Law Enforcement Training / Police Academy

Earn a degree or certificate while completing police academy coursework certified by the California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and learning from professionals who bring real-life experiences into the classroom.

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The Academy

South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium

Email sbrpstc@theacademy.ca.gov

Call (408) 229-4299

Many city, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are actively hiring locally and throughout California. Graduates can also pursue careers in the private sector as security officers and private investigators for companies and individuals.

Units to Certificate

$54.55

Median Hourly Wage - Patrol Officer

509

Law Enforcement Agencies in CA

Building Practical Skills from Real-Life Scenarios

"MPC’s instructors have experience in the field of law enforcement and love teaching. They make instruction both fun and engaging and are often available to help students understand lessons with real life examples."

Aida Mora

MPC Alumni

Career-ready in 6 Months

MPC partners with The Academy - South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium.

The Regular Basic Intensive format is a 40-hour (five days per week) program designed for completing the police academy training program in six months. Students in this training program may be currently employed by a California police agency or a California sheriff's office.

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Seaside Campus & Field Experience

Courses are held at MPC’s Public Safety Training Center in Seaside.
In addition to foundational coursework, guest speakers, tours, and experiences with working criminal justice professionals build practical skills in preparation for entering the workforce.

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Delve into Criminal Justice

Consider MPC’s Administration of Justice program to prepare for work or advanced study in law, criminology, forensics, or a variety of other criminal justice-related areas.

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In addition to completing criminal justice courses, students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills and learn about law enforcement’s responsibilities to the community.