Law Enforcement
Occupational Endorsement
The law enforcement program at the UAF Community & Technical College offers training and an occupational endorsement certificate that prepares students for work as law enforcement professionals. The program provides basic police training that can qualify students for certification by the Alaska Police Standards Council.
Learn more about available training and certificates:
- Law Enforcement (O.E.C.)
Law Enforcement (LE)
LE F110 Cultural and Behavioral Strategies for Law Enforcement Officers
1 Credit
Offered As Demand Warrants
Introduces a number of behavioral strategies to facilitate interaction among various cultures found in Alaska. Giving the student a strong concept of police ethics as it relates to everyday performance of police duties. Introduces the problems and strategies for law enforcement officers in their relationships with their marriages and families.
Prerequisites: Special Conditions: Students must meet basic Police Standards qualifications for police officers.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
LE F115 Enforcement Skills for Law Enforcement Officers
4 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Introduction to basic skills necessary to use firearms, operate motor vehicles under emergency conditions and use Oleoresin Capsicum (pepper) spray and Taser effectively. Topics include use of force, judgement in the use of deadly force, physical defense tactics, physical arrest, radar and courtroom testimony, active shooter response, and officer safety.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 6 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
LE F120 Law Enforcement Operations
4 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Preparation to conduct specific investigations into auto theft, domestic violence events, DUI detection, juvenile procedures, care of the emotionally disturbed, report writing and jail procedures.
Special Notes: Students must meet basic Police Standards qualifications for police officers.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 3 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
LE F125 Basic Police Procedures
4 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Introduction to conducting investigations, using approved methods, at any major crime scene. Specific skills used in investigating sexual assaults, homicides, arson, gang-related activity and death investigations. Skills are taught in: interview and interrogation, crime scene physical collection, hostage situations, scene investigation and mapping. Blood-borne pathogens and protective measures are introduced.
Special Notes: Students must meet basic Police Standards qualifications for police officers.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 3 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
LE F205 Criminal Law for Police
4 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Introduction to the more complex issues of criminal law. The Alaska Statutes, constitutional law and court decisions as well as traffic law, search and seizure, rights of defendants and warrant procedures.Special Conditions: Students must meet basic Police Standards qualifications for police officers.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 0 + 0
Grading System: Letter Grades with option of Plus/Minus
