Program Overview
Peace Officer Education
Campus
- H Hibbing
- I Itasca
- V Vermilion
Program Overview
All Peace Officer programs offered are designed to meet the requirements of the Minnesota Peace Office Standards and Training Requirements. Depending on if you have prior education and what goals you want to accomplish we do have several variations on the law enforcement program for you to choose.
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Reasons to Attend Minnesota North
Learn foundational skills.
Training includes learning criminal procedure, State statutes, defense tactics, proper firearm handling, emergency driving techniques, proper professional conduct, criminal investigation and crime scene processing! The law enforcement program is held in an academy style setting, where cadets abide by program policies and procedures. The program has a modern training simulator and utilizes modern RMS/CAD Software. Other highlights include:
- Work and learning combined in a summer internship
- Top tier program placement, with an excellent reputation in the professional community
- Minnesota POST certified law enforcement training
- Local, State, and Federal Criminal Justice professionals involved in instruction and training, and small class sizes that maximize relationship building and long-term agency connections
- Hands-on opportunities in field activities
- Community and service project-oriented law enforcement club
Military credit options and wildlife/wildland focus.
The 31B Military Police program Similar to the regular degree program but with credit given to students who have completed military service in law enforcement.
Wildland/Wildlife Law Enforcement has an extra focus on natural resource rules and regulations with hands-on courses.
Certificate and PPOE skills component.
The PPOE (Professional Peace Officer Education) program is designed for those students who are attending a POST accredited institution, and are looking for the PPOE (Skills) component to complete their educational requirements. This summer semester program assists the students in completing the requirements to take the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) exam and start careers in state, municipal, and county law enforcement agencies, as well as State and Federal government agencies.
Diploma option to be a licensed peace officer.
Meant for students who have already been awarded an Associate Degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution. This three semester program offers the academic and skills needed to become a licensed peace officer.
