Certificates
NOTE: Prospective students should NOT make application to Metropolitan State University and register for classes until AFTER they have been admitted to the certificate program.
Minnesota Peace Officer Licensing Requirements
The Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board coordinates a system of licensing for all peace officers in the state. Any person employed as a peace officer by a Minnesota law enforcement agency must hold a POST Board license. In order to be licensed by the POST Board, prospective peace officers must pass certain selection criteria and meet specific education requirements. For detailed information about POST Board regulations and requirements, see their web site at http://www.dps.state.mn.us/newpost/posthome.asp
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Law Enforcement Licensing Certificate
The Law Enforcement Licensing Certificate is designed to prepare individuals who have already completed a bachelor's or higher degree in any discipline for entry into the law enforcement profession in Minnesota. The certificate program meets all Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) learning objectives (www.dps.state.mn.us/newpost/PDFs/LearningObjectives.pdf). Students must meet POST minimum selection standards (www.dps.state.mn.us/newpost/license.asp) and complete the following course work.
- Prerequisites
- CJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJS 302 Juvenile Justice (must be completed at Minnesota POST-certified college or university)
- Core Courses
- LAWE 220 Legal Issues in Law Enforcement
- LAWE 230 Patrol Operations
- LAWE 240 Minnesota Criminal and Traffic Codes
- LAWE 325 Criminal Procedure and Investigation
- LAWE 330 Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
- LAWE 370 Assisting Families in Crisis
- Law Enforcement skills (registration by permission only)
- Required for POST sign-off
- LAWE 104 First Responder for Law Enforcement (required for POST exam).
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Note: Prior to taking the Minnesota POST exam, students will need to complete a First Responder course or an EMT course. The First Responder or EMT course must meet the Minnesota Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) standards. You must be able to produce a EMSRB card.
Program Application and Admission
For more information regarding the Law Enforcement Licensing Certificate Cohort Program, procedures and availability, please contact Natalie.Bearth@metrostate.edu or 651-999-5882. (top of page)
To contact the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice please call 651-999-5880.
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