{
  "college": "college-of-the-desert",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "BPOT",
  "name": "Basic Peace Officer Training",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/courses/bpot/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "BPOT 001",
      "subject": "BPOT",
      "number": "001",
      "title": "Basic Peace Officer Training-Module III",
      "units": "7",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 99, Lab Hours: 81",
      "advisory": "ENG 061, AJ 001, & KINE 037.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is referred to as the Module III Academy and is designed to meet the minimum requirements of a Level III Reserve Officer as established by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). It is the first of three components of the Regular Basic Course-Modular Format Academy required to become a full time peace officer. The Module III Academy is a discipline/stress oriented program with an emphasis on Professionalism/Ethics & Leadership, Physical Fitness, Vehicle Operations, Arrest Methods/Defensive Tactics, Report Writing, First Aid/CPR, and Firearms training. In addition there are inspections, drill training (formation, facing movements, marching, etc.), and physical exercises (running, push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, etc.). Recruits attend the Academy in full uniform. There are 2 knowledge based examinations administered during the course which require a recruit to receive a passing score in order to successfully complete the Module III Academy. Students must also successfully pass Arrest Methods/Defensive Tactics and Firearms testing. There are a total of 168 hours required in this course.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: Letter",
        "Degree Applicable: AA/AS"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/college-of-the-desert/schedule/fall-2026/bpot/#bpot-001",
          "subject": "BPOT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "BPOT 002",
      "subject": "BPOT",
      "number": "002",
      "title": "Basic Peace Officer Training-Module II",
      "units": "12",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 189, Lab Hours: 81",
      "prerequisite": "BPOT 001.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is referred to as the Module II Academy and is designed to meet the minimum requirements of a Level II Reserve Officer as established by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). It is the second of three components of the Regular Basic Course-Modular Format Academy required to become a full time peace officer. The Module II Academy is a discipline/stress oriented program with an emphasis on Community Relations, Physical Fitness, Cultural Diversity, Arrest Methods/Defensive Tactics, Investigative Report Writing, Chemical Agents training and Firearms/Shotgun training. In addition there are inspections, drill training (formation, facing movements, marching, etc.), and physical exercises (running, push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, etc.). Recruits attend the Academy in full uniform. There is 1 knowledge based examination administered during the course that require a recruit to receive a passing score in order to successfully complete the Module II Academy. Students must also successfully pass Arrest Methods/Defensive Tactics and Firearms testing. There are a total of 268 hours required in this course.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: Letter",
        "Degree Applicable: AA/AS"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/college-of-the-desert/schedule/fall-2026/bpot/#bpot-002",
          "subject": "BPOT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "BPOT 003",
      "subject": "BPOT",
      "number": "003",
      "title": "Basic Peace Officer Training-Module I",
      "units": "19",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 288, Lab Hours: 186",
      "prerequisite": "BPOT 002.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is the third module in the Regular Basic Course-Modular Format training sequence. Intensive instruction designed to meet the minimum requirements of a peace officer, or Level I Police Reserve Officer as established by state law. Check the program website for additional information.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: Letter",
        "Limitation on enrollment: Completion of Peace Officer Standards and Training,(POST) physical fitness assessment; possession of,a valid California driver?s license; successful,completion of a medical examination; and current,fingerprint clearance through the California State,Department of Justice.",
        "Degree Applicable: AA/AS"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "BPOT 003A",
      "subject": "BPOT",
      "number": "003A",
      "title": "Basic Peace Officer Training-Module I",
      "units": "17",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 247, Lab Hours: 200",
      "prerequisite": "BPOT 002.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course is the third module in the Regular Basic Course-Modular Format training sequence. Intensive instruction designed to meet the minimum requirements of a peace officer, or Level I Police Reserve Officer as established by state law. Check the program website for additional information.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: Letter",
        "Limitation on enrollment: Completion of Peace Officer Standards and Training,(POST) physical fitness assessment; possession of,a valid California driver?s license; successful,completion of a medical examination; and current,fingerprint clearance through the California State,Department of Justice.",
        "Degree Applicable: AA/AS"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}