Allan Hancock College’s Law Enforcement Academy is recognized as one of California’s premier basic training programs. This 22-week (862-hour) academy combines college-level academics with the structure and discipline of a paramilitary environment, challenging recruits to excel mentally, physically, and ethically.
Meeting all California POST requirements, the academy prepares future peace officers to enter field training with confidence, skill, and professionalism. Graduates of Allan Hancock College’s respected program are known throughout the state for their readiness to serve and lead in law enforcement.
This program will help you to:
- meet POST academic requirements
- meet POST physical fitness requirements
- meet military discipline/drill requirements and the POST skills requirements
- enter into a field training program of a law enforcement agency
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Each program has unique requirements. The order in which you take courses may affect your completion time. Visit the links below to view the program requirements and a general semester-by-semester course schedule.
Certificate of Achievement- Basic Law Enforcement Academy
Certificate of Accomplishment- Core Custody Academy
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT - STATE HOSPITAL ACADEMY
To view all available degrees and certificates visit the Allan Hancock College course catalog.
Law Enforcement Academy Website
