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Aims Community College Criminal Justice Department
1130 Southgate Drive, Windsor, Colorado 80550
Basic Peace Officer Academy Application Packet
Fall 2022 Full Time and Part Time Academies
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INTRODUCUTION Aims Community College will be offering a full-time and part-time Basic Peace Officer Academy during the fall 2022 semester, part-time academy continues through the spring 2023 semester. The application process for these academies will begin on March 14, 2022 and will end on June 30, 2022. Both academies will be limited to 24 students and applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age by the start date of the academy. Applicants sponsored by a law enforcement agency will be given priority consideration. The general schedule for this academy is listed below:
SCHEDULES Full time (one semester) Academy – fall 2022 semester
• The full time academy is run over one semester with classes being held predominatelyon a Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm schedule. Weekend and evening hours willbe required to accommodate the availability of the Flatrock training grounds.Scheduled off days may be adjusted throughout the semester to accommodate forinclement weather and other unforeseen factors.
• Start date – August 22, 2022• End date – December 9, 2022 (POST exam within 1 week of this date)
Part time (two semesters) Academy – fall 2022 and spring 2023 semesters • The part time academy is run over two semesters with classes being held
predominately on a Monday-Friday, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm schedule. Weekend hoursare required to accommodate the availability of the Flatrock training grounds.Scheduled off days may be adjusted throughout the semester to accommodate forinclement weather and other unforeseen factors.
• Start date – August 22, 2022• End date – May 9, 2023 (POST exam within 1 week of this date)
Academic courses for both academies will predominately be held at Aims Community College, Windsor Campus at 1130 Southgate Dr., Windsor. Skill training (Arrest Control, Firearms, & Driving) for both academies will all be conducted at the Adams County Flatrock Regional Training Facility at 23600 E 128th Ave, in Commerce City.
NOTE: The running of all academies in the State of Colorado is contingent upon approval from Colorado P.O.S.T. no earlier than 60 days prior to the scheduled class start date. Final schedules are subject to the approval of the Colorado POST Board.
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FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS Refer to the Financial Aid webpage for information on financial aid, scholarship or veteran benefit opportunities. Please plan several months in advance. The following programs are financial aid eligible:
• Part-time (2 semester) Police Academy Certificate• Police Studies AAS Degree• The Full-time (1 semester) Police Academy does not qualify for financial aid, but may
qualify for a scholarship or veteran benefits. Please contact the one of the VeteransAffairs School Certifying Officials for information.
Office of Financial Aid College Center, Greeley Campus 5401 W. 20th Street Greeley, CO 80634
Email: [email protected] Office: (970) 339-6548 Fax: (970) 506-6962
Weld and Larimer counties are offering financial assistance grants to prospective students and individuals interested in pursuing training to enter the workforce. Below are links to find out more information about these programs.
• https://www.weldgov.com/Government/Departments/Human-Services/Employment-Services
• https://www.larimer.org/ewd/programs/employment-first
ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS • Attendance is 100% mandatory with certain exceptions for unforeseen and
uncontrollable events for which students are required to make up the hours. Any costsassociated with makeup hours for the skill training at the Flatrock Training Center will beat the expense of the student.
• The academy is run in a paramilitary format.• Uniforms and equipment are required at the expense of the student or sponsoring
agency.• In order to be accepted into the academy, students must be 21 years of age and
Colorado resident by the beginning of the academy.• Students must demonstrate that they meet college placement reading and writing.
o Proficiency can be demonstrated by one of the following methods:• High school diploma or GED• College transcripts• Completion of an AAS, AA or higher college degree
• Students must be physically, mentally, and emotionally fit and be able to perform thephysical requirements for the skill classes for Arrest Control, Firearms, and Drivingdemonstrated by passing a physical fitness test (PFT) and addressing how you haveprepared for the academy in a required essay.
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• Students will not be accepted into the academy if they have any of the disqualifyingfactors as established by the Colorado P.O.S.T. Board.
• Students must be CPR and First Aid certified and the certification must remain currentthrough the date established for the Colorado P.O.S.T. written exam.
• Students must show proof of having health insurance.
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Item Approximate Cost Books $550.00 Khaki Pants $40.00 *Uniform Shirt with Academy Patch $40.00 Tan or Black Duty Boots $70.00 Black or Navy Workout T-shirt, Sweats, Shorts $50.00 Athletic Shoes $50.00 **Gun $550.00 **Ammo (1750 rounds) $750.00 **Holster Level 1 ALS $120.00 Magazine Pouch $25.00 Inner Belt $25.00 Duty Belt $75.00 Four Belt Keepers $45.00 Duty or Transitional Flashlight & Holder $85.00 Handcuffs and Case $40.00 Bullet Proof Vest (provided by Aims) $0.00
* Uniform shirt orders will be done at orientation** Refer to ‘Firearms General Information’ document for details
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TUITION, FEES AND OTHER ASSOCIATED COSTS Approximate Costs *In-State classification for tuition purposes is for students who have been Colorado residents for a minimum ofone year and who live in the Aims tax district.**Out-of-District classification for tuition purposes is for students who have been Colorado residents for aminimum of one year and who live outside the Aims tax district.***WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange – Individuals living in certain western states may qualify for WUEtuition rates. Contact the registrar’s office for details (970-339-6404).****Out-of-State classification for tuition purposes is for students who have not been Colorado residents for aminimum of one year.
20222-20233 Academic Year
Item In- District Cost*
In-State Cost**
WUE*** Out-of- State Cost****
Part time Tuition + College fees 16 credits – Fall $1289 $1961 $2873 $7225
18 credits - Spring $1447 $2203 $3229 $8125
Full time Tuition + College fees Total = 34 credits $2711 $4139 $6077 $15325
Lab Fees LEA 1003, 1006, 1007, 1008 & 2046 $2150 $2150 $2150 $2150 Uniform and Equipment (page 4) $2540 $2540 $2540 $2540 POST Test (Paid directly to POST Board by the student)
$150 $150 $150 $150
Part time (tuition, fees, uniform, books and equipment)
$7576 $9004 $10942 $20190
Full time (tuition, fees, uniform, books and equipment)
$7551 $8979 $10917 $20165
Anticipated course list pending POST approval Part time Fall Classes Part time Spring Classes LEA 1001 – Basic Police Academy I LEA 1006 – Arrest Control Techniques LEA 1007 – Law Enforcement Driving LEA 1008 – Firearms PED 1001 – Wellness and Conditioning
LEA 1003 – Basic Law Enforcement Academy III LEA 1004 – Basic Law Enforcement Academy IV LEA 1018 – Report Writing LEA 1026 – Patrol Procedures LEA 2040 – Criminal Investigation LEA 2046 – Traffic Investigation LEA 2047 – Street Survival Techniques PED 1000 – Stress and Trauma
Full time academy registers for all courses listed above
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APPLICATION STEPS, PROCESS AND INSTRUCTIONS 1 Thoroughly read this application packet, especially step 3 below, and
begin compiling the necessary documents and forms 2 Apply for admissions to Aims Community College
• https://www.aims.edu/student/sert/application.php3 Submitting the application packet
• Contact the department at ‘[email protected]’ from your Aims studentemail account to be given access (link) to ‘Box’ where the applicationand associated documentation will be uploaded by the applicant• Application packet, documents and/or associated forms will not be accepted in-
person, by email, link (such as from Google drive) or received by USPS• Aims will only accept packets, forms and documents in PDF, Microsoft Word or
JPG (legible photographs) formats• Packets are due no later than 5pm, June 30, 2022 to be considered for
entrance into the FA22 academies• Incomplete (missing documents/forms, late) will eliminate the candidate
from consideration• Contact the department at ‘[email protected]’ if there are questions
4 Complete application packet must include (checklist included on page 19) • Police Academy Application, pages 10 through 18• Copy of your birth certificate• Copy of your Colorado driver’s license, front and back, by the beginning of the
academy (must be valid through the end of the academy) • Official driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles• Copy of the results of your completed background check (CCIC)• Receipt that fingerprints have been submitted, including CBI account number or
service code• Copy of your high school diploma or General Education Development (GED)
Certificate• Copy college transcripts (if applicable)• Copy of your Federal DD214 form (if applicable)• Proof of health insurance• Copy of a valid First Aid & CPR certification (must be valid through the entirety of
the academy)• Admission Essay• Details for any ‘yes’ answers to questions 12 through 20 below, page 11• Signed “Commitment to Excellence” form included within the ‘Signature Forms’
section of this packet• Signed “Disclaimer” form included within the ‘Signature Forms’ section of this
packet
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• Signed “Background Investigation Student Advisory” form included within the ‘Signature Forms’ section of this packet
• Signed “Student Acknowledgment” form included within the ‘Signature Forms’ section of this packet
• PFT Completed with minimum passing scores attained (see step 6 below for details)
5 Application packets will be reviewed for completeness and to verify that the candidate meets the minimum requirements. Students will be notified by email if they are invited to move to the next step in the process or if they have been dropped from the process. • Students will be accepted into the academy based on the following selection
process: • Ability to meet minimum physical fitness standards • Score on the admission essay • Overall completeness of application packet
6 Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for unaffiliated students only. • PFT is administered by Aims staff at the Aims Windsor campus
• Date(s)/Time(s) – TBD • Academy staff will contact students to schedule testing
• Affiliated students do not need to complete a PFT but must supply a letter on agency letterhead signed by an authorized official from your sponsoring agency stating that you meet the sponsoring agencies physical fitness requirements.
• Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to pass the Physical Fitness Test.
Test Component Minimum Standard 1.5 Mile Run 15:30 minutes Sit Ups 25 in one minute Push Ups 15 in one minute Sit and Reach 14.3” Standing to Kneeling 22 in 2 minutes
7 The top candidates from steps 5 & 6 will be offered a spot in the academy as space allows
8 All accepted candidates (affiliated and unaffiliated) will receive an email at their Aims student email account (@aims.edu) stating that your name has been added to the Pathways advising list with instructions to check in with Enrollment (contact information listed below) to make sure you are registration ready.
9 Pathways advising session will be done in groups with date(s)/time(s) emailed to your Aims email account. • Advising: 970-339-6610 option 2
10 Register for classes no later than August 15, 2022
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ADMISSION ESSAY This essay must be submitted with your application packet. The essay will be used to determine how prepared you are for the academy. Please describe why you would like to enroll in the Aims Community College Police Academy and what you have done to prepare for the Police Academy. At a minimum, address the following points:
• Why you are interested in pursuing a career in Law Enforcement. • Your support group to assist you during this training (family, friends, co-workers). • How you will balance the time and requirements of this program with the rest of
the obligations in your life. • What considerations have you taken to address the financial commitments of this
program (tuition & lab fees, uniform/equipment costs, POST written application fee, travel expenses to each of the training sites)?
• What have you done to prepare yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally for the upcoming academy.
• What do you see as your greatest challenge in completing this academy?
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, FINGERPRINTING, DRIVING RECORD and FIRST AID/CPR INFORMATION
1 Background investigation information (CCIC) • You may request this investigation online by accessing the website of the
Colorado Bureau of Investigation: (https://www.cbirecordscheck.com). • Criminal history investigation usually takes 2 to three weeks to complete. • You (applicant) will be notified if the investigation reveals that you
are not eligible to attend the academy • Payment online is by credit card. You will get instant results that you can
print. 2 Fingerprinting
• Per Colorado P.O.S.T. Rule 14, Candidates must submit proof to the Academy of fingerprint submission by providing a photocopy of the receipt from an electronic service, or a photocopy of the completed fingerprint card and the money order for payment to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. • Receipt that fingerprints have been submitted, including CBI account number or
service code shown on receipt is required. • Aims recommends using an electronic submission service and is an
authorized Colorado Fingerprinting site at the Aims Windsor campus. • Fingerprints may be submitted electronically through these sites.
• Colorado Fingerprinting provide this service. o CBI Account #: 1995POSI
• Idemia (dba IdentoGo) IdentoGo o Service code: 25YH81
• Click on the following link to access the Colorado P.O.S.T website for complete Fingerprint Card Submission Instructions •
beginning the fingerprint card process. 3 Driving Record
• Colorado Motor Vehicle Records can be obtained at the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles website.
• Out of state candidates can obtain a record from any state Motor Vehicle Department.
4 Approved First Aid and CPR • American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
• AHA Find a Class • National CPR Foundation
• https://www.nationalcprfoundation.com • American CPR Care Association
• https://cprcare.com/course/hc_fa/1/
Please read the instructions completely before
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POLICE ACADEMY APPLICATION (return pages 10 through 19) 1 Name:
• First:• Middle:• Last:
2 Gender: • Male:• Female:• Other:
3 Address (physical address, no PO Box) • Address1:• Address2:• City:• State:
4 Phone •
5 Driver’s License Number, State of Issue and Expiration date • Number:• State:• Expiration:
6 Birthdate:
7 Social Security Number: •
8 Aims ‘A’ Number: • A00
9 Aims Student Email address: (ex: [email protected]) •
10 US Citizen: • Yes/No: _
11 Academy applying for: • Full or Part time:
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12 Have you ever been CHARGED with a criminal offense? • Yes/No:
13 Have you ever been CONVICTED of a criminal offense? • Yes/No:
14 Have you ever USED any illegal drugs or MISUSED, USED WITHOUT AUTHORIZATIONS any PRESCRIPTION DRUGS or Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drugs?
• Yes/No:
15 Have you ever SOLD, DISTRIBUTED, FURNISHED, CARRIED or HELD for ANOTHER any illegal drugs, prescription(s) or over-the-counter drugs (including marijuana, amphetamines, depressants, tranquilizers, cocaine, etc.)?
• Yes/No:
16 Has your motor vehicle driving privileges ever been SUSPENDED or REVOKED? • Yes/No:
17 Are you now, or have you ever been a member or associate member of a criminal enterprise, street gang or any other group that advocates violence against individuals because of their race, religion, political affiliation, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual preference or disability?
• Yes/No:
18 Are there any incidents in your life, not mentioned in this application which, if known, would disqualify you as an applicant, as outlined in the foregoing advisement, whether or not you were directly involved, which might be discovered by any subsequent investigation?
• Yes/No:
19 Do you have any reservations concerning participation in any physically challenging or stress related activities as part of this academy?
• Yes/No:
20 Have you ever been involved with a law enforcement agency as a volunteer, scout, explorer etc. (either full or part time)?
• Yes/No:
21 If you answered “Yes” to any of question(s) 12 through 20, provide details including dates and circumstances on a separate sheet and include this sheet within your application packet.
• Attachment – Yes/No:
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MILITARY SERVICE 22 Are you a veteran of the U.S. military, including currently serving?
• Yes/No:
23 If ‘Yes’, which branch of service? • Branch:
24 Dates served • Entry date:• Discharge date (“current” if still enlisted):
25 Highest rank attained • Rank:
26 Type of discharge • Discharge:
By submitting this application and any attachments, I hereby certify that all statements were made by me in the completion of this application and are, accurate and true, to the best of my knowledge and recollection.
I understand and willingly acknowledge that ANY false answers or any fraud whatsoever may constitute a basis for rejection of this application.
I understand and willingly acknowledge that if I am accepted and fraud and/or deceit is subsequently discovered concerning this application, such fraud and deceit are grounds for my immediate dismissal from the Aims Community College Basic Peace Officer Academy.
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SIGNATURE FORMS
The Aims Community College Basic Peace Officer Academy (“Academy”) hereby makes the following statements:
1. A graduate from the Academy has completed ONLY ONE STEP towards becoming a certifiedpeace officer in the State of Colorado.
2. The Academy, based upon current knowledge and belief, has attempted to interpret theKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) as well as the learning objectives and goals both issued bythe Colorado Peace officers Standards and Training (POST) Board. These represent the State ofColorado’s MINIMUM standards of KSA which a peace officer should have. In good faith, theKSA, learning objectives and goals are presented to the participants of an Academy.Consequently, the competence attendant to the successful completion of the Academy isSTRICTLY LIMITED to the Academy’s interpretation of the P.O.S.T. knowledge, skills andabilities.
3. The Academy CANNOT make a determination as to the competence of any Academy graduatebeyond the Academy setting. The Basic Academy curriculum will be impacted by field trainers,department policy and procedures, and the personal experiences of each Academy student.
4. The Academy does not implicitly nor explicitly guarantee the certification of an individual whohas successfully completed the Academy.
5. It is neither the responsibility nor the obligation of the Academy to ensure the certification ofany Academy graduate at any time following the completion of the Academy.
6. The Academy does NOT control the steps by which an individual can become a certified peaceofficer. That is determined solely by the Colorado P.O.S.T. Board.
7. The Academy does not implicitly nor explicitly guarantee that an individual who has successfullycompleted the Academy will obtain employment.
8. It is neither the responsibility nor the obligation of the Academy to ensure that an Academygraduate obtains employment at any time following the completion of the Academy.
9. The Academy does not control the steps, policies or procedures used by any law enforcementagency to determine whether an individual will be hired. That is determined solely by eachagency.
I, , hereby acknowledge that I have thoroughly read (print your name)
and understand completely the Aims Community College Basic Peace Officer Academy Disclaimer. I further acknowledge that I am aware of the current and future legal implications which may arise from the Disclaimer and voluntarily accept the responsibility arising from this document.
Signed on the day of , 20222.
Print Name
Student’s Signature
BASIC PEACE OFFICER ACADEMY DISCLAIMER
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ACADEMY: AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASIC PEACE OFFICER ACADEMY
STUDENT’S NAME: Last First MI
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE STAFF OF THE POST APPROVED AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASIC PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY HAS ADVISED ME, BY THIS WRITTEN NOTICE, THAT:
(a) Pursuant to § 24-31-304, C.R.S. (2004), all persons seeking to enroll in a training academy shall submittheir fingerprints to the training academy prior to enrolling in the academy.
(b) A training academy shall not enroll any person who has been convicted of an offense that wouldresult in the denial of certification pursuant to § 24-31-305(1.5), C.R.S. (2004). The only exception shallbe if the Board has granted the person an exemption from denial of enrollment.
(c) A training academy shall not enroll any person who has been released or discharged from the U.S.Military under dishonorable conditions.
(d) It is unlawful for any person to possess a firearm who has been convicted in any court of a crime ofdomestic violence OR is subject to a court order that restrains such person from harassing, stalking, orthreatening an intimate partner OR is subject to a court order that prohibits such person from possessinga firearm.
(e) Successful completion of the training academy does not guarantee that the trainee will either receiveP.O.S.T. certification or be appointed as a peace officer.
(f) It is each applicant’s responsibility to determine their own eligibility for certification PRIOR to enrollingin any training program.
I certify that my signature below indicates that I am fully aware of and acknowledge my compliance with each of these laws and advisements.
Signed on the day of , 20222.
Print Name
Student’s Signature
P.O.S.T. TRAINING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
STUDENT ADVISORY FORM [Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-31-304]
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MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY CONVICTIONS State law prohibits POST certification of any person who has been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors. If an individual wishes to attend an academy and has a misdemeanor conviction that would preclude certification, they may request a variance to appeal the denial of certification pursuant to Rule 8 – Process for Seeking Exemption From Statutory Certification Restrictions. An individual convicted of any felony as an adult is ineligible, and no variance is allowed for a felony conviction with the following exceptions:
• Deferred judgments and sentencing agreements• Deferred prosecution agreements• Pretrial diversion agreements
Additionally, individuals with domestic violence convictions may not be eligible to serve as peace officers due to federal laws. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they have:
Two or more convictions for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol Release from or discharge from the U.S. Military under dishonorable conditions. ANY instance of domestic violence or domestic abuse. ANY instance of child abuse. ANY felony conviction or conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude. ANY misdemeanor conviction which involves sexual misconduct, illicit drugs/controlled
substances, perjury, tampering, child abuse, prostitution, aiding an escape, false reporting, domestic violence, or domestic abuse.
OTHER POTENTIAL DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS INCLUDE (BUT NOT NECESSARILY BE LIMITED TO):
1. Non-prescribed drug usage.2. Alcoholism (depending on circumstances, disposition and time lapse).3. A misdemeanor conviction (not listed above), depending on circumstances, disposition
and time lapse since offense(s).4. Police history - type, frequency and nature of contact(s).5. Motor vehicle record reflecting a careless/reckless pattern of driving.6. Outside activities which may be classified as a conflict of interest.7. Revelation of assaultive behavior via background investigation or by the admission of
the applicant.8. Association with persons known by the applicant to be involved in unlawful conduct
(closeness of relationship is also considered).
BASIC PEACE OFFICER ACADEMY POTENTIAL DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS
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I, , a prospective Aims Community College (print name)
Basic Peace Officer Academy student, hereby acknowledge that I am aware that:
(1) The Academy is a rigorous and demanding program with a 100% mandatory attendancepolicy as required by the Colorado P.O.S.T. Board. I have thoroughly evaluated the timedemands of the program in order to assure that I will arrive on time for each class period. Ihave also planned for the necessary study-time (practice time) before and after classes.
(2) The Academy's skills programs (arrest control, firearms, and driving) are located at theAdams County Sheriff’s Office Flatrock Training Center and ancillary sites. To fulfill the goalsand objectives of these state-mandated classes, an Academy student will be required toregularly travel to and from the skills sites two to four times per week.
(3) I have read the attendance requirements and the rules relating to misdemeanor andfelony convictions and understand if I do not meet the attendance requirements or if I havebeen convicted of any of these crimes it will disqualify me from attending or continuing in theAims Community College Police Academy.
Signed on the day of , 20222.
_______________________________ Print Name
_______________________________ Student’s Signature
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES/OBLIGATIONS
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The Aims Community College Basic Peace Officer Academy (“Academy”) encourages a healthy, constructive interest in law enforcement. The Academy will in no way knowingly contribute to the training and education of any individual who does not respect the law and the application of those laws. The Academy will not knowingly contribute to the education and training of any individual who (a) would use the knowledge, skills, and abilities learned to subvert the law or (b) is unfit to enter the Academy program and would use the knowledge, skills and abilities for purposes contrary to the highest ethical standards of a peace officer.
We are confident that you, as a law-abiding citizen of good character, and with respect for law and order, would not want anyone intent on breaking our laws, to be members of our program and school. That is why, for your protection and our own, we ask every one of our students to sign the following statement:
(1) I am willing and able to abide by the rules established by the Colorado POST Board and the Policies and Procedures regarding student conduct established by Aims Community College and the Aims Police Academy.
(2) I will use the education and training provided by the Aims Community College Basic Peace Officer Academy only for purposes which would support the principles of law and order.
(3) I have read and understand the entrance requirements for the Academy.
(4) By my signature to this Commitment, I acknowledge that I have the competence and present capacity to meet all requirements.
(5) I attest that I have no felony convictions nor a history of serious personal maladjustments, mental or psychological disorders of any type.
(6) Lastly, I promise to voluntarily withdraw from this Academy program if my attitude, conduct, or behavior fails to meet the rules established by the Colorado POST Board and the Policies and Procedures regarding student conduct established by Aims Community College and the Aims Police Academy.
Signed on the day of , 20222.
Print Name
Student’s Signature
BASIC PEACE OFFICER ACADEMY COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
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ADMISSION ESSAY
CHECKLIST
Requirements Complete Incomplete Apply for Admission to Aims Community College (page 6, step 2)
Police Academy Application (all questions answered)
Admission Essay
Additional Details document (Page 11, question 21 – if applicable)
Signed “Basic Peace Officer Academy Disclaimer”
Signed “POST Training Background Investigation Advisory”
Signed “Acknowledgement of Responsibilities/Obligations”
Signed “Commitment to Excellence”
Copy of Birth certificate
Copy of Colorado driver’s license, front and back (must be valid through the end of the academy)
Copy of high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate
Copy of college transcripts (if applicable)
Copy of your Federal DD214 (if applicable)
Copy of the results of your completed background investigation (CCIC)
Official driving record
Receipt that fingerprints were submitted, including CBI account number or service code (Page 9)
Proof of Health Insurance
Copy of current (non-expired) First Aid & CPR Certification
Applicant Name Academy (full/part-time)
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