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Ontario College Diploma
Location
Oshawa
OCAS Code
POFD
Next Intake
September 2023
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Faculty
Faculty of Social & Community Services (SCS)
Length
Four semesters
Delivery
More than 50% of this program is delivered in-person. Learn more.
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Program Overview

Modern policing requires officers to possess highly developed social and communication skills, practical law enforcement knowledge, technical skills, and the ability to connect with the communities they serve and protect. In this program you will build these skill sets while gaining vital community outreach experience through a unique program with the opportunity to work with disenfranchised, vulnerable and/or marginalized populations. Training also focuses on mental health strategies in policing related to community members and officers; students will earn their Mental Health First Aid certificate in their course of study. In addition, the program will enable students to make community and global connections that provide transferrable skills that many employers are seeking.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (ENG/EAE) (C or U) (minimum 65 per cent)

POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Orientation session
  • Proof of current CBC (may be required)

SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY START

You may enter Year 1 of the Police Foundations program in September or January. If you begin classes in January, you will complete semesters 1 and 2 from January to August and start Year 2, Semester 3 in September.

Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $14,186 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • Principle Of Ethical Reasoning (ETHC 1103)
  • Introduction to Health and Wellness (HLTH 1115)
  • Canadian Criminal Justice System (LAWW 1108)
  • Introduction to The Criminal Code Of Canada (LAWW 1109)
  • Interviewing and Investigations (LAWW 1111)
  • Psychology (PSYC 1108)

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Cyber Crime
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Social Justice and Indigenous Teaching and Learning
Social Justice and Indigenous Teaching and Learning
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Technology recommendations

To help students succeed in programs with remote learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality remote learning experience.

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Police officer
  • Border services
  • Community service officer
  • Federal or provincial correctional officer
  • Provincial offences officer
  • By-law officer
  • Youth services officer
  • Loss prevention officer
  • Security guard
  • Special constables

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Program Details

This program will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue an entry-level policing position including a broad education in human relation skills and the interpretation of social interaction including the study of:

  • Community policing
  • Communications
  • Investigation and evidence processes
  • Police powers and procedures
  • Professional ethics
  • Race relations and diversity
  • Indigenous justice and social justice issues
  • Policing and politics
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Global Connections
  • Additional training/certification opportunities

    As a graduate, you will be eligible for a career in public policing with organizations such as:

    • Municipal Police Services (e.g. Toronto Police Service, Durham Regional Police Service, York Regional Police Service, Peel Regional Police Service)
    • Provincial Police Services (e.g. Ontario Provincial Police)
    • Federal Police Services (e.g. Royal Canadian Mounted Police)

    You will be subject to all requirements of the constable selection process and local police requirements when applying for a position as a constable. Please be aware that specific, minimum criteria such as vision and hearing standards will apply as will a clear Criminal Background Check (CBC). For more information, please see the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Certificate Testing (https://oacpcertificate.ca/).

    In The News

    • DC students test their skills and collaborate in emergency simulation
    • Podcast: DC professor on the evolution of police training in regards to academics
    • DC grad, now police constable at Durham, receives Alumni of Distinction Award
    • DC celebrates student athletes’ academic success
    • DC grads offer post-grad insight at Alumni in the Pit during Career Week
    • DC alumni share their post-graduation success and inspire students about life after college
    • Four DC grads hired as DRPS constables
    • Congratulations to the winners of the Durham College Submit a Selfie contest
    • Police Foundations grad mentors Afghan National Police
    • Police Foundations students send little piece of home to Canadian soldiers overseas
    • Police Foundations project creates learning through helping the community

    Program Learning Outcomes

    1. Complete all tasks in compliance with pertinent legislation, as well as policing standards, regulations and guidelines.
    2. Analyze all relevant information and make effective and legally defensible decisions in accordance with ethical and professional standards.
    3. Be accountable for one’s actions when carrying out all tasks.
    4. Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development.
    5. Ensure the respect of human rights and freedoms in all interactions.
    6. Work co-operatively in multidisciplinary teams to achieve mutual goals.
    7. Collaborate in the development and implementation of community policing strategies.
    8. Monitor, evaluate and document behaviours, situations and events accurately and discreetly in compliance with legal, professional, ethical and organizational requirements.
    9. Mitigate risks and maintain order by applying effective strategies in crisis, conflict and emergency situations.
    10. Take positive actions to help crime victims.
    11. Conduct investigations by collecting, documenting, preserving and presenting admissible evidence.

    Admission Requirements

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
      AND
    • Grade 12 English (ENG/EAE) (C or U) (minimum 65 per cent)

    POST-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

    • Orientation session
    • Proof of current CBC (may be required)

    SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY START

    You may enter Year 1 of the Police Foundations program in September or January. If you begin classes in January, you will complete semesters 1 and 2 from January to August and start Year 2, Semester 3 in September.

    Courses

    The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

    Semester 1

    • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
    • Principle Of Ethical Reasoning (ETHC 1103)
    • Introduction to Health and Wellness (HLTH 1115)
    • Canadian Criminal Justice System (LAWW 1108)
    • Introduction to The Criminal Code Of Canada (LAWW 1109)
    • Interviewing and Investigations (LAWW 1111)
    • Psychology (PSYC 1108)

    Semester 2

    • Professional Development - POFD (COMM 1224)
    • FNMI Elective (FNMI 0000)
    • Tactical Preparation Lab 1 (HLTH 1205)
    • Victims In Crime (LAWW 1212)
    • Introduction to Cybercrime (LAWW 1213)
    • Provincial Offences (LAWW 1214)
    • Conflict Management (PSYC 1206)

    Semester 3

    • Law Enforcement Communications 2 (COMM 2111)
    • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
    • Tactical Preparation Lab 2 (HLTH 2107)
    • Youth In Conflict With The Law (LAWW 2114)
    • Criminal Code and Federal Statutes (LAWW 2115)
    • Community Policing (LAWW 2116)
    • Traffic Management (LAWW 2117)
    • Field Placement (POFD 2100)
    • Valuing Diversity (SOCI 2101)

    Semester 4

    • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
    • Politics and Public Administration (HIST 2200)
    • Tactical Preparation Lab 3 (HLTH 2205)
    • Community Policing (LAWW 2116)
    • Traffic Management (LAWW 2117)
    • Police Powers (LAWW 2212)
    • Evidence and Investigation (LAWW 2213)
    • Field Placement (POFD 2100)
    • Valuing Diversity (SOCI 2101)

    Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2023-2024 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

    Course delivery

    More than 50% of this program is delivered in-person.

    The rest of the coursework will be delivered using hybrid, flexible or online formats. Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

    In-person:
    Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
    Flexible:
    Course is taught in one of DC’s technology-enabled learning classrooms and online at the same time. Students can choose to attend in-person or online.
    Hybrid:
    Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
    Online:
    Fully remote course delivery.

    Costs

    Career Options

    WHAT YOU COULD BE:

    • Police officer
    • Border services
    • Community service officer
    • Federal or provincial correctional officer
    • Provincial offences officer
    • By-law officer
    • Youth services officer
    • Loss prevention officer
    • Security guard
    • Special constables

    WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

    • Security companies
    • Youth and community service organizations
    • Event management security
    • Homeless and youth shelters
    • Loss prevention agencies
    • Banks

    Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

    Qualified graduates can go on to take Durham College’s Advanced Law Enforcement; Mediation – Alternative Dispute Resolution; Youth Justice and Interventions; Victimology; Court Support Services; and Paralegal; programs.

    Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

    • Bachelor of Arts with a major in Legal Studies – Ontario Tech
    • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology and Justice – Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)
    • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science – Ontario Tech
    • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Forensic Psychology – Ontario Tech
    • Bachelor of Psychology, Sociology, Geography or Political Science – Brock University
    • Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice - Griffith University
    • Bachelor of Human Services – Police Studies – Georgian College
    • Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies - Guelph University
    • Bachelor of Arts and Science (Hons) - Criminology Major – Lakehead University
    • Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies - Trent University
    • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Policing and Community Well-Being - Trent University
    • Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies – Royal Roads University

    Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

    Technology Recommendations

    To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

    Processor: i3
    RAM: 4GB
    Storage: 256GB SSD
    Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
    Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
    Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
    Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
    Internet connection

    Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk  or the school office.

    Experiential Learning

    Your learning experience will be complemented with the opportunity to work with youth from a high need school in the community under the guidance of a supervised professional.

    Students will also be given the opportunity to present a problem-based learning business plan to a panel of police professionals in their community. Additional experiential learning will include an examination of a homicide case presented in the Police Powers course, and community involvement in the community policing course.  In addition, physical and fitness preparation for policing will be a focus throughout the program.

    Students will be given the opportunity to participate in many community events within the program as well.

    Required Documentation

    In order to maintain confidentiality and security, the program utilizes an independent provider, Verified by Synergy Gateway for field placement documentation collection and validation.  This process is the Electronic Student Permit Checking (ESPC).  There is a cost associated with this external agency.  Please refer to the Police Foundations ESPC Information Package for details.

    Contact

    For more information contact Treina Kennington, Student Advisor/Field Placement Officer.

    Project Lord Ridgeback

    Project Lord Ridgeback (PLRB) is multi-disciplinary experiential learning exercise that simulates a local disaster. Interacting with actors who play victims, casualties, emotionally distressed persons and the elderly in a staged, choreographed event, students from a wide range of programs learn by acting and responding as they would in real emergencies. Subject matter experts design injects into disaster-related scenarios which simulate authentic workplace demands.

    Following the mock disaster, students participate in follow up exercises to apply learning in mock court testimony, critical incident stress debrief, crime-scene lab work, and form completion specific to their program areas.

    Student participants are from a wide range of DC programs including: Practical Nursing, Primary Care Paramedic, Police Foundations, Protection Security & Investigation, Paralegal, 911 Call Centre Communications, Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations, Journalism Mass Media Program, Social Service Worker, Activation Co-ordination – Gerontology, Court Support Services.

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