Police Academy

Police Academy Programs at Reinhardt University

Public Safety Institute

Associate | Bachelor | On Campus

The Reinhardt Police Academy

As part of the Public Safety Institute, Reinhardt’s Police Academy is certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council and is authorized to deliver the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course.

Graduates of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course earn P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certification and receive 15 semester hours of credit towards an associate degree in Criminal Justice.

Reinhardt University officials worked with a coalition of five cities: John’s Creek, Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell and Sandy Springs; plus Cherokee County and other interested communities in the Northern Crescent to found the Public Safety Institute.

Advantages of Attending Reinhardt’s Police Academy

Learn from seasoned instructors with solid academic credentials and years of field experience.
Complete training in as few as 20 weeks.
Flexible evening sessions available for working adults.
Capitalize on employment opportunities with progressive law enforcement agencies.
Get a jumpstart on a college degree while earning entry level certification.
Financial aid for those who qualify (HOPE Scholarship; PELL; Federal Student Loans; GI Bill)
Duty gear provided at no additional cost.
Instruction delivered utilizing web enhanced learning systems.
Course topics range from fingerprinting and firearms to surveillance and various types of investigations.
- Refer to our Topics of Study for a full listing of topics covered.

Police Academy Entrance Requirements

Begin Your Law Enforcement Career at Reinhardt University

Minimum Requirements for Entry into the Police Academy:

Be at least 18 years of age;
Be a citizen of the United States;
Have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent;
Not have been convicted of any felony violation of law;
Not have been convicted of sufficient number of misdemeanors which establishes a pattern of disregard for the law;
Be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a fingerprint search to determine the existence of any criminal record;
Possess good moral character as determined by a background investigation;
Be found free from any physical, emotional or mental conditions which might adversely affect one’s ability to perform the duties of a peace officer;
Successfully complete a job related academy entrance examination;
Meet Reinhardt University’s admission requirements.

Application Process

1. Review Reinhardt University Police Academy Entrance Standards

2. Obtain the following required documents:

Official high school/ GED transcript. (Sealed Official Copies Only)
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended whether the applicant graduated or not (Sealed Official Copies Only)
Official COMPASS scores that meet state minimum score requirements.
Original high school / GED diploma (required in addition to transcript)
Original college diploma for highest degree earned (required in addition to transcript)
Original birth certificate or certified copy with raised seal
Certified Georgia driver’s history obtained from Georgia Department of Driver Services for the last 7 years
Certified driver’s history from any other state that applicant has held a license in during the last 10 years
Original or certified copy of DD-214 (member 4 version) Required if applicants served in the U.S. Armed Forces
Valid Georgia drivers license
Social Security Card
Documentation verifying all legal name changes since birth (i.e. marriage, divorce, other).
Other documentation is required for naturalized U.S. Citizens.

3. Once required documents have been obtained, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@reinhardt.edu or 770.720.5526 to schedule an appointment.

4. Bring all required documents to the scheduled meeting. An initial review of applicant qualifications will be conducted and remaining processes will be explained.

Police Academy Topics of Study

Orientation
The Criminal Justice System
Peace Officer Standards and Training
Georgia Criminal Law
Ethics and Professionalism
Officer and the public
Peace Officer Liability
Rules of Evidence
Crisis Intervention
Interpersonal Communications
Firearms Classroom and Range
Criminal Procedures
Mental Health
Family Violence
Community Policing Crime Prevention Techniques
Crime Victim’s Compensation Program
Media Relations
Cultural Diversity
Fingerprinting
Crimes in Progress
Patrol and Observation
Arrest Booking Procedures
Terrorism
Vehicle Pullovers
Communications and GCIC Procedures
Courtroom Demeanor and Testimony
Interviews and Interrogations
Report Writing
Crime Scene Processing
Officer Survival
Fundamentals of Investigation
Arson Investigation
Bombs and Explosives
Sex Crimes Investigation
Burglary Investigation
Robbery Investigation
Crimes against Children
Death Investigation
Juvenile Offender
Surveillance
Hazardous Materials
Organized Crimes and Gang Investigation
Traffic Enforcement
Motor Vehicle Law
Accident Reporting
Environmental Crimes
Motor Vehicle Theft Investigation
Controlled Substance Investigation
Impaired Driving
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, EVOC
Stress
Traffic Direction and Control
Vehicle Occupant Protection
NIMS: Incident Command System
Universal Precautions
First Aid & CPR
Judgmental Simulation in the Use of Deadly Force

The order in which the topics are listed does not imply the order in which they are taught.

Course Schedules

Academy sessions are outlined as follows; a new class starts each semester at Reinhardt University.

Police Academy Candidates attend classes Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 5:45 PM to 10:00 PM AND Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Careers in Public Safety

$69,000+

Average annual salary for Law Enforcement Officers as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics

3%

Projected job outlook for Law Enforcement Officers for 2022-2032 as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Tuition and Fees

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

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