Police Foundations

Today’s police services personnel must be able to keep up with the pace and challenges of societal change, keeping in mind integrity, honesty, enthusiasm and maintaining personal, physical and mental well being. Fleming College’s Police Foundations program has evolved to meet the changing needs of police services and the communities in which they serve. New and innovative curriculum addresses the increasing role of civilian policing in Ontario, provides specialized training to respond to increasing numbers of mental health calls-for-service and emphasizes the most important skills: the ability to communicate.

Fleming College now provides options for students who are interested in a career in law and justice and want to take the program as a foundation for continuing educational pathways, or for career opportunities other than a police constable. Students can graduate with a Police Foundations diploma by taking the curriculum stream that emphasizes civilian policing over fitness.

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 cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams to achieve mutual goals.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of community policing strategies.
• Monitor, evaluate and document behaviours, situations & events accurately & discreetly in compliance with legal, professional, ethical & 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.