# Regular Basic Course: Police Academy Module III (Certificate of Achievement)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Public Safety Programs

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The Basic Police Academy Certificate of Achievement Module III satisfies mandated training requirements for a California Basic Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Module III Certificate of Completion. The program is POST-certified and prepares the student for work as a sworn Level III Reserve Peace Officer in the State of California.

Admission to the program is by special application (www.palomar.edu/policeacademy). To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must (1) be free of felony conviction or conviction of a misdemeanor which prohibits possession of a firearm, (2) possess a valid driver’s license, (3) pass written, oral, and physical fitness examinations, (4) pass a medical examination, (5) be 18 years old (required by law to be age 21 for employment), and (6) pass a Department of Justice firearms clearance.

In addition to passing the required college examinations, the student must obtain passing scores on all POST Examinations, and all skills/lab portions within the Academy.

The Police Academy units may be applied toward the Administration of Justice Associate’s Degree requirements.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Classify and describe basic criminal law, procedures and radio code communication for law enforcement in the State of California as defined by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).
2.  Demonstrate professionalism, diversity and ethics for law enforcement in the State of California as defined by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).
3.  Demonstrate proficiency in firearms, defensive tactics, and use of force procedures for law enforcement in the State of California as defined by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 10 |
| AJ 86 | Basic Police Academy Module III | 7 |
| AJ 85 | Police Academy Preparation | 3 |
| **Total** | | **10** |