CCA is an accredited community college with campuses in Aurora and Denver Colorado

Welcome to our P.O.S.T. certified Police Academy

If you want a headstart into the fast-paced world of law enforcement, this is where it begins! Our law enforcement graduates are working throughout the state. Many serve in leadership positions, and we are proud to have several past graduates go on to become police chiefs!

Our program is certified by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (P.O.S.T.).  We have full and part-time academies and in our courses, you will earn academic credit toward the completion of a degree.

Getting Started
We are accepting applications for the next academy. Apply today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What makes us different

Through our intensive classroom and tactical curricula, focused on the most current knowledge and skills taught by leading instructors in the profession, we will give you the confidence needed to be the law enforcement professional you desire to be!

Click here to see a list of courses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Police Academy contacts

Michael Carter
Program Director
303.340.7211
Michael.Carter@CCAurora.edu

Michelle Doucette
Program Assistant
303.340.7215
Michelle.Doucette@CCAurora.edu


Click here to see our faculty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Police Academy
Phone: 303-340-7076
Email: Stephanie.Agner@CCAurora.edu

News & Events

  • CCA helps 32 get certification

    A group of 32 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees became the first-ever class in the Denver Metro area to earn a TSA Homeland Security Certificate. Their educational commitment executed through coursework at the Community College of Aurora was recognized at an April 10 ceremony.

  • CCA sends its warmest regards

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  • Communication class offers prep

    Persuasive speaking came easily to Matt Jensen, even at an early age.
     
    “I’m pretty sure I invented, ‘If mom says no, ask dad,” he joked.
     
  • Foundational approach adopted

    The Art & Design program at CCA wants its students to “think differently” than they have previously about their craft.

  • Aurora Language Ctr. has options

    Registration for Summer Community ESL and Citizenship classes at the Aurora Language Center will take place June 12-18, with classes running from Jun. 22 through Aug. 29. A variety of class times are available, including mornings, evenings and Saturdays.

  • Among CO's top contributors

    Steph Berardi, president of CCA’s psychology club, recently was recognized by Mothers against Drunk Driving (MADD) for her “outstanding contributions, commitment and involvement” in furthering the organization’s mission in Colorado.

  • You Can Make a Difference

  • Lowry services expanded

    The Learning Resource Center at the CentreTech campus is branching out to Lowry.

    The project, seeded with Perkins Project grant funding, is limited to career and technical education (CTE) programs, which neatly matches the curriculum taught at Lowry.

  • 1st prize could lead to feature film

    The Colorado Film School’s lone submission to the inaugural Stanley Horror Film Festival in Estes Park, Colo., was bestowed the judge’s award for best picture May 3.

  • Scales stresses importance

    President Alton D. Scales addressed faculty and staff during two all-college meetings in late January to clarify the reasons behind the Higher Learning Commission accreditation visit April 15-17 and the anticipated role for college employees and the community.