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Public Service Technologies Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement

GNTC Public Service Technology programs combine classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and practicum experience to ensure that students possess the most current knowledge and skills required in their chosen profession.
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Law Enforcement

The Law Enforcement program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment as entry level Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) certified police officers.

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Basic Law Enforcement

Program Pathways

GNTC’s Program Pathways can be used as advising guides or maps to help determine which courses they need to take and when to take them. By following the course of study outlined in the specific degree, diploma or certificate pathway, GNTC students will know the necessary prerequisite courses they need to continue in the chosen program of study.

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Programs

  • Advanced Law Enforcement (AL31) Certificate
  • Basic Law Enforcement (BL11) Certificate
  • Intermediate Law Enforcement (IL11) Certificate

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Sheriff’s Office, Police Department, Corrections, Detention, any job where a law enforcement certification is required

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Basic Law Enforcement graduates May 2025
GNTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy graduation held May 2
Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on May 2 to honor 13 students graduating from Basic Law Enforcement Training Class #BL11-2025-01. The Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment as entry-level Peace Officer […]
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GNTC’s POST Certification graduates #BPC1-2024-08
GNTC Basic Law Enforcement Academy graduates largest class
Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on Nov. 1 to honor 25 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class #BPC1-2024-08. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment as entry-level Georgia Peace Officer Standards […]
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GNTC’s Law Enforcement Academy prepares students for a high demand career

GNTC Basic POST Certification graduation held July 22

GNTC to hold 2024 Spring Commencement Ceremony May 2

GNTC Basic POST Certification graduation held March 26

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GNTC Basic POST Certification Graduation held July 10

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James Pledger
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