Peace Officers Academy

Fall Academy information coming soon

The Western Colorado Peace Officers Academy (WCPOA) prepares individuals for careers as police officers, deputy sheriffs, parole officers, corrections officers, wildlife managers, probations officers, as well as careers in Federal and State of Colorado law enforcement agencies.

The WCPOA is one of Colorado's best academies

Why? Our Academy was jointly founded by the Grand Junction Police Department, the Mesa County Sheriff's Office and the 21st Judicial District Attorney's Office. Each Academy has up to 90 different instructors!

Program Strengths

• Fifteen-week certificate program
• Graduates are Certified Colorado Peace Officers eligible for hire anywhere in Colorado
• Academy graduates earn 37 college credits
• This is the only academy in Colorado that articulates to A. A. S. degree in Criminal Justice, B.A. concentration in Law Enforcement, and B.A.S in Public Safety/Public Administration

The WCPOA exceeds the requirements set by Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST)

In addition to rigorous classroom education, we use adult learning models emphasizing real-world policing scenarios. You practice what you learn!

Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Approved

A Message from the Director

Contact Information

Bill Gardner , Academy Director
970.255.2821
wgardner@coloradomesa.edu

Sample 15 week POST Academy calendar

Refresher Academy

For out-of-state peace officers or expired Colorado peace officers

2012 Refresher Academy will be held from June 4th to June 16, 2012

Click here for 2012 Refresher Academy schedule

Click here for additional information on the 2012 Refresher Academy

Refresher Academy Contact Information

Dr. John Reece , Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
970.248.1541
joreece@coloradomesa.edu

Link to Public Safety Diving information