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Law Enforcement Foundations - Kitchener
Program Info
If a career in law enforcement interests you, you should definitely check out our Law Enforcement Foundations program. Our short-term program is designed to give you the skills in law enforcement that you’ll need to work in this dynamic career field. Check out our training program:
Law Enforcement Courses
Our law enforcement classes will provide you with professional training in:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Ethics
- Contemporary Social Problems
- Community and Social Services
- Issues in Diversity
- Canadian Government and Politics
- Law and the Legal System
- Criminology and the Criminal Justice System
- Criminal Code and Federal Statutes
- Young Offenders in Canada
- Police and Security Operations
- Community Policing
- Introduction to Law Enforcement
Students will also participate in a volunteer work experience program and a physical fitness evaluation. Students will learn all the skills needed to begin working in the law enforcement career field.
Students will also take a career and employment strategies course that will provide techniques on job interviewing, resume preparation, writing thank you letters, and job search management.
Law Enforcement Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Law Enforcement Foundations program may seek careers working in Ontario Police Services. Some careers you may pursue include:
- Private Security and Investigations firms
- Campus Enforcement Agencies
- Corporate Loss Prevention
- Conservation Officers
- Park Wardens
- Railway Police
- Police Officer*
- Public Security Guard
- Private Detective
- Private Investigator
Canada’s Best Career Guide, published by Mediacorp, ranks law enforcement-related careers as one of the best social/community service career paths in Canada.
*Police services in Ontario, and the rest of Canada, have special requirements for those entering a career as a law enforcement officer. Students wishing to pursue such careers should ensure that they would be able to meet the physical and educational requirements before enrolling.
