Law Enforcement
DELIVERY
Day or Evening
START
Fall or Spring Semester
CAMPUS
Brooklyn Park Campus
OVERVIEW
Accredited by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, HTC's Law Enforcement Certificate program provides both the academic and skills components of the mandated law enforcement curriculum. From learning Minnesota statutes and the U.S. Constitution, to studying criminal and traffic law, to developing the many skills used in daily law enforcement, you’ll benefit from the experiences shared by faculty members who include active and career law enforcement officers.
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LABS AND CLASSROOMS
Your coursework will be varied - from learning Minnesota statutes and the U.S. Constitution, to studying criminal and traffic law, to training for the many skills used in daily law enforcement, such as:
SUPPLIES/TOOLS
Students enrolled in the theory-based courses will be required to purchase and wear a class uniform (navy blue slacks, white oxford shirt). Students enrolled in the practical, skills-development course will be required to purchase defensive tactics uniforms (sweat shirt, sweat pants, gym shorts, T-shirt), duty belts and accessories, as well as the class uniform.
Other expenses include: books, miscellaneous supplies, and the costs incurred for the verification of a valid drivers license, and for medical and psychological evaluations.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To enter the program, you will need to possess a valid driver's license, be able to pass a criminal background check, and not be prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm. You must pass a psychological exam that would certify you would not be a harm to yourself or others. You must pass a physical exam which indicates you have sufficient strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance to satisfactorily complete the firearms, defensive tactics and patrol tactics included in the skills portion of the program.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The law enforcement courses help students develop the academic and technical skills needed to assume entry-level positions as licensed peace officers in Minnesota.
JOB OUTLOOK
The job market is competitive. We recommend our students to be a well-rounded candidate. For example, the student would have volunteered in the community, speak a second language, and have experiences outside of the law enforcement field.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Gainful Employment Information
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES Peace Officer, Sheriff Deputy, Conservation Officer
SALARY Varies between city, county, and state departments
INSTRUCTORS
Our faculty are specialized experts in their areas of instruction.
Faculty members include current and past law enforcement officers who will use their broad experience as well as some of the latest technologies to give you the best and most practical training possible.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PARTNERSHIPS
Our advisory committee is a representation of professionals from officers, promoted people, chiefs of police, and citizens of various communities.
ACCREDITATION/AFFILIATIONS
Our regional accreditation is North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Commission.
HTC's Law Enforcement Education Center is accredited by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training and is the only program in the Twin Cities that provides both the academic and skills components of the mandated law enforcement curriculum.
We promote and encourage all law enforcement and criminal justice affiliations.
Hennepin Technical College's Law Enforcement Education Center (LEEC) is a consortium of five Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area community colleges of the Minnesota State College and University (MnSCU) system. These colleges include:
Century College
Inver Hills Community College
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Normandale Community College
North Hennepin Community College
ARTICULATIONS
Century College
Inver Hills Community College
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Normandale Community College
North Hennepin Community College
Metropolitan State University
Your coursework will be varied - from learning Minnesota statutes and the U.S. Constitution, to studying criminal and traffic law, to training for the many skills used in daily law enforcement, such as:
- Handling and using firearms
- Decision shooting
- Armed and unarmed defensive tactics
- High-speed and pursuit driver techniques
- Low- and high-risk traffic stop tactics
- In-progress crimes and domestic violence tactics
- Criminal investigation and arrest procedures
- Traffic law enforcement and accident investigation
SUPPLIES/TOOLS
Students enrolled in the theory-based courses will be required to purchase and wear a class uniform (navy blue slacks, white oxford shirt). Students enrolled in the practical, skills-development course will be required to purchase defensive tactics uniforms (sweat shirt, sweat pants, gym shorts, T-shirt), duty belts and accessories, as well as the class uniform.
Other expenses include: books, miscellaneous supplies, and the costs incurred for the verification of a valid drivers license, and for medical and psychological evaluations.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To enter the program, you will need to possess a valid driver's license, be able to pass a criminal background check, and not be prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm. You must pass a psychological exam that would certify you would not be a harm to yourself or others. You must pass a physical exam which indicates you have sufficient strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance to satisfactorily complete the firearms, defensive tactics and patrol tactics included in the skills portion of the program.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The law enforcement courses help students develop the academic and technical skills needed to assume entry-level positions as licensed peace officers in Minnesota.
JOB OUTLOOK
The job market is competitive. We recommend our students to be a well-rounded candidate. For example, the student would have volunteered in the community, speak a second language, and have experiences outside of the law enforcement field.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Gainful Employment Information
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES Peace Officer, Sheriff Deputy, Conservation Officer
SALARY Varies between city, county, and state departments
INSTRUCTORS
Our faculty are specialized experts in their areas of instruction.
Faculty members include current and past law enforcement officers who will use their broad experience as well as some of the latest technologies to give you the best and most practical training possible.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PARTNERSHIPS
Our advisory committee is a representation of professionals from officers, promoted people, chiefs of police, and citizens of various communities.
ACCREDITATION/AFFILIATIONS
Our regional accreditation is North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Commission.
HTC's Law Enforcement Education Center is accredited by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training and is the only program in the Twin Cities that provides both the academic and skills components of the mandated law enforcement curriculum.
We promote and encourage all law enforcement and criminal justice affiliations.
Hennepin Technical College's Law Enforcement Education Center (LEEC) is a consortium of five Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area community colleges of the Minnesota State College and University (MnSCU) system. These colleges include:
Century College
Inver Hills Community College
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Normandale Community College
North Hennepin Community College
ARTICULATIONS
Century College
Inver Hills Community College
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Normandale Community College
North Hennepin Community College
Metropolitan State University
