Advanced Police Studies

Complete an intensive graduate program to prepare for a meaningful and challenging career in law enforcement. With this program, you’ll get hands-on training by experienced faculty, former police officers and law enforcement professionals, experiential opportunities with local police services, and exposure to police recruiters from across the province.

What You’ll Learn

• Analyze situations and consider the various policies, procedures, legislation, social issues and community resources applicable to make appropriate policing decisions.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner following legislative, organizational, human rights and ethical standards.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in all aspects of investigation, enforcement, and community involvement for fairness and transparency, in the process of conducting duties.
• Use current and relevant technology to execute policing duties in both routine and complex situations.
• Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills when making decisions in complex and/acute stress situations.
• Integrate physical activity, fitness and wellness standards into a personal lifestyle that meets or exceeds the industry standard.
• Integrate appropriate team/leadership/relationship building skills to promote effective and harmonious workplaces and community relations within a diverse society.
• Apply specialized investigative methods in securing, searching, recording, collecting, preserving, and evaluating evidence for enforcement and prosecution of offences.
• Generate appropriate, accurate and comprehensive reports and legal documentation for law enforcement purposes.
• Develop and implement a professional development plan to maintain currency in the field of policing.
• Use effective conflict and crisis management techniques during dispute resolution and potentially dangerous situations.
• Adhere to Use of force techniques and utilize equipment in a proficient and safe manner.
• Use, store, and transport Restricted and Non-Restricted Firearms according to the standards set by federal accrediting agencies.