Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations

Durham is a leading college that offers justice education in Ontario. The Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations Graduate Certificate Program is delivered in two 14-week semesters that provide students with opportunities to develop relevant applied skills specific to the justice field. Through a hybrid delivery, the program ensures graduates gain experience in dealing with social and organizational issues related to law enforcement agencies and community safety within increasingly diverse communities.

Students gain professional networking opportunities through 144 hours per semester of field placement experience, where they integrate course knowledge and skills within an immersive, experiential learning environment. In addition, the program ensures graduates meet the physical fitness standards required for the various law enforcement agencies. Other key program attributes include many embedded certifications, mental health awareness and care, crisis intervention and conflict management, report writing, inter-professional communications, and basic emergency management.

This program is designed for individuals with previous education or work experience. Aimed at college and university graduates, it will teach you the specialized knowledge and skills required to work as a law enforcement officer with supervisory-level knowledge and attributes. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of advanced skills in the subject areas required for practitioners in the fields of law enforcement and security.

What You’ll Learn

• Adhere to and apply legal and legislative requirements as well as professional, organizational and ethical standards related to advanced investigations and enforcement contexts.
• Utilize effective crime scene procedures in the securing, searching, recording, collecting and preserving of evidence for the preparation of case documents.
• Evaluate the relevance of information obtained through advanced investigative and enforcement techniques.
• Apply knowledge of specialized investigative methods, accurately and fully, to the enforcement and prosecution of offences.
• Fulfil the role and responsibilities of an effective advanced investigation and enforcement officer, including generating appropriate, accurate and comprehensive reports and legal documentation.
• Comply with policies, procedures and legislation applicable to advanced investigations and enforcement in routine and complex contexts.
• Develop, implement and evaluate leadership, management, operational, administration and risk management skills as they pertain to various law enforcement workplaces.
• Utilize effective approach and tactical communication procedures and knowledge in routine and complex contexts of advanced investigations.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in all aspects of investigative and enforcement activities.
• Utilize effective critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and multitasking skills in complex situations such as counter surveillance and emergency and disaster planning.
• Utilize appropriate conflict and crisis management techniques during dispute resolution and in potentially dangerous situations.
• Use effectively and when required, recommend appropriately, a variety of technical aids in the context of surveillance and counter surveillance.
• Use various current and related technologies to complete evidence preparation for the administrative requirements of the justice system.
• Build and maintain positive relations with the workplace and the community.
• Meet or exceed the industry standard for physical activity, fitness and lifestyle standards.