Learn from professionals
Do you want to expand your on-the-job skills in law enforcement during times that fit your busy schedule? Do you want to learn from knowledgeable, experienced instructors? If so, the Law Enforcement Continuing Education program at Century College is for you.
We offer a wide range of non-credit courses designed for:
- Police officers
- Corrections staff
- Security professionals
- Private detectives
Slot Program offers best value
The Century College Slot Program offers the best value for your money. Currently, 38 law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities have joined the Slot Program.
Here's how it works:
- Purchase 1-5 slots at $595 each (or 6+ at $445 each)
- Each slot purchased allows you to send one full-time, licensed law enforcement officer or dispatcher to any course in the catalog for an entire year
- Your agency will also gain a seat on the Century College Law Enforcement Advisory Committee.
- Slots are assigned to an agency, not an individual.
Century College Continuing Education for Law Enforcement/Corrections Member agencies include:
Police Departments
- Bayport
- Cottage Grove
- Lakes Area
- Lino Lakes
- Maplewood
- Metro Transit
- Metropolitan Airports Commission Police Department (MAC PD)
- Minnesota State Patrol
- Minnesota Department of Human Services, Office of Special Investigations
- Mounds View
- New Brighton
- New Hope
- Newport
- North St. Paul
- Northfield
- Oak Park Heights
- Oakdale
- Roseville
- St. Paul
- St. Paul Park
- Stillwater
- West St. Paul
- White Bear Lake
- Winsted
- Woodbury
Sheriff's Departments
- Chisago County
- Pine County
- Ramsey County
- Washington County
Correctional Facilities
- Faribault
- Lino Lakes
- Minnesota Department of Corrections
- Oak Park Heights
- Red Wing
- Shakopee
- St. Cloud
- Stillwater
Railways
- Burlington/Northern/Santa Fe
- Canadian Pacific
Sampling of courses offered
- NEW! Crime Scene Investigation Certificate Program
- Homeland Defense
- Crime Mapping Unit I & II
- Basics of Forensic Science
- Interrogation and the Gentle Art of Persuasion
- Interviewing and the Art of Communication
- Understanding Criminal Investigation
- Intro to Forensics Photography
- Photoshop for Forensics I
- Photoshop for Forensics II
- Computer Forensics
- Background Investigations
- Basic Narcotics Investigation
- Basic Report Writing
- Miranda for Patrol Officers
- Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Materials
- Critical Incidents for Supervisors and Line Officers
- Data Practices - Criminal, Domestic Abuse Investigation
- Hmong Gangs in the Midwest
- International Investigations
- Crisis Management
- Suicide Awareness for Police Officers
- Suspect Identification Procedures
- Hostage and Crisis Negotiations for First Responders
- Vehicle Stops/Warrantless
- Juvenile Justice
- Warrantless Residential Searches
- Serial Killers
- How to be a Confident and Competent Witness
- Interviewing Child Victims of Physical/Sexual Abuse
- Law Enforcement Response to People with Mental Illness
- Psychological Profiling/Crime Scene Analysis
- Somali Culture,Crime & Gangs
- Spanish for Law Enforcement
- Supervisory/Management Certificate Program Phase I & II
- Microsoft Office Computer Classes
Participant Testimonials
"Upon completion of the Supervisory/Management Certificate Program,
I felt better informed about a range of topics associated with management and supervision.
Class sessions were comprehensive, up-to-the-minute, and fun!"
"The instructors are knowledgeable and friendly; all use personal experiences and small
group interaction as teaching strategies."
-- Sonja S.
"I have taken several classes and I have found them interesting and helpful.
The instructors worked in the law enforcement/corrections field, were very knowledgeable and approachable.
As a Supervisor, I have used the law enforcement/corrections classes to help employees develop skills
needed on their jobs. The classes are cost effective and effective."
-- Lt. Kim Wilker, Minnesota Correctional Facility, Lino Lakes
Member Agency Testimonials
"The Century College Slot program offers convenient, practical, a timely training to police officers.
The instructors are hands-on and promote a collaborative learning environment that is conducive to
police officer education."
-- Lynne Tellers Bankes, Chief of Police, White Bear Lake Police Department
"Century College Slot Program is a great supplement to our annual Inservice Training,
offering our officers a variety of law enforcement training opportunities."
-- Joseph Cardenas, Lt, Metro Transit Police
"The Century College Law Enforcement Continuing Education Classes have been a valuable tool
for our veteran and newly promoted investigative staff. The classes offered are diverse and
reach into every area of our department's various training needs at a minimal cost."
-- Ralph w Schmidt, Director, Office of Special Investigations, Criminal Investigations Unit, MN-DHS State Operated Services
"The Slots Program is a wonderful training opportunity to our staff. All who have participated
continually have high praises for the instructors and the course curriculums. Being a part of a
cooperative goal towards training is a great benefit for our corrections community."
-- Melissa S. Corbo, Employee Development Specialist, Minnesota Correctional Facility, Stillwater and Oak Park Heights
Instructor Testimonials
"Law enforcement officers face a myriad of challenges each day. Law Enforcement courses at
Century College help prepares officers to surmount a variety of challenges.
Because law enforcement classes at Century are taught by experienced instructors,
I believe we make a difference."
-- Joe Grafft, Century College Law Enforcement Adjunct Faculty Member
"Century College offers comprehensive training in every facet of law enforcement.
This ensures that officers are well rounded and well informed."
Sergeant Don Marose, SFST/DRE Coordinator, Minnesota State Patrol
"Having taught police and prosecutors all over the United States, I'm convinced
that the Century College law enforcement program is among the best in the nation.
It's for cops and about cops. I'm proud to be a part of it."
-- Michael Walz, Assistant Hennepin County Attorney, Minneapolis
Links
Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards & Training (MN Post)
Contact
For more information on the Law Enforcement Continuing Education Program, please contact:
- Joan Peterson
- 651-773-1743
- joan.peterson@century.edu