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Law Enforcement Recruit Training (Limited Access Program)Program InformationVocational Certificate - Code 1151/1051 - Catalog 2012/2013Patricia Lane, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-3450, lanepa@daytonastate.eduSheila Ellison, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3882, ellisos@daytonastate.edu08/09/2012 M - 1260Program Mission, Description, and OutcomesMission:It is the mission of the Basic Law Enforcement Officer Recruit Program to provide quality job training for students in this discipline. It isour goal to find opportunities to bring these related disciplines together to train and interact so that emergency response to incidents can bemore effective.Description:The program is designed for the student who intends to become either a full-time or part-time police officer. Students learn the tasks, dutiesand responsibilities of law enforcement officers to prevent and detect crime and to enforce the criminal, non-criminal and traffic laws of thestate. Florida statute requires this certificate of completion for certification as a law enforcement officer. Job Title: Police Officer.This program is certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, Florida Department of Law Enforcement.Graduates of the program are eligible to take the Florida Department of Law Enforcement examination for police officercertification/employment.Outcomes:Graduates of the program will be able to:1. Identify, analyze, and respond to problem situations involving civil rights, law enforcement, and legal issues.2. Show competence in written and oral communications.3. Successfully complete State licensure requirements.4. Integrate knowledge and skills obtained during the academy into their specialized career field.Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state bright futures.Approximate Additional CostsProgram Tuition and Fees: $2,154*Access Fee: $203 ($7.90 per credit)Assessment Fee: $30Lab Fees: $570Physical Exam: $150 to $250Equipment/Uniforms: $400State Exam: $100*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA athttp://www.fafsa.gov. For more information on grant, loans and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage athttp://www.daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundationscholarships offered each semester. For more information see: http://daytonastate.edu/scholarships.Additional Admission Requirements- Complete a Criminal Justice Training Center Application for continuing enrollment.- Completion of the Basic Abilities Test (BAT) and score a minimum of 79%.- Completion of the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) and score a minimum of 10.0 on each section.- Must attend the Criminal Justice Training Center Orientation.- Satisfactory results of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement background check.- Must be able to meet minimum standards for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as set forth in Florida Statute 943.- Be at least 19 years of age prior to graduation of program.- Be a citizen of the United States.Page 406 of 788