Law Enforcement Post BTC

Basic Technical Certificate

Human Sciences

This program is designed to train newly-hired law enforcement officers, as well as to prepare students who wish to be employed in law enforcement. Students may elect to complete the Basic Technical Certificate, the Intermediate Technical Certificate, or the Associate of Applied Science Degree requirements. This program consists of approximately 18 weeks of Peace Office Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Basic Patrol Academy curriculum. To successfully complete the Basic Patrol Academy, students will be required to pass all P.O.S.T. requirements for physical fitness, marksmanship, and P.O.S.T. written, practical exercises, and certification tests. The North Idaho College Basic Patrol Academy is accredited by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.). This is a open admissions program and applicants will be required to undergo a complete background check, including fingerprinting, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, and an oral interview. Applicants must also pass P.O.S.T. required medical, vision, and hearing exams, and will be required to pass the P.O.S.T. Physical Readiness Test. Fees for these tests will be the student's responsibility. Upon acceptance into the Basic Patrol Academy, students will be required to purchase and wear Academy and physical fitness uniforms while in class. Certified Law Enforcement Professionals: Students who successfully complete the Basic Patrol Academy in Meridian, Idaho and provide proof of completion to the Registrar's Office will have the LAWE courses waived as part of the program requirements for the Intermediate Technical Certificate and/or Associate of Applied Science degrees. College credit for these courses will not be awarded.