Law Enforcement Certificate
College-approved Certificate
Program Description
Developed in cooperation with the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Law Enforcement Certificate prepares students for a career in local law enforcement. The certificate combines specialized criminal justice and general education coursework to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to compete for entry of the Massachusetts law enforcement field. All of the credits earned in the certificate program can be applied to a Police Career Incentive Pay Program (PCIPP) eligible Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice.
Students who complete the Law Enforcement Certificate will have:
- Acquired a specific academic foundation preparing them for successful completion of a Massachusetts Police Academy or similar training programs.
- Completed the course work identified by the Commonwealth as necessary for basic academy training, and required for hybrid police academies (if offered).
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