Police and Public Safety Foundations

Centennial College’s Police and Public Safety Foundations program is geared towards those who have an interest in police, security and investigation-related occupations in both the public and private sectors.

In this two-year joint diploma program, students take Police Foundations courses in the School of Community and Health Studies that will cover: Current laws, Investigative techniques, Conflict resolution techniques, Criminal proceedings, Community policing principles, Physical fitness, Emergency Management and Public Safety.

The time spent in the Police Foundations courses will result in the ability to communicate efficiently, act as a problem-solver, work effectively in teams and help people in the community.

What You’ll Learn

• Complete all tasks in compliance with pertinent legislation, as well as policing standards, regulations and guidelines.
• Analyze all relevant information and make effective and legally defensible decisions in accordance with ethical and professional standards.
• Be accountable for one’s actions when carrying out all tasks.
• Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development.
• Ensure the respect of human rights and freedoms in all interactions.
• Work co-operatively in multidisciplinary teams to achieve mutual goals.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of community policing strategies.
• Monitor, evaluate and document behaviours, situations and events accurately and discreetly in compliance with legal, professional, ethical and organizational requirements.
• Mitigate risks and maintain order by applying effective strategies in crisis, conflict and emergency situations.
• Take positive actions to help crime victims.
• Conduct investigations by collecting, documenting, preserving and presenting admissible evidence.

Additional ancillary fees for career services, health and counselling, athletics, student ID cards, and more may apply.