Police Academy
21 courses · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
PAC 020 Physical Fitness
- Units
- 0.037-0.741
- Hours
- 2-40 Lab
- Advisory
- PAC 040
This course is designed to keep peace officers informed of physical fitness techniques, current Federal and State laws and recent requirements which affect current law enforcement procedures. Physical Fitness for officer development presents new concepts in law enforcement procedures. The curriculum follows that recommended as refresher training by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
PAC 023 Field Training Officer Course
- Units
- 0.148-2.962
- Hours
- 2-40 Lecture, 2-40 Lab
- Advisory
- PAC 040
This course is designed to teach a Police Officer how to train new recruits. This course includes training principles, civil liability, ethics and integrity, performance goals, principles of instruction, and role model.
PAC 026 PC 832 Firearms
- Units
- 0.148-2.962
- Hours
- 2-40 Lecture, 2-40 Lab
- Prerequisite
- PAC 065 Pursuant to Section 13511.5 of the California Penal Code, each student who is not sponsored by a local or other law enforcement agency, must submit written certification from the California Department of Justice certifying no criminal history background which would disqualify the student pursuant to Section 12021.1 P.C.
This course is designed to provide the student employed or seeking employment in public agencies with the skills and information necessary to satisfy state requirements for the PC 832 Firearms course which covers firearms safety, care, cleaning, shooting and qualification. This course can be taken alone or in combination with PAC 025, PC 832 Arrest and/or PAC 027, PC 832 Communications/Arrest to satisfy varying agency requirements. The curriculum follows that recommended as refresher training by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
PAC 031 School Security Guard Training
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
The course is designed to meet California State requirements for security guards in K-12 school districts or California Community College districts. According to California law, school security guards must complete a course of training developed by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) in consultation with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and in accordance with California's Business and Professions Code (section 7583.45) and Education Code (sections 38001.5 and 72330.5).
PAC 040 Basic Police Recruit Class
- Units
- 46
- Hours
- 774 Lecture, 162 Lab
This is a fundamental course that covers criminal law, evidence, procedure and investigation, firearms, first aid, defense tactics, use of chemical agents, and other police-related subjects. This course meets the educational requirements for basic certification by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
PAC 042 Police Supervision
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 81 Lecture
- Advisory
- PAC 040 or PAC 075B, PAC 075C, PAC 075D
This course explains and applies the elements of supervision as they apply to law enforcement personnel. Methods of effective leadership, motivation, communication, and training techniques are presented. This course is certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
PAC 043 Advanced Officers Course
- Units
- 0.148-2.962
- Hours
- 2-40 Lecture, 2-40 Lab
- Advisory
- PAC 040 or PAC 075B, PAC 075C and PAC 075D
This course is designed for upgrading currently employed law enforcement personnel. The curriculum follows that recommended by the Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training. The course is designed to keep peace officers informed of new laws, recent court decisions, current enforcement procedures, new concepts in law enforcement, technology, community relations and other refresher training as may be necessary.
PAC 061 Firearms (formerly PAC 021)
- Units
- 0.037-0.741
- Hours
- 2-40 Lab
- Advisory
- PAC 040
This course is designed to keep peace officers informed of new firearms techniques and equipment, current federal and state laws, and recent requirements which affect current law enforcement procedures. The course presents new concepts in law enforcement procedures. The curriculum follows that recommended as refresher training by California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
PAC 062 First Aid/CPR (formerly PAC 022)
- Units
- 0.148-2.962
- Hours
- 2-40 Lecture, 2-40 Lab
- Advisory
- PAC 040
This course is designed to keep peace officers informed of new first aid and CPR techniques, current federal and state laws, and recent requirements which affect current law enforcement procedures. First Aid/CPR for officer development presents new concepts in law enforcement procedures. The curriculum follows that recommended as refresher training by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
PAC 064 Weapons, Semi-Automatic Handguns (formerly PAC 024)
- Units
- 0.148-2.962
- Hours
- 2-40 Lecture, 2-40 Lab
- Advisory
- PAC 040
This course is designed for personnel who are concerned with semiautomatic pistols as a police service side arm. The course encompasses Colt .45 semiautomatic, Smith and Wesson models M7P 9, M&P 9L, M&P 40L and M&P 45, Glock Models: 17, 21, 22, 34, and 35, Springfield Armory XD, or XDM, Beretta Models 92F and FS, Browning Hi-Power 9 millimeters, plus other uniform and off-duty semiautomatic pistols.
PAC 065 PC 832 Arrest (formerly PAC 025)
- Units
- 0.148-2.962
- Hours
- 2-40 Lecture, 2-40 Lab
- Advisory
- PAC 040
This course is designed to provide the student, those employed, or those seeking employment in public agencies, with the skills and information necessary to satisfy the state requirements for the PC 832 Arrest course which covers the California justice system, professional behavior, law, evidence, and discretionary decision making. This course can be taken alone or in combination with PC 832 Firearms and/or PC 832 Communications and Arrest Methods to satisfy varying agency requirements.
PAC 067 PC 832 Communications and Arrest Methods (formerly PAC 027)
- Units
- 0.148-2.962
- Hours
- 2-40 Lecture, 2-40 Lab
- Advisory
- PAC 065
This course is designed to provide the student who is employed or seeking employment in public agencies and currently have a working knowledge of the law enforcement functions with the skills and information necessary to satisfy state requirements for the PC 832 Communications and Arrest Techniques course which covers community relations, communications, report writing, arrest control, and personal searches. This course can be taken alone or in combination with PC 832 Arrest and/or PC 832 Firearms to satisfy varying agency requirements. The curriculum follows that recommended as refresher training by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
PAC 071 Public Safety Dispatcher Basic Course
- Units
- 8
- Hours
- 135 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Advisory
- PAC 040
This course takes up a variety of topics as they relate to a career as a public safety dispatcher, including professional orientation, criminal justice system, law, communication technology, telephone procedures, radio procedures, missing persons, domestic violence, referral services, cultural diversity, sexual harassment, hate crimes, gang awareness, stress management, critical incidents, telecommunications, and practical application activities. The course meets the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) requirements for the position of public safety dispatcher.
PAC 075B Basic Course-Module III (Ext)
- Units
- 7
- Hours
- 99 Lecture, 81 Lab
This course is designed for those interested in becoming a Level III Reserve officer. This course covers criminal law, evidence, investigations, firearms, arrest and control, vehicle operations, report writing, first aid/CPR, cultural diversity, and other related police topics. It is the level of training which satisfies the legal requirements for a Level III Reserve officer.
PAC 075C Basic Course-Module II (Ext)
- Units
- 8.5
- Hours
- 117 Lecture, 108 Lab
- Prerequisite
- PAC 075B
This course is designed for those interested in becoming a Level II Reserve officer. This course covers criminal law, evidence, investigations, firearms, arrest and control, community relations, report writing, cultural diversity, and other related police topics. It is training which satisfies the legal requirements for a Level II Reserve officer and can be used as a Prerequisite for the PAC 075D Module I Course.
PAC 075D Basic Course - Module I (Ext)
- Units
- 21.5
- Hours
- 297 Lecture, 270 Lab
- Prerequisite
- PAC 075B, PAC 075C
This course is designed for those interested in becoming a Level I Reserve officer or a regular peace officer. This course covers criminal law, evidence, investigations, firearms, arrest and control, emergency vehicle operation, and other related police topics. It is the final level of training which constitutes satisfaction of the Regular Basic Course training requirement and the legal requirements for a Level I Reserve officer and a regular police officer in accordance with Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements.
PAC 075E Basic Academy Intensive Modular III
- Units
- 8
- Hours
- 117 Lecture, 81 Lab
This course is designed for those interested in becoming a Level III Reserve officer. This course covers criminal law, evidence, investigations, firearms, arrest and control, vehicle operations, report writing, first aid/CPR, cultural diversity, and other related police topics. It is the level of training which satisfies the legal requirements for a Level III Reserve officer.
PAC 075F Basic Academy Intensive Modular II
- Units
- 9
- Hours
- 117 Lecture, 135 Lab
- Prerequisite
- PAC 075E
This course is designed for those interested in becoming a Level II Reserve officer. This course covers criminal law, evidence, investigations, firearms, arrest and control, vehicle operations, report writing, first aid/CPR, cultural diversity, and other related police topics. It is the level of training which satisfies the legal requirements for a Level II Reserve officer.
PAC 075G Basic Academy Intensive Modular I
- Units
- 23
- Hours
- 315 Lecture, 297 Lab
- Prerequisite
- PAC 075F
This course is designed for those interested in becoming a Post Certified Police Officer. This course covers criminal law, evidence, investigations, firearms, arrest and control, vehicle operations, report writing, first aid/CPR, cultural diversity, and other related police topics. It is the level of training which satisfies the legal requirements for a Post Certified Police Officer.
PAC 078 Requalification - Basic Course
- Units
- 7
- Hours
- 108 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- PAC 040 or successful completion of a California POST Basic Police Academy and a California Department of Justice clearance for firearms training.
This course is for students who have completed basic police recruit academy training but have not been active in the law enforcement field for at least three years. The course provides a review of the skills and knowledge needed to return to active law enforcement duty. The topics covered include human relations, legal changes and a review of current legal issues, conducting a preliminary investigation, field tactics, the use of force and weaponry, and racial profiling.
PAC 083 Pre-Academy Physical Fitness
- Units
- 0.148-2.962
- Hours
- 2-40 Lecture, 2-40 Lab
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
This course is designed to help prospective police cadets improve their physical performance and keep informed of physical fitness techniques prior to entering the Rio Hondo Police Academy. The curriculum is geared toward and utilized by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.