Professional Certificate in Community Policing
Today’s police officers must be trained and well-informed on how global events affect their ability to provide community-focused policing. Community policing, the philosophy that promotes working in partnership with a community to prevent or address crime through a collaborative approach, can only be achieved when public safety is a shared responsibility.
The Professional Certificate in Community Policing is a community policing program that provides a framework to accomplish this, including best practices for incorporating a public trust-building approach through:
Preventing crime by collaboration
Understanding what is meant by a “guardian” approach
Making quality of life the endgame
Embracing smart policing initiatives
Developing law enforcement staff
Adopting policing best practices
Promoting an officer and community safety mindset
Working in law enforcement is honorable, noble work, and this community policing course can help officers navigate these challenging times. Through this unique program, law enforcement professionals — sworn officers and civilian professionals alike — will learn ways to build and engage in community policing.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I start?
Students can register and start the course at any time. Click here to register.
Can I earn academic credit toward a degree after completing the Professional Certificate in Community Policing?
The Professional Certificate in Community Policing serves as a valuable credential that complements your educational path, offering the potential to earn one course of prior learning credit towards the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. For more information about prior learning credit, email
What are the eligibility requirements to enroll?
Although there are no specific admissions requirements, this course is available to anyone working in law — sworn and non-sworn. All you need is a CA POST ID. If you don’t have one, use this link to get one before registering for the course. For assistance with registration, email
How do I upload my POST ID to obtain my POST training credit?
Once you create your student profile, enter your POST ID into your profile under License or Credential ID field. You’ll receive instructions in the order confirmation.
How long does it take to complete the Professional Certificate in Community Policing?
The program is designed to be six hours in total.
Is the course self-paced?
The course is six hours, self-paced, asynchronous instruction, which you can take on your time and schedule.
How much does the Professional Certificate in Community Policing course cost?
The course cost is $49. Students can register here and checkout with a credit card or contact
How do I enroll?
Students can enroll anytime by clicking here and completing the registration steps.
Degree and Course Requirements
The Professional Certificate in Community Policing serves as a valuable credential that complements your educational path, offering the potential to earn one course of prior learning credit towards the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. For more information about prior learning credit, email.