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Police Studies - Assiniboine Community College Combining theoretical and practical education, Assiniboine Community College's 8-month Police Studies is primarily intended for individuals who are aspiring to a career, career advancement, and/or further educational opportunities in policing or related areas criminal justice such as criminology and criminal science. The Program 'is the first of its kind in Manitoba' and has garnered the College 'strong relationships and partnerships with Brandon Police Service, Manitoba Justice, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Aboriginal Police services.' Candidates 'can anticipate a comprehensive, focused program that will equip them with the necessary skills to move into a policing position with confidence and knowledge.' The Program will develop students' discipline and professionalism, combat and teamwork skills, and physical fitness through 'professional deportment,' 'precision team work in tactical-related exercises,' and physical and mental fitness training, respectively. The Program will also give students the opportunity to apply, practice, and advance what they have learned in the classroom through practical training. The latter enables learners to 'use their knowledge of the criminal code, criminal justice system, investigational techniques to conduct investigations' and 'prepares students for their role as a police officer in making arrests, documenting their actions and presenting evidence in court.' Students should be aware that while the Program provides them with a foundation of knowledge and skills enabling them to apply for positions in policing and related areas, employers in the field might require further training or requirements beyond that provided by the Certificate, as determined by individual employers. Most police departments, for example, require candidates to write assessment examinations, meet certain physical and psychological prerequisites, have and maintain current, valid CPR, First Aid, and driver's licenses, and undergo specific recruit training. Furthermore, having a criminal record could be an obstacle to finding employment in the Criminal Justice field as many employers are reluctant to hire those with a criminal history. Prospective students may therefore want to explore the requirements of potential employers before applying for the Program. Graduates of the Program may pursue careers, career advancement, and/or educational opportunities in policing, corrections, security, and other related areas of the criminal justice system. Career-wise, graduates may be employed in various positions across Canada, including working for educational or governmental institutions, private organizations, or for employers in the non-profit or private sector. For example, graduates may work in the areas of administration, corrections, crime prevention, criminal investigation, criminal law, government, insurance, law and law enforcement, national security, offender case management, policing, private and public investigation, public and private security, the courts, victim services, and young offenders, to name but a few. More specifically, graduates may obtain employment with Canada Customs and Immigration, corporations, correctional centres, federal and provincial law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, military police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, university or college campus security or policing services, and various municipal police forces, among many others. Graduates of the College's Police Studies program, however, have historically found most of their employment with Aboriginal police, Brandon Police, and rural police services. Employment opportunities in policing, security, and other areas of the criminal justice system are growing. For instance, 'Federal Corrections anticipates a need for 3,000 additional staff over the next five years. Customs, Immigration, and other specialized federal enforcement bodies continue to hire as demand warrants.' Graduates of the Program may also pursue further educational opportunities, such as at the diploma level. To be eligible for admission to the Police Studies program, applicants must have completed 'Senior 4 (or Grade 12) including English 40G/40S with a minimum grade of 60% (C) or equivalent standing in an adult education program' and attain 'satisfactory standing in Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT).' The CAAT involves a number of tests utilized to ascertain an applicant's academic abilities. Upon successful completion of the latter, prospective students must provide official documentation of a 'current Criminal Record Check, current Child Abuse Registry Check, Standard First Aid Certificate (This course includes CPR Level C), valid drivers' license abstract, hearing and vision tests, and medical release.' Furthermore, a 'pre-entry interview to determine general suitability' is also required. Individuals who are interested in the Program but do not meet the minimum requirements for admission are advised to 'contact the Assiniboine Community College Adult Collegiate to find out more about how to obtain the courses required for admission.'
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