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Police Technology - John Abbott College John Abbott College's 3-year Police Technology program is primarily designed for individuals who are aspiring to a career, career advancement, and/or further educational opportunities in policing or related areas, such security or private investigations. The Program combines 'classroom teaching and practical experience' to prepare participants 'for a career in law enforcement with police forces across Quebec.' Students should be aware that while they will be equipped with a foundation of knowledge and skills enabling them to apply for positions in policing and related areas, employers in the field may require further training or requirements beyond that provided by the Program, as determined by individual employers. For instance, before graduates 'can be hired to work as police officers in Quebec,' they are required to 'pass a medical examination and complete a 15-week practical police-training program at' LĘ+cole Nationale De Police Du Quebec (+NPQ). Furthermore, 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. In fact, an individual interested in entering L'+NPQ 'must not, from the time of application and until the end of his/her training, have been found guilty, no matter where, of any act or act of omission, that the Criminal code defines as infraction, nor of any of the infractions stipulated in article 183 of the said Code, and deriving from one of the laws referenced in the Code.' Moreover, 'a candidate who has been found guilty or who has pleaded guilty cannot be admitted to the +NPQ, even if he/she subsequently receives a pardon.' Prospective students may therefore want to explore the requirements of potential employers before applying for the Program. 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. 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. More specifically, graduates may obtain employment with Canada Customs and Immigration, corporations, correctional centres, federal and provincial law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, military police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, university or college campus security or policing services, and various municipal police forces, among many others. To be eligible for admission to the Program, 'applicants must have a Quebec Secondary School Diploma (DES+) which includes Mathematics (Math 514 or Math 426 or Math 436) and Physical Science (Physical Science 416 or 436),' or equivalent studies as will be determined by the College. Furthermore, prospective students must 'be functionally bilingual,' have 'a minimum of a probationary driverĘs license,' attain a Certificate of Good Conduct (required only for those over 18 years of age), and 'successfully complete a day of pre-admission testing,' and a 'medical examination in conformity with the requirements of entry to the' +NPQ. The 'Certificate of Good Conduct (une preuve des antTcTdants judiciaries) is an official written document,' which can be requested at any 'municipal courthouse (Palais de justice),' proving that the applicant does not 'have a criminal record.'
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