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Technical Education
The Public Safety Division is dedicated to providing quality programs that effectively address the diverse and comprehensive needs of the Law Enforcement, Fire Service, and Emergency Medical Services professions. The division provides educational opportunities of the highest quality that will produce graduates ready to meet the demands of the communities and citizens they serve. In-service programs provide courses to meet professional certification or licensure renewal requirements for public safety professionals.
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Criminal Justice, A.A., A.A.S., A.S.
Emergency Medical Services – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, A.A.S.
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic, A.A.S.
Public Safety – Law Enforcement, A.A.S.
Technical Certificates
Public Safety – Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Public Safety – Basic Law Enforcement Officer Education*
Public Safety – Emergency Medical Technician
*Awarded upon graduation from the Regional Law Enforcement Academy
Note: Credits earned for classes completed in the Basic Law Enforcement Officer Education will be applied to the AAS degrees.
Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy
The Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, in compliance with the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission, trains qualified personnel in basic law enforcement procedures and the law of the State of Tennessee through the following programs:
- Basic Law Enforcement Officer Education – provides entry-level training for prospective and newly hired officers throughout our region.
- Specialized Law Enforcement Training Program - provides training for certified law enforcement officers in specialized and advanced subjects critical to modern law enforcement.
- Defensive and Tactical Driver Training Program - offers instruction in the operation of all types of vehicles for government, corporate and civilian drivers.
While attending the Basic Law Enforcement Officer Education the attendees can earn college credit towards an Associate of Applied Science degrees in public safety.
