POST Refresher Academy

*Prices Subject to Change*

The Colorado Northwestern P.O.S.T. approved Refresher Academy is a two-week program designed for experienced P.O.S.T. certified officers from states other than Colorado, or Colorado P.O.S.T. certified officers whose certification has lapsed, to obtain P.O.S.T. certification or renewal of their certification. The Refresher Academy includes the skills “test-out” requirements for firearms and law enforcement driving and (88) instructional hours. The arrest control “test-out” will be conducted by the hiring agency after you have successfully completed the Refresher Academy and P.O.S.T. final examination. The P.O.S.T. final examination is administered at the end of the Refresher Academy by Colorado P.O.S.T. personnel. Physical training is not a requirement in the Refresher Academy.    
A minimum of ten registered students is required for each Refresher Academy fifteen days prior to the start date of the academy. If the minimum number of students is not attained, all registered students will be informed of the class cancellation and refunds will be dispersed. However, if the student withdraws from the course within 30 days of the start date, no refunds will be granted.

It is our expressed hope there will be future interest in the continuance of this outstanding program. We have made every effort to provide the very best educational curriculum with the most qualified and distinguished instructors while keeping the cost at a minimum. The success rate of this course has been exceptionally high; our recent academy students are averaging 85% on the P.O.S.T. final examination with some scores in the high 90’s.

The total tuition cost is $1,700, which is a one time payment in advance of the academy start date, prior to final acceptance to the Academy. The tuition includes required firearms ammunition, uniform shirts, hat, all textbooks and learning materials, skills performance tests (2), and the P.O.S.T. final examination fee ($125).  (CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 18 STUDENTS)

 

Contacts: LE Academy Director Jaymie Schuck at jaymie.schuck@cncc.edu or 675-3331 Academy Coordinator Joe Sears at joseph.sears@cncc.edu or 675-3208 Security Coordinator Julie Paulson at julie.paulson@cncc.edu or 675-3329

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE	8 HOURS
Authority of the Colorado Peace Officer	2 hours
Introduction into the Colorado Criminal Justice System	2 hours
Law Enforcement Ethics	4 hours
BASIC LAW	28 HOURS
United States and Colorado Constitutions	2 hours
Rules of Evidence	4 hours
Colorado Criminal Code	6 hours
Colorado Children's Code	6 hours
Motor Vehicle Laws	2 hours
Victims Rights and Domestic Violence	4 hours
Legal Liability	4 hours
PATROL PROCEDURES	6 HOURS
Officer Safety	4 hours
Jurisdictional Relationships and Agency Authority	2 hours
USE OF FORCE	8 HOURS
Colorado Revised Statutes	5 hours
Civil and Criminal Liability	3 hours
SKILLS	38 HOURS
Driving	19 hours
Firearms	19 hours

Living Accommodations

If you require housing for this course there may be dormitory style residence hall rooms available upon request through the CNCC Director of Housing at 970-675-3220. The residence halls have shared bathrooms and there will be college students living in the residence halls. The cost of housing is not included in the $1,600. Motels in Rangely are extremely limited most times of the year so please make housing arrangements well in advance of the course date.

The college has a cafeteria (while school is in session) and the Bronco Café on campus. There are also several restaurants in town.

Registration

To register, or for additional information:
You must contact Colorado P.O.S.T. for authorization to attend the Refresher Academy.

You may contact P.O.S.T. at:
Ruth VanDerBroek
1525 Sherman Street
7th Floor
Denver, Colorado 80203

Telephone: 303-866-5394
Ruth.vanderbroek@state.co.us

You can also obtain additional information from the P.O.S.T. Board web site at: http://www.ago.state.co.us/post_board.cfmMenuPage=True.html