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Intro to Law Enforcement

Intro to Law Enforcement Course

 

 

Intro to Law Enforcement Course
Class Begins: March 2nd, 2027
Class Ends: April 1, 2027
Class Meets: T/Th  5:30 - 7:30pm
Total Hours: 20 hrs
Tuition: $465

Instructor: Captain Michael Schibuola from the Hanover Police Dept.

Class Description:

Intro to Law Enforcement
Community Policing and the Path to Becoming an Officer
Have you thought about a career in law enforcement? This 10-session evening course introduces you to what it takes to become a police officer. It's taught by Captain Schibuola of the Hanover Police Department, with support from the Hartford Police Department, so you'll learn from working officers. You'll practice real-world scenarios, learn how hiring and the police academy work, and finish with two certifications to add to your résumé. No experience is necessary, and the course is open to anyone exploring the field.

What you'll learn

  • Community policing: the principles behind it and how officers build trust and partnerships in the communities they serve
  • Hands-on scenarios: real-world situations officers face on the job, practiced together
  • The road to the badge: how hiring and onboarding work and what to expect at the police academy
  • CPR certification: lifesaving skills you'll be certified in by the end of the course
  • ICS certification: the Incident Command System that emergency responders use to coordinate during critical incidents

Who Is This For?

  • Individuals interested in law enforcement as a career
  • Individuals who are interested in the police academy
  • Anyone who is exploring community oriented, career options in high demand fields  in our region

A flyer for an 'Intro to Law Enforcement' course by HACTC Adult Education, showing police officers interacting with community members.

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Financial Assistance for tuition may be available for qualifying individuals and qualifying classes such as welding, LNA, electrical, business classes etc.

VT Residents please reach out to Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, Stacey King at VSAC king@vsac.org for potential, (non-degree grant) funding. 100% tuition assistance may be available.

NH Residents please reach out to New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Jessica Kierstead at jek@nhcf.org for potential non-degree and two year degree funding. 100% tuition assistance may be available. (Check out this step by step approach to the NH Charitable Foundation Scholarship.)

Hartford High School students and graduates and Lebanon High School students and graduates please reach out to New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Jessica Kierstead at jek@nhcf.org

VT DOL, VT Vocational Rehabilitation and your employer may also be able to provide tuition assistance.

Enrollment is confirmed only upon payment or verified financial assistance. Classes are filled on a first-paid, first-accepted basis—registration alone does not guarantee a spot unless payment is made with a credit or debit card at the time of registration. Students seeking scholarship funding should apply immediately after registering. Those who have not secured payment or confirmed funding will be moved to the waitlist. Financial assistance approved prior to the start of class will be considered as payment, provided space is still available. Most financial awards remain valid for six months and may be applied to a future course of the same content. Refunds are issued only if a class is canceled.

Are you interested in learning more about the HACTC Adult Education program?  Fill out this contact form and we will contact you with updated programming information.

Alternately, you can reach out to Jennifer Opalinski, Director of Adult Education at (802) 359-4752 or via email.