Your Career in Law Enforcement – 42 Weeks to Enter a Leading Industry Helping Others

If you have a passion for helping others and are looking to work within an industry that is growing exponentially, there has never been a better time to explore law enforcement careers. And Anderson College offers a way – to get you trained within 42 weeks, by expert instructors in a leading-edge program that combines technical and hands-on training to empower your success. With the range of knowledge and skills you’ll glean from these law enforcement courses, you can choose from several exciting and rewarding positions that meet your career goals. Perhaps a police foundation course or police foundations program is exactly what you’ve been searching for, or perhaps you’re just beginning to explore your options. If you’re still considering, then take this 3-minute quiz and read on to learn more!

A Comprehensive, Collaborative Program

Anderson’s Law Enforcement and Police Foundations diploma program is 42 weeks, including a 4-week practicum with on-the-job training, offsite with potential employers. It is a joint initiative between the Police Learning System Advisory Committee and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to establish minimum entrance standards for police services in Ontario. This comprehensive course prepares you for the testing and application processes in law enforcement, police services, customs and immigration, security and private investigations, court security or fraud departments. (Click the links above to review the benefits of, and what’s required to take on, these roles.)

Take the “Anderson College Law Enforcement Career Discovery Quiz”

What You’ll Tackle and Master

You will gain combined practical and theoretical knowledge, empowering you to build confidence within various areas of law enforcement work, ensuring you’re job ready. Your courses cover everything from the criminal code, community policing, private investigations, security and police training and procedures to psychology, sociology, ethics and CPR and First-Aid training.

What Sets Anderson Apart

This dynamic policing course covers firearms and self-defence training, current laws, investigative techniques, criminal proceedings, and conflict resolution.

And perhaps, above all, we’re in it with you every step of the way. Our Anderson community of support is second to none. From initial questions about admissions, financial aid options, and program details to learning from industry experts, on-the-job training and making sure you are fully prepped for job application and interviews to nail that dream job, we’re here to help.

But don’t believe us, listen to …

What Our Anderson Students Have to Say

“The teachers and staff gave us a good education, strong values, confidence, and met all our needs. I cherish every moment that I spent here. To all my teachers in the Law Enforcement/Police Foundations program, thank you for giving your best and for igniting a spark for knowledge which will stay with us for a lifetime.” ~ Read Daisy’s full story HERE.

Hussein J. – Law Enforcement/Police Foundations Student

Mohammad K. – Law Enforcement/Police Foundations Student

Careers to Choose From

After all the hard work, the tenacity of seeing your dream through, applying for, and acing any of those required standardized tests, now you get to choose the career of your future. And here are some of the extraordinary positions you’ll be able to hold.
• Customs and Immigrations Officer
• Security Officer
• Canadian Armed Forces
• Private Investigation
• Court Officer
• Fraud Department Officer
• Correctional Services

With an increase in the expenditures going to support police services and a notable decrease in crimes as a result of that investment, and a rising trend in female police officers entering the field, this industry is strong, open to all and promises to hold an exciting future for those with a head and heart for this kind of work. Contact our Admissions Team today to learn more about this amazing opportunity or to explore one of our other 30+ leading-edge programs.

Quick Links to Fuel Your Success!

We want to make sure you have what you need to succeed! Check out these reference links:
• Police in Canada – Statistics & Facts | Statista
• How a Police Foundations Program Can Help for a Court Officer Career
• Careers After Police School: What Qualities for Immigration Officer?
• The Benefits of Working as a Private Investigator
• A Day in the Life of a Customs Officer
• Becoming a Security Guard in Canada