LETA Courses

About the LETA Courses

LEA 1001 Basic Law Enforcement Academy I (6 Credits)

This course conforms to Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) standards and certification requirements as well as the basic skill and knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a peace officer. Emphasis will be on simulating real-life situations using a hybrid lecture and laboratory/active mode of learning combined with professional instructor experience. This course includes basic criminal justice procedures and ethics, officer survival and patrol procedures, terrorism and biohazard studies to DUI enforcement and traffic accidents.

LEA 1002 Basic Law Enforcement Academy II (12 Credits)

This course addresses the following major course topics: Investigative Procedures, Preliminary Investigations, Crime Scene Search and Documentation, Identification and Collection of Evidence, Interviewing and Interrogation, Identification of Suspects, Major Case Considerations, Report Writing, Stress Management and Verbal Communications.

LEA 1005 Basic Law (8 Credits)

This course covers constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, interrogation, court testimony and officer liability. Includes learning in the Colorado Criminal, Liquor and Children’s Codes. Emphasizing Victim Rights, Domestic Violence, Ethnic Intimidation and Hate Crimes.

LEA 1006 Arrest Control PPCT (3 Credits)

This 80 instructional hour course covers the skills, knowledge and abilities required to effectively maintain control of a combative suspect while making an arrest. Arrest Control addresses the following major topics: Arrest Control Orientation; Use of Force Considerations; De-escalation of Force; Alternatives to the use of Deadly force, Balance and Movement; Search and Handcuffing Techniques; Control Techniques; Control and Retrieval of Weapons/Instruments; Neck Restraints; Impact Weapons; Ground Fighting and Individual Arrest Control Programs.

LEA 1007 Law Enforcement Driving (3 Credits)

This 52 instructional hour course covers the safe and effective operation of a law enforcement vehicle. Training emphasizes defensive driving to minimize officer and agency liability. Students operate actual patrol vehicles simulating “real-life” tactical situations in a safe environment. Students perform under stress to improve reactions while under pressure and to build effective team working skills.

LEA 1008 Law Enforcement Weapon Training (3 Credits)

This 80 instructional hour course consists of the following major topics: Firearms Safety, Equipment Selection; Weapon Maintenance; Basic Principles of Firing a Law Enforcement Handgun; Weapon Management; Decisional Shooting with a Fire Arms Training System (FATS); Tactical Situations; Dim Light Shooting and Handgun Tactical Weapon Qualification Course.