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Basic Law Enforcement (BPC1)  Technical Certificate of Credit

The Basic Law Enforcement Certificate program provides students with the necessary skills, standards, and knowledge in order to become qualified, proficiency trained, ethical and competent peace officers in criminal justice careers. Successful completion of the program will make the student eligible to be certified as a Georgia Peace Officer.

Program-specific requirements: Applicants must also be accepted into the academy by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council by meeting all the requirements of certification as set forth in O.C.G.A; 35-8-8. The requirements include United States citizenship; a satisfactory criminal history; a satisfactory drug screen examination; GCIC and NCIC fingerprint checks; completion of a physician's affidavit; a satisfactory certified driver history; and agency or academy head recommendation.

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Occupational Courses (26 Credits)
Required Courses:
LETA 1011
Corequisites: LETA 1017, LETA 1027, LETA 1029, LETA 1031

Introduces the criminal justice system and the role of law enforcement in the United States. As well as examines the ethical issues and areas of liability confronted by law enforcement personnel. This course also discusses juvenile proceedings and crimes against children. Topics include: the American criminal justice system; ethics and professionalism, peace officer liability, crimes against children and juvenile proceedings. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit

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LETA 1017
Corequisites: LETA 1011, LETA 1023, LETA 1027, LETA 1029, LETA 1031

This course provides students of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy with an understanding of terminology, human anatomy, legal requirements, liability, safety, tactics, physical fitness, and demonstrate proper procedures for fitness and specific techniques to arrest, search, control and restrain a person. This course is limited to students enrolled in the POST Technical Certificate of Credit.

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LETA 1023
Corequisites: LETA 1011, LETA 1017, LETA 1027, LETA 1029, LETA 1031

This course presents the fundamentals of criminal investigation. The duties and responsibilities of the investigator both in field and in the courtroom are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on techniques commonly utilized by investigative personnel as well as the procedures used for investigating various crimes. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic POST Technical Certificate of Credit.

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LETA 1027
Corequisites: LETA 1011, LETA 1017, LETA 1023, LETA 1029, LETA 1031

Introduces the procedural law of the criminal justice system which governs the series of proceedings through which government enforces substantive criminal law. The course offers an emphasis on the laws of arrest and search and seizure; the rules of evidence, right to counsel, and the rights and duties of both citizens and officers. The course covers in depth appropriate Case Law and court rulings that dictate criminal procedure on the State and Federal Level. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic POST Certification Technical Certificate of Credit.

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LETA 1029
Corequisites: LETA 1011, LETA 1017, LETA 1023, LETA 1027, LETA 1031

This course examines enforcement of traffic laws and procedures for traffic accident investigation. Emphasis is placed on Georgia traffic laws, traffic law enforcement, recognition of impaired driving, and traffic accident investigation. Topics include: regulations, impaired driving, and traffic accident investigation. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic POST Certification Technical Certificate of Credit.

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LETA 1031
Corequisites: LETA 1011, LETA 1017, LETA 1023, LETA 1027, LETA 1029

This course examines the connection between law enforcement and the community it serves. Specifically, concepts of community policing, daily patrols, interacting with the public, and communicating effectively. It also covers the role of mental health and stress and its influence on law enforcement interactions with the public. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic POST Certification Technical Certificate of Credit.

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LETA 1035Criminal Law for Basic POST Certification 3
LETA 1037
Prerequisite: LETA 1011

This course provides the student of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy with an understanding of appropriate driving actions, terminology, local responsibility, specific statutes, and safety considerations as well as demonstrate proficiency in the operation of an emergency vehicle. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic Law Enforcement Technical Certificate of Credit.

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LETA 1039
Prerequisite: LETA 1011

This course provides the student of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy with an understanding of terminology, legal requirements, liability, safety considerations, tactics, procedures, firearms nomenclature, fundamentals of marksmanship, fundamental simulation in the use of deadly force and the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in marksmanship. This course is limited to students enrolled in the Basic POST Certification Certificate of Credit.

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