The Southwest Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduation ceremony is Friday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave., in Community Room 1.
Eleven cadets will walk the stage Friday, five of whom already have jobs as law enforcement officers. The school’s 18-week program includes criminal process, judicial process, Colorado Criminal Code, patrol and investigation techniques, firearms, driving and arrest control. Students were exposed to scenario-based training in which they applied what they learned to specific scenarios. Upon completion of the program, students will have the basic foundation of knowledge to successfully complete the statewide POST exam.
The next academy starts this spring semester at the Southwest Colorado Community College starts Jan. 18. Law Enforcement Academy applications are due by Jan. 4. The academy is housed at the West Campus, at 33057 U.S. Highway 160, between Mancos and Cortez.
It is not too late to register for the Law Enforcement Academy or other classes. SCCC offers a variety of guaranteed transfer classes, associates degrees and numerous certificate programs including automotive service, welding, fire science, EMT, cosmetology, certified nurse aide, medical assistant and early childhood.
Visit www.EnrollSouthwest.org for more information, or stop by one of our two Southwest Colorado campuses or call 970-247-2929 or 970-564-6200.
