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Police Studies - Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning's Police Studies certificate is primarily intended for individuals who are aspiring to a career, career advancement, and/or further educational opportunities in policing or related areas of law enforcement, like security and private investigation. The Certificate 'has been developed in response to the ever-increasing need for practical and current information about the art and science of policing,' and the diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, and interested of the Program's students 'create a dynamic learning environment with ample opportunities to examine varying points of view.' To graduate, students must 'successfully complete four compulsory courses and four elective courses,' all of which will taught 'by instructors/practitioners who are seasoned specialists in their fields.' Among the mandatory topics to be covered by the Program are Antisocial Behaviour in the Community, Applied Federal and Provincial Statutes, Canadian Justice, and Critical Issues and Ethics in Policing. Elective topics include Communication for Justice Professionals, Community Policing, Crime Scene Investigation, Criminology, Drug Investigation, Fraud Investigation, Interviewing and Investigation, Police Powers, Sexual Assault Investigations and Related Issues, Technological Crime, and Terrorism. Students should note that any courses that ate hosted by OntarioLearn 'cannot be applied to the' Police Studies certificate as they are only 'intended for students in Police Foundations.' Students should be aware that while the Program provides them with a foundation of knowledge and kills enabling them to apply for positions in policing and related areas, employers in the field may 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. 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. Potential employers for graduates include Canada Customs and Immigration, correctional facilities, federal and provincial law enforcement agencies, juvenile detention centres, military police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and various municipal police forces. Graduates of the Program may also pursue further educational opportunities, such as at the diploma level.
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