To enroll in this program, students must be employed, sponsored, or endorsed by a participating law enforcement agency. This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-semester Certificate in Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST), be prepared to sit for the Colorado POST certification exam, and enter the workforce. FRCC is a Colorado POST-Approved Basic Academy. Students will explore an academic foundation in criminal justice, police operations, and basic law, as well as skills training in arrest control, driving, and firearms. The curriculum covers all POST required hours as well as additional training in various areas, such as verbal de-escalation and implicit bias. Attendance is limited to individuals sponsored or endorsed by a law enforcement agency.