POLICE ACADEMY/BASIC POLICE TRAINING (Open to all students)
Career Certificate Police Academy · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
Several programs at Rio Hondo College are certified by the Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). There are certain minimum physical requirements for peace officers as well as requirements of good moral character. Students may obtain more specific information about these requirements from the Administration of Justice staff.
At the Administration of Justice Regional Training Center, a modern and complete law enforcement training facility is maintained. The center is equipped to train in the use of firearms, obstacle course for physical training, and weight training apparatus and driver training exercises. The facility is equipped to train in other areas related to the field of law enforcement, security and corrections. If you are interested in attending the Rio Hondo Police Academy, there are information meetings being held on a monthly basis. Please call at (562) 463-7756.
Students who have previously earned a Basic POST Certificate or who are transferring to Rio Hondo College from another college as Administration of Justice majors must meet the college transfer requirements and complete at least six units of Administration of Justice courses at Rio Hondo College in addition to regular required courses to be eligible for graduation.