Why Not You?! Have you ever thought about being a part of the resolution to many societal concerns?
Metropolitan Community College has a great opportunity for you. Enrolling in the Public
Safety Institute’s Police Academy provides a path for a long, respectable, fulfilling
career in the criminal justice field.
Program highlights
- In 18 weeks, you can receive your State of Missouri Law Enforcement License, and 37 credit hours
towards a degree in police science.
- Our peace officer curriculum provides both lecture-based and hands-on instruction
to give recruits valuable experience utilizing the decision-making skills that are
vital in the field.
- Peace officer instruction includes communication skills, cultural sensitivity, de-escalation
techniques, instruction and training in recognizing when and what type of intervention
needs to occur, physical fitness and defensive tactics training, firearms training,
advanced emergency driver training, and extensive scenario-based training.
- Each recruit is assigned a laptop for their use during the PSI academy.
- New designed/enlarged class rooms in the Public Safety Institute with the compacity
to hold 40 recruits. Each room has newly installed large screen Smart Boards to enhance
learning.
Options to assist you with tuition costs
- Missouri’s Blue Scholarship - The Missouri Blue Scholarship is a law enforcement basic training academy scholarship
that makes up to $5,000 available for each selected non-sponsored* law enforcement
academy recruit to help cover the cost of attending a Missouri basic training academy.
- Military/Veterans – We are a military and veteran-friendly community college, who’s been serving service
members for many of years. We can help you maximize your benefits while you explore
your opportunities.
Public Safety Institute Training Facility
Since 1996, the MCC-Blue River Public Safety Institute (PSI) Police Academy program has provided certified training as set forth by the Missouri Department of
Public Safety's Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program, the governing agency responsible for the licensure and skills that are vital in
the field.
A $10 million renovation of the facility includes the newest upgrades in technology
and equipment which enhances the learning environment.
- FATS System - FATS utilizes digital interactive training technology allowing officers to develop
decision-making skills by responding to real-life scenarios where force may be necessary.
- Driving Simulator - as in the training of driver's education courses taught in educational institutions
and private businesses. They are also used for research purposes in the area of human
factors and medical research, to monitor driver behavior, performance and attention.
- PDC Track (Precision Driving Course) – MCC-Blue River PSI has the only PDC track in the state of Missouri besides KCPD’s
academy. The PSI is the only PSI academy in the state with a track that has sponsored
and non-sponsored recruits.
- Situational Training Rooms – The PSI has state of the art situational training rooms use for situational practical’s,
along with monitoring equipment in our newly built debriefing Room.
Police Academy
We offer a full-time academy that occurs in the fall and spring semester, and a part-time
academy that overlaps both the fall and spring semester.
Full-time program
The full-time program typically meets Monday-Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with
extended days on Tuesdays and Thursdays to accommodate firearms training.
Part-time program
The part-time program typically meets Monday-Thursday, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.,
and every other Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Instructors
Police Academy instructors are certified through the Missouri Department of Public
Safety's Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program as a generalist or specialist.
They are both active and retired peace officers from agencies throughout the Kansas
City metro area.
Selected instructors are thoroughly vetted and are of the highest experience level.
All chosen instructors are considered experts in their given fields of instruction.
Careers
Average growth for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Visit Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to view salary information, employment outlook and personal characteristics needed
for this career.
Transfer made simple
Whatever your transfer destination, we'll work to make sure your credits transfer
easily. That's why we're experts at it. We've worked out specific transfer agreements with many four-year colleges and universities.
Check with your transfer school and your Student Success Advisor for the most accurate and timely transfer information.
This program meets the educational requirements for state licensure or certification
for Missouri only.