Public Safety Diving

Fall 2012 information coming soon

(See bottom of page for application packets in *.pdf format)

Public Safety Diving (PSD) is underwater work conducted by law enforcement, fire rescue, and search and rescue/recovery dive teams. PSD is the ability to work in sub-surface environments to enhance the overall strength and effectiveness of a department. Western Colorado Community College's PSD certificate program equips graduates with the skills and ability to work in sub-surface environments searching for evidence, searching for a body or re-enacting a crime scene, and possibly conducting an in-water rescue.

Program Highlights

• First PSD program in Colorado offering college credit
• 8 credit hours may be applied to the A.A.S. in Criminal
• Justice or the B.A.S. in Public Administration/Public Safety as elective credits
• Colorado and Utah POST approved
• Offers students an opportunity to stay on the cutting edge with crime scene investigations and forensic studies
• Public Safety Diving Phase I course meets the standards for Scientific Diving

Public Safety Diving Brochure

WCCC Peace Officers Academy

Contact Information

Bo Tibbetts

PSD Program Coordinator

970.261.1334

rtibbett@coloradomesa.edu

William Gardner

POST Academy Director
970.255.2821
wgardner@coloradomesa.edu