This single-course Skills Certificate is an introduction to criminal law, laws of arrest, search and seizure and basic law enforcement principles and practices. It fulfills the arrest component of the training mandated by California Penal Code Section 832 (PC 832) for employment as a peace officer. The course is certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and the State Standards and Training for Corrections Program (STC).

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the role and responsibilities of a peace officer in the State of California;
2. Describe the role of arrest in the criminal justice system.