Prepare for the modern world of policing

The Internet, terrorism threats and changing laws require a modern approach to policing. Sheridan’s Police Foundations program gets you ready for it. You’ll learn

• Canadian law
• Police policy/procedures and legislation
• Police fitness
• Investigation and interviewing skills
• Conflict resolution
• Forensic crime scene analysis

Get a strong foundation in law enforcement

Police services have strict hiring standards. At Sheridan, you’ll take physical fitness and other seminar courses to prepare you for these requirements. You’ll also learn current legislation, and how police promote and maintain safety. If you want to become a police officer or want a security-related career, this program prepares you for the next steps.

Launch your security career

To become a security guard in Ontario, you must be licensed. To get a security license, you must pass a course from a Ministry-approved institution and write an exam. Sheridan is an approved institution. This means you can write the exam after you complete this program without taking any extra courses.

Get work experience

We’ve built strong relationships with police and community organizations, which approach us with volunteer opportunities for our students. This gives you the chance to build your resume and get work experience. You could mentor at-risk youth, provide event security, or join our peer mentoring program. Some students have also participated in internships at the Peel Regional Police and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

Learn from industry professionals

Our professors have a wealth of policing experience, including:

• Patrol
• Major crime investigations
• Tactical response
• Hostage negotiations
• Senior police management
• Forensics
• By-law enforcement
• Community outreach

Career Opportunities

Sheridan prepares you for career success. When you graduate from the Police Foundations program, you'll be ready to begin a rewarding career in public safety.

Here are some places you might work:

• Border security
• Municipal, regional or provincial police services in Ontario
• Police departments across Canada
• Private security
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

Complete all tasks in compliance with pertinent legislation, as well as policing standards, regulations and guidelines.

Analyze all relevant information and make effective and legally defensible decisions in accordance with ethical and professional standards.

Be accountable for one’s actions when carrying out all tasks.

Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development.

Ensure the respect of human rights and freedoms in all interactions.

Work co-operatively in multidisciplinary teams to achieve mutual goals.

Collaborate in the development and implementation of community policing strategies.

Monitor, evaluate and document behaviours, situations and events accurately and discreetly in compliance with legal, professional, ethical and organizational requirements.

Mitigate risks and maintain order by applying effective strategies in crisis, conflict and emergency situations.

Take positive actions to help crime victims.

Conduct investigations by collecting, documenting, preserving and presenting admissible evidence.