Enrich your police service and community safety application with post-secondary training
Experience brand-new cutting-edge courses and experiences that will lead you to a successful career in law enforcement and community safety!
With a combination of in-class assignments, guest speakers, scenario training, fitness components, and community involvement, our faculty of former and current law enforcement officers and corrections professionals will ensure you are ready to pursue a career in any level of local, provincial, Indigenous, or federal law enforcement; corrections; or community safety.
Within your first year, you'll have the opportunity to earn both your Security Guard and Private Investigation licenses. By having this dual license, you can begin gaining employment and field experience in the private policing sector while you complete your studies. Participation in various community activities and events throughout the program will enhance your job readiness portfolio and give you an advantage when entering the workforce.
Program highlights
- Guest speakers from community safety agencies and municipal, provincial, and national law enforcement agencies
- Physical fitness integrated throughout the program to prepare you for the police/justice services fitness testing
- Multiple opportunities to work with the community through various courses and service learning
- Capstone Course in the final semester, working with the community, enhancing your portfolio through this unique Work Integrated Learning experience
- Certification in suicide alertness (safeTALK training)
Program of study for 2027-28 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
| FIT 1110 | Justice Fitness I | 3 |
| LAW 1101 | Foundations of the Law | 3 |
| PFP 1100 | Private Policing Fundamentals | 4 |
| PFP 1101 | Careers in Community Safety | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1153 | Social Consciousness | 3 |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENG 1202 | Communication for Public Safety | 3 |
| FIT 1210 | Justice Fitness II | 3 |
| PFP 1200 | Transforming Youth Justice | 3 |
| PFP 1201 | Private Investigation | 3 |
| PFP 4010 | Provincial Offences | 3 |
| PSY 1212 | Path to a Resilient Mindset | 3 |
| One General Education course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| FIT 1310 | Justice Fitness III | 3 |
| IND 1020 | Indigenous Perspectives in Law | 3 |
| PFP 1300 | Risk, Reintegration and Safety | 3 |
| PFP 1301 | Community Engagement | 3 |
| PSY 1106 | Tactical Communication | 3 |
| SOC 1302 | Criminological Thinking | 3 |
| One General Education course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| FIT 1410 | Justice Fitness IV | 3 |
| LAW 1400 | Criminal Code | 3 |
| PFP 1400 | Tactical Safety and Defense | 3 |
| PFP 1401 | Traffic Management | 3 |
| PFP 1402 | Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
| PFP 1403 | Community Leaders Capstone | 6 |
| PFP 1404 | Empathy Based Intervention | 3 |
| Credits | 24 | |
| Total Credits | 88 | |
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For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.
Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent, or mature student status, including:
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Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
Additional admission requirements
Recommendations:
- Grade 11 physical education (O)
- Computer competency in relevant software
- Any law class
Additional Information
- A broad sector record check will be required for in-service and work integrated learning. Please contact the co-ordinator directly for instructions on how to complete the broad sector record check.
Program delivery
2027-2028
Fall term start
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2027
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2028
SEMESTER 3: Fall 2028
SEMESTER 4: Winter 2029
Specific program pathways
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian's college and university agreement details for further information.
Employment opportunities
Cambrian College has been offering programs in law enforcement and community safety for 40 years. As an established postsecondary institution, Cambrian College is well recognized by employers. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in:
- Municipal, provincial, Indigenous, and federal police forces
- Various levels of court
- Emergency communications
- Youth welfare/justice work
- Correctional services
- Crime prevention
- Private investigation
- Military police
- Customs and excise
- Private/corporate security
- Municipal enforcement services
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.
