Law Enforcement

Professional-Technical Program

The Law Enforcement program prepares students for entry-level positions as city, county, or state law enforcement officers. Students may select to complete either the technical certificate requirements or an A.A.S. degree requirements and are eligible to challenge for peace officer certification in Idaho.

Applications for the technical certificate program may be picked up from Room 204B, Hedlund Building.

Applications for the sophomore Law Enforcement block may be picked up from Room 204B, Hedlund Building, four weeks before the midterm week of Fall or Spring Semesters. Application and acceptance into the sophomore Law Enforcement block is required before enrolling in courses numbered 200 and above. Applicants for the sophomore Law Enforcement block must undergo a polygraph examination, fingerprinting, and a background check. A Hepatitis B vaccination is available at the sophomore Law Enforcement level for a fee.

This program consists of two semesters of academic courses, followed by one block of technical LAWE courses, and one semester of internship. LAWE 219-228 courses are offered in the Fall and Spring Semesters and LAWE 290 and 293 are offered in the Fall and Spring Semesters. This is a selective admissions program. Successful completion of each semester or permission of the instructor is required to continue into the next semester.

Certified Law Enforcement Professionals
Students who successfully complete or challenge the POST Academy will be given credit for LAWE 219-228. Credit may also be granted for LAWE 290 and 293, the internship sequence, for individuals who have successfully completed the POST Academy and have been continuously employed as fulltime law enforcement officers for more than six consecutive months. Contact the Law Enforcement program instructor or coordinator for more information.

Admission Procedures

  1. When applying for admission to the college, students will be accepted as Pre-Law Enforcement.
  2. Applications for the technical certificate program may be picked up from Room 204B, Hedlund Building. Applications for the Sophomore Law Enforcement block may be picked up from the Law Enforcement Program Coordinator.
  3. Applicants will complete an Idaho POST (Peace Officers Standards Training) Personal History Statement and Health Questionnaire, and sign an Authority to Release Personal Information form.
  4. Applicants will provide three letters of reference and military discharge papers (if applicable).
  5. All Idaho POST standards and NIC academic requirements must be met at the time of application or by the start of the Vocational Block. (Summer school can be attended to complete coursework prior to the Fall Semester).
  6. Applicants are required to pass a written exercise, oral board interview, and a background investigation, which includes a polygraph test and fingerprinting.
  7. Any questions regarding physical, medical, or mental condition to participate in the program may result in referral to the NIC Health Services and/or personal physician for examination and/or release to participate.

Admission Requirements

  1. High school diploma or GED.
  2. Minimum age of 20 by the first day of school (if entering the technical certificate program).
  3. Minimum grade of “C” (2.00) in prerequisite courses. If currently enrolled, midterm grades will be considered until final grades are available.
  4. No course may be repeated more than once to achieve a 2.00 grade point average.