Law enforcement is complex, sometimes dangerous, often challenging and always open to public scrutiny and comment.
Today, an increasing number of employees in public and private organizations are called upon to perform specialized investigation, enforcement and regulatory compliance functions that complement those performed by police and other peace officers.
These public and private officials address issues that are increasingly more sophisticated, organized and technically challenging than in the past. The specialized mandates and issues faced by these officials requires a knowledge base and set of competencies that is different, but generally complementary, to those required by police officers.
Program Goals
Please note: We are now accepting applications for Cohort 10, September 2012.
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The 2-year Law Enforcement Studies Diploma Program is comprised of 60 credits with 840 hours of course work in two major content areas:
- Law enforcement studies - criminology, the Canadian justice system, administrative and civil law, criminal law, investigation skills and procedures, computer investigation skills, law enforcement communication skills, applied law enforcement skills (e.g. emergency vehicle operations, fitness, firearms safety, surveillance, evidence collection and preservation, crisis intervention, use of force, arrest and control techniques), research skills, and a capstone project.
- Liberal studies - English, communication skills, critical reading and writing, applied ethics, conflict resolution, diversity issues in law enforcement, aboriginal justice and governance.
We are now accepting applications for Cohort 10, September 2012.
Students will be prepared for employment in a wide range of law enforcement, regulatory and compliance fields. Accordingly, we believe that your preparation through this program will help you seek employment in these competitive and diverse fields.
Although graduates of the Law Enforcement Studies Diploma Program will be better prepared and more qualified for working in the law enforcement field, completion of the program will not guarantee entry into a law enforcement profession. Border Services Officers, Police Officers, Correctional Officers, Probation Officers, Deputy Sheriffs and Security Professionals all must complete additional mandated training. Employers for other investigation, law enforcement and regulatory roles may have other entry or additional qualification and training requirements. Nevertheless, we believe that this program can become one of the preferred qualifications for such employment.
You must meet the following entrance requirements for admission to the program:
- Documentation confirming Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident status, or a valid Study Permit for international students;
- Proof of completion of Grade 12 with a C or above in English 12 (or recognized equivalent);
- Completion of a Criminal Record Check* showing no convictions for any violent criminal offense that would cause the student to have a firearms prohibition and no outstanding criminal charges. Please go to your local police agency for your Criminal Record Check;
- A valid Driver's License;
- If English is not the first language of the applicant, submission of a TOEFL evaluation showing a score of 220 or greater (if computer-based), 560 or greater (if paper-based), 83 or greater (if internet-based), or equivalent demonstration of proficiency in the English language;
- An essay of 250 words outlining the reasons why the student wishes to be a student in the Law Enforcement Studies Diploma program submitted with the application;
- Completion of a PAR-Q evaluation (a physical readiness questionnaire) with results acceptable to the Institute;
- Three letters of reference from non-family members.
In addition the following admission standards may apply:
- An in-person interview and assessment to determine suitability may be required;
- Related work experience and/or study will enhance the application;
- Accommodation for disabled applicants will be made in accordance with BC Human Rights Legislation.
Non-refundable application fee: $75
Learner Services Fee: $15 per course
Tuition fee: $437.58 per course
- Applied Law Enforcement I (year 1): additional $125 Driver Training fee
- Applied Law Enforcement III (year 2): additional $125 Range fee
Textbooks & equipment: approximately $2000 (purchased from JIBC Store)
Total cost to student for the two-year program: approximately $11,000
