Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Advanced Police Studies

Hands-on training by experienced faculty, former police officers and law enforcement professionals.
Experiential opportunities with local police services.
Exposure to police recruiters from across the province.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to achieving the industry fitness level standard.
What you'll learn
Practice intelligence led policing, crime scene management, suspect detection and apprehension.
Apply accountable, ethical and effective professional practices when interacting with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds during judgmental training scenarios.
Best practice principles and manage risks in law enforcement.
Enhance communication, team-building and behavioural interviewing skills.
Interviewing and investigation techniques used during interactions with suspects, witnesses, and special victims.
Assistance provided in obtaining certification and training in:
Mental Health First Aid
Human Trafficking
Advanced Drug Awareness
Close Protection Training
Critical Incident Response Training
Private Investigator and/or Security Guard Training
CPR, First Aid and AED
Canadian Firearms Safety and Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (PAL/RPAL)
Develop effective problem solving, critical decision making, note-taking and report writing skills, particularly in evidence gathering and arrest.

Minimum two year College diploma in Police Foundations or Protection Security and Investigation or related field
University degree in Criminology or other related field
Combination of education and work experience deemed equivalent by the College
Some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards, driving abstracts and health standards, including vision, must be met
A Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC) and additional selection criteria may be used to assess applicants in this program (Pardons are possible, seek legal counsel)
Applicants should be advised that employers require a Police Criminal Record Check
Proof of English proficiency for applicants where English is not their first language must be submitted to Ontario Colleges
IELTS Academic overall band of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
TOEFL iBT 80, no band less than 20
TOEFL Paper-based, overall score 550