Indigenous Police Preparation Diploma Program (IPPD)
The Indigenous Police Preparation Diploma (IPPD) program will prepare individuals of Métis, First Nation, or Inuit descent to be successful in meeting the admission requirements of police forces across Manitoba. This full time eight month program is scheduled to run in September of each year.
To qualify for admissions, applicants must meet the following requirements.
- Completion of their senior marticulation (Grade 12)
- Canadian Citizenship
- Completed Criminal Record Checks
- Completed Child Abuse Registry Check
- Valid Drivers License (Class 5)
- Current Resume
- PARQ Completed Medical
To graduate, students must receive a minimum grade of "C" in all courses within the program.
Objectives:
- The IPPD program goal is to prepare individuals of Métis, First Nation, or Inuit descent to enter law enforcement agencies in the province of Manitoba.
Outcomes:
- The IPPD program will focus on the academic preparation, personal wellness, and physical fitness training necessary to meet the rigorous entrance requirements for a career in law enforcement.
Career Opportunities for Graduates:
Program graduates will be equipped for the workforce with a transferable skill set that will open up opportunities in a variety of fields including regional, municipal and tribal police forces corrections, and Justice departments.
Articulation for Credit:
Six credits for Introduction to the Criminal Justice System. An additional 3 credit hours (1000 level) unallocated towards Criminal Justice.
Required Courses
- DMISC 16476 - Introduction to University36 hours
- DPS 15117 - Effective Oral Communication36 hours
- DWRT 15336 - Basic English Grammar and Writing30 hours
- (Next start date: Feb 8, 2012 )
- DPS 16200 - Aboriginal History and Culture36 hours
- DPS 16202 - Contemporary Aboriginal Issues36 hours
- DCOM 24001 - Physical Fitness36 hours
- DCOM 24002 - Personal Wellness36 hours
- DCOM 24003 - Preparation for Police Assessment72 hours
- DCOM 24004 - Policing in Canada36 hours
- (Next start date: Mar 5, 2012 )
- DCOM 24005 - Criminal Law36 hours
- DCOM 24006 - Criminal Justice System36 hours
- DPS 59019 - Building Effective Teams14 hours
- DPS 16394 - Problem Solving and Decision Making7 hours
- DPS 16424 - Developing Personal Resiliency7 hours
- (Next start date: Apr 27, 2012 )
- DCOM 24007 - Ethics in Policing7 hours
- (Next start date: Apr 20, 2012 )
- DCOM 24008 - Working with Families7 hours
- DCOM 24009 - Addictions7 hours
- DCOM 24010 - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD)7 hours
- (Next start date: Mar 6, 2012 )
- DEA 15219 - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention12 hours
- (Next start date: Apr 25, 2012 )
- DCOM 24011 - ASIST14 hours
- (Next start date: Apr 16, 2012 )
- DEA 16520 - First Aid/CPR16 hours
- (Next start date: Feb 1, 2012 )
Additional Comments:
The IPPD program is not intended to duplicate training delivered at a police academy, rather to ensure the success of candidates entering into police training programs. Successful completion does not guarantee acceptance to the RCMP, Winnipeg Police Service or any other law enforcement training program.
Workshop Courses