Police Foundations - Centennial College of Applied Arts and TechnologyPolice Education in CanadaCrime and Fire Programs -- Community College Programs
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Police Foundations - Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology 2-year Police Foundations program is designed to prepare students for careers in policing and related areas, 'and to pursue the additional training specific to careers in the various police and military forces.' The Program will be 'very intense,' with training being 'equivalent to that of a paramilitary environment,' to assist 'students develop a significant amount of discipline and deportment' and 'a deep respect for and understanding of the concept of chain of command.' Candidates will be 'expected to wear uniforms and participate in routine inspections and police drill.' Through the Program, students will acquire 'the ability to withstand pressure, communicate effectively, act as problem-solvers' as well as 'help people in the community.' Students will be further equipped with the 'knowledge of current law enforcement methods, conflict resolution techniques, criminal proceedings, community policing principles and the experience necessary to carry out decisions which they can apply in further police training.' Course work in the Program will be 'based on real life experiences and case studies through which students can assimilate a fundamental perspective on life. Courses include Criminal and Civil Law, Criminal Code and Investigation and Evidence.' Graduates of the Program may pursue careers, career advancement, and/or educational opportunities in policing, corrections, security, and other related areas of the criminal justice system. It is possible for graduates to 'earn as much as $43,000 (starting salary),' annually. Students should be aware, however, that having a criminal record could be an obstacle to finding employment in the Criminal Justice field as many employers are reluctant to hire those with a criminal history. Moreover, some careers may require further training beyond the diploma, as determined by individual employers. Most police work, for example, requires candidates to write assessment examinations, meet certain physical and mental pre-requisites, have valid CRP, First Aid, and driver's license, and undergo recruit training. Career-wise, graduates may be employed in various positions across Canada, including working for educational or governmental institutions, private organizations, or for employers in the non-profit or private sector. For example, graduates may work in the areas of administration, corrections, crime prevention, criminal investigation, criminal law, government, insurance, law and law enforcement, national security, offender case management, policing, private and public investigation, public and private security, the courts, victim services, and young offenders, to name but a few. Common employers for graduates include correctional facilities, Customs agencies, federal and provincial enforcement agencies, military police, municipal and provincial police forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Graduates of the Program may also pursue further educational opportunities, such as at the bachelor's level, in policing, related criminal justice fields, or other disciplines at various universities, colleges, and institutes across Canada and internationally, often with advanced standing.
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