. Students must be able to adhere to a rigorous, full-time course schedule set in advance by the Director of the Police Academy. Students must be willing to adhere to a para-military command structure. Students are required to purchase and wear authorized uniforms; attend academy meetings; successfully complete course assignments, assessments, and academy comprehensive examinations; and public service projects. Students will attend off-campus training such as an Emergency Vehicle Operations course and Standardized Field Sobriety Test Training. Many of our Recruit Officers remain employed, serve in the National Guard, or meet their obligations as parents, caregivers and business owners while attending the academy.
Entrance Requirements
Students must meet with the program coordinator for advisement and eligibility approval before enrolling in the police academy. Please call 410-777-7319 or 410-777-7063; or email dmhammel@aacc.edu to set up a meeting. The police academy begins in the summer semester of every year with an orientation course, and ends May 31 in the following year. Students must be 21 years of age by May 31 to enroll in the police academy.
Criminal Background Check
Participating in this program requires the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): David Hammel
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information.
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