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Minnesota Professional Peace Officer Education Certificate at Rasmussen College

Learn to Protect and Serve with a Minnesota Police Officer Certificate

Protecting society and its citizens is a special calling, and those who heed that call are a unique breed. Through the Minnesota Police Officer training provided in our Professional Peace Officer Education certificate, you could become one of the elite few who maintain order, keep the peace, and put criminals behind bars. Earning our Peace Officer Certificate, will clearly show that you have a strong commitment to your career, positioning you to become a Law Enforcement Officer in the state of Minnesota.

Our Minnesota Peace Officer Certificate Program is POST Board Certified

We are the first two-year, private college in Minnesota to achieve the POST Board Certification to instruct Professional Peace Officer Education classes. Students completing their Minnesota Police Officer training through Rasmussen College's School of Justice Studies will be eligible to take the Minnesota State Peace Officer exam, and become eligible for positions in Law Enforcement within the state of Minnesota.

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What You Do as a Minnesota Police Officer
What You Will Learn in Your Minnesota Professional Peace Officer Certificate Program

The PPOE Certificate is a Post-Degree Program

You must already possess a two-year or four-year degree to earn the PPOE Certificate. If you still need to earn a degree, consider our Criminal Justice Associate’s Degree or our Criminal Justice Bachelor’s Degree, which also satisfy the requirements to sit for the PPOE exam.

For more information about how we can help you improve your life and protect society, call us at (888) 549-6755.

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What You Do as a Minnesota Police Officer

Police Officers work everyday to protect citizens and property. They may also:

Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies
Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements
Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts
Inform citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution
Inspect public establishments to ensure compliance with rules and regulations
Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed
Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances
Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures
Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area
Patrol specific area on foot, horseback, or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance
Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses
Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process
Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations
Provide road information to assist motorists
Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities
Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers
Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries
Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved
Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases

What You Will Learn in Your Minnesota Police Officer Certificate Training

During your Minnesota Police Officer training, you will gain the knowledge necessary to become a Minnesota State Police Officer.

History and overview of the Criminal Justice system
Minnesota statute law
Constitutional law
Criminal procedure
Juvenile Justice and procedure
Patrol procedures
Criminal Investigation
Testifying
Human behavior
Crisis intervention
Defensive tactics and use of force
Cultural Awareness
Response to Crime Victims
Ethics in Criminal Justice

Note: This certificate is intended to add credentials to an existing professional resume and is not a degree-earning program.

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