Specialized Post Courses
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Martin Olivera
Criminal Justice Academy Faculty
olivera_martin@sac.edu
(714) 566-9203
These courses are not open to the public. You must obtain permission from a post law enforcement agency or receive approval from CJA staff.
Specialized Post Courses
Campus Law Enforcement Post Course
This specialized 40-hour course of instruction provides California school peace officers, as defined in Penal Code section 830.32, with training designed to meet the unique safety needs of a school environment. This course is intended to supplement any other training requirements.
This course satisfies the requirements of California Penal Code section 832.3(h), which requires:
- Any school peace officer first employed by a K-12 public school district or California Community College district before July 1, 1999, to successfully complete the specialized course of training no later than July 1, 2002.
- Any school peace officer first employed by a K-12 public school district or California Community College district after July 1, 1999, to successfully complete the specialized course of training within two years of the date of first employment.
This course also satisfies the minimum standards for legislatively mandated courses requirement established by 11 CCR § 1081.
- Role and Responsibility of School Police in Campus Communities
- Laws and Liability/Mandated Reporting Requirements
- De-escalation Skills/Conflict Resolution
- Dynamics of Student Development
- Principled Policing and Problem Solving
- Operational Awareness in the Education Environment
- Emergency Operations
February 23-27, 2026
POST Control #3960-22294-25-004
or
May 4-8, 2026
POST Control #3960-22294-25-005
Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy
15991 Armstrong Ave.
Tustin, CA 92782
Tuition: $69.00 / 1.5 Units
Payable to: Santa Ana College
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic Pilots Course (CJA 050B)
Advanced Drone Operations for Law Enforcement – 24-Hour Course
This 24-hour course is designed to enhance a drone operator's skills when using a drone in a law enforcement setting. Students engage in real-world scenarios to improve critical thinking skills during advanced flight maneuvers.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of drone flight operations, focusing on current regulations and best practices as mandated by the FAA, including Part 107 and Part 91 regulations.
Designed for both beginners and those seeking to refresh their knowledge, participants will gain essential insights into the operational, legal, and safety aspects of drone flight.
- Understanding FAA Regulations
- Operational Guidelines
- Flight Safety and Risk Management
- Flight Operations and Technology
- Part 91 Regulations
- Emergency Protocols and Special Cases
- Practical Applications
- Counter Drone Strategies
- Outdoor and Indoor Flights
March 12-14, 2026
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
POST Control #3960-20275-25-003
or
May 14-16, 2026
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
POST Control #3960-20275-25-004
Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy
15991 Armstrong Ave.
Tustin, CA 92782
Tuition: $46.00 / 1.0 Units
Payable to: Santa Ana College