Reserve Police Officer (Certificate of Achievement) · College of the Desert

Certificate of Achievement Police Science · College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog

The Reserve Police Officer program is designed to serve students seeking either to enter or enhance their careers in the law enforcement profession. The courses in the Reserve Police Officer Certificate program will provide the foundational knowledge for a person to enter the profession of law enforcement as a Level-III or Level-II Reserve Officer.

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

Be prepared for entry level employment in the field of Reserve Police or similar field.

Program Requirements

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses		Units
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
BPOT 001	Basic Peace Officer Training-Module III	7
BPOT 002	Basic Peace Officer Training-Module II	12
CERTIFICATE TOTAL		19