Police Academy

Catalog description

Lindenwood University is in a partnership with the St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy (SLCMPA). Lindenwood University students will have the option of completing a Missouri State Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Program and earn a Class A Peace Officer’s license as part of their undergraduate degree program. The SLCMPA offers an intensive 900 hour- 26 week- Missouri State Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Program of classroom and hands-on practical instruction in the core knowledge and skills needed by peace officers working in the State of Missouri. The program includes academic courses in Constitutional Law, Missouri Statutory Law, Traffic Law, Interpersonal Skills, Patrol, Criminal Investigation, Report Writing, Traffic Accident Investigation, Juvenile Justice and Procedures. Students also receive superior training in First Aid, Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Driver Training, and Physical Fitness. Additionally, students may enroll in this course while attending other prior approved local police academies to earn the same number of credits offered through the SLCMPA partnership. Prerequisite: CCJ 24500 ; permission of Lindenwood University instructor; acceptance to SLCMPA or acceptance to other Class A Police Academy (900 or more contact hours.)