- Education for Employment
- Law Enforcement
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Law Enforcement
Through a partnership between KVCC, Kalamazoo RESA and Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS), this program offers a very unique, non-traditional opportunity to high school juniors and seniors. EFE's Law Enforcement program is taught by a Public Safety Officer (PSO) and includes several guest speakers from throughout the criminal justice profession.
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Credits & Certifications
- 2nd World Language Credit
- 3rd Science Credit
- College Credit: Baker College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College
- Certifications: First Aid & CPR Training
Eligibility & Prerequisites
- This course is available to 11th and 12th grade students
- Dress code
- Hair Requirement: Males — Hair must be cut no longer than 1 ½ inches; Females — Hair tied back
- Course includes physical training
- Unlawful behavior may result in exclusion or removal from the program
Career Opportunities
- Corrections Officer
- Police Officer
- Fire Fighter
- Security Detail
- Detective
Testimonial
"The Law Enforcement EFE program made me realize how fun and interesting it is to be a police officer. It also showed me that the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is a great department, full of great people. This program put me on the path to where I am today, a KDPS Public Safety Officer." — Devin Palmer, former EFE Law Enforcement student