Public Safety Career Academy

This course will offer students an overview of current and emerging career opportunities in public safety. Topics include the roles and functions of police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other public safety career professionals. It provides hands-on instructional experience where students will perform basic public safety services. The course will be instructed by public safety professionals. The preparation, education, training, and testing required of applicants for these careers will be explored.

Course Information

ADJUS-100

• Public Safety Academy, (Section 1106) July 6-17, 2026

Apply, Submit, & Register

1. Apply to DVC for Summer (Starting NOW!)
   1. Create a CCCOpen account and then continue on to the DVC application
   2. Receive DVC student ID# (7-digits w/o letters) via email from InSite
   3. Receive InSite and Canvas username and password via email from InSite
2. Submit Special Admissions Recommendation Form (Starting in March)
   1. Only for students not graduating this spring or earlier
   2. Make sure you know the course number and section number you are enrolling in
   3. Must be signed by student, parent, and high school counselor
3. Register in DVC course through your InSite Portal (Starting in May)
   1. Make sure you know the course number and section number you are enrolling in

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