Law Enforcement Technical Certificate
Overview
Prepare for the police force.
This 15-week program fulfills all the training goals of a certified law enforcement academy. Students receive 400+ hours of intense police training. All instruction is provided by current police instructors or experts in the police field. Candidates for the Academy are advised to prepare themselves physically prior to beginning classes. Certain physical standards must be met in order to graduate. A medical evaluation is mandatory prior to beginning the program.
Credit hours earned are transferable to a Law Enforcement A.A.S degree.
Course Requirements
Basic Law Enforcement Certificate (24 college credit hours including over 400 contact hours)
Intro to Criminal Justice (3 credit hours)
Defensive Tactics (3 credit hours)
Officer Survival (3 credit hours)
Interview and Interrogation (3 credit hours)
Intro to Legal Process (3 credit hours)
Academy Special Topics (3 credit hours)
Intro to Law Enforcement (3 credit hours)
Police Firearms (3 credit hours)
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Continue your preparation to enter the workforce. The Law Enforcement Technical Certificate courses can be applied toward the Nashville State Associate of Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement - Police Administration Concentration if you choose to continue your education.
Earn your bachelor’s degree. Begin your criminal justice studies with the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice before transferring to a four-year university to earn a bachelor’s degree.
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Our Faculty
Our law enforcement and public safety faculty consist of active and retired law enforcement personnel, many of which hold Master's degrees. Combined, they have more than 150 years of experience.
Brad Corcoran
Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Master's Degree in Public Administration from City University in Bellevue, Washington
- Associate Professor of Police Science Technology, Crime Scene Investigation, and Criminal Justice, as well as Coordinator for the Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement programs at Nashville State
- Served 25 years with the Metropolitan Police Department
- Certifications in Senior Crime Scene Analyst (IAI), Training Office Development (TLETA, POST), Police Firearms Instructor (NRA and Computer Voice Stress Analysis Operator – NITV)
Robert Overall
Full-Time Faculty, Assistant Professor
- Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Middle Tennessee State University
- 23 years of teaching experience at Nashville State
- 14.5 years of experience as a full-time officer with the Vanderbilt Police Department
David Achord
Full-Time Faculty, Instructor
- Master's Degree in Public Administration from Cumberland University
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Middle Tennessee State University
- Army Veteran
- Served 23 years with the Metropolitan Police Department
Dr. Chuck Buckholts
Part-Time Faculty, Adjunct Instructor
- Juris Doctor Degree from Oklahoma City University
- Solo practitioner in Nashville, TN. Practices in the areas of criminal law (federal and state), civil rights, and consumer protection
- Criminal Justice Act Panel Attorney for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennesee
- Teaches Criminal Law and Procedure, Criminal Evidence, and Introduction to Legal Process at Nashville State
Robert Edwards
Part-Time Faculty, Adjunct Instructor
- Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Bethel University
- Graduate of Northwestern University Police Staff and Command Class 382
- Certified instructor in Less Lethal Munitions, Firearms, Emergency Vehicle Operation, and DUI
- Currently holds the rank of Chief Deputy
Keith Elliot
Part-Time, Adjunct Instructor
- Master's Degree in Public Service Management from Cumberland University
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Middle Tennessee State University
- 34 years of law enforcement and investigative experience in Middle Tennessee
- Successfully completed the Instructor Development Course at TLETA
- 6 years of teaching experience at Nashville State
Margie Haworth
Part-Time Faculty, Adjunct Instructor
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Middle Tennessee State University
- 29 years experience with the Metro Nashville Police Department
- Currently serves as a Detective Sergeant with the Metropolitan Police Department
- Teaches courses in Emergency Medical Care, Firearms Training, Officer Survival, Sociology, Traffic Stops, and Urban Search and Rescue Systems at Nashville State
Kristie Keeves
Part-Time Faculty, Adjunct Instructor
- 21 years of experience in Law Enforcement
- 15 years of experience in Crime Scene
- Level 2 Certified Crime Scene Analyst with the IAI
- Certified Fire Investigator
- Board Member of the TN IAI Chapter
- 7 years of teaching experience at Nashville State
John Maxwell
Part-Time Faculty, Adjunct Instructor
- Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Bethel University
- Rotary Officer of the Year in 2005 and 2014
- Over 30 years of Law Enforcement experience
- 14 years of teaching experience in higher education
Our pool of esteemed Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice adjunct faculty also includes the following industry professionals: Alfredo Arevalo, Timothy Daniel, Danielle Heart, Zachary Humphreys, Greg Lee, and Jose Salazar.
Contact
Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice is only offered at Nashville State's Southeast campus.
Randa Thompson, Program Office
Randa.Thompson@pheromoneresearch.net
615-916-5872
Robert Overall, Assistant Professor
Robert.Overall@pheromoneresearch.net
615-916-5876
Dr. Chuck Buckholts, Adjunct Instructor
Chuck.Buckholts@pheromoneresearch.net
615-353-3717
Brad Corcoran, Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Brad.Corcoran@pheromoneresearch.net
615-916-5875