{"id":2571,"date":"2026-07-07T16:12:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T23:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/?page_id=2571"},"modified":"2026-07-07T22:38:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T05:38:43","slug":"law-enforcement-cpl","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/law-enforcement-cpl\/","title":{"rendered":"Law Enforcement CPL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your professional training has value \u2014 CPL makes it count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/205\/2026\/06\/Classroom-group-1.png\" alt=\"Police Academy officers in a classroom. \" class=\"wp-image-2584\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/205\/2026\/06\/Classroom-group-1.png 1448w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/205\/2026\/06\/Classroom-group-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/205\/2026\/06\/Classroom-group-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/205\/2026\/06\/Classroom-group-1-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How CPL works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your POST-Certified Basic Police Academy training is evaluated and matched to college coursework in Administration of Justice \u2014 earning you college units through Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). These credits count toward your <a href=\"https:\/\/palomar.curriqunet.com\/catalog\/alias\/college\/iq\/CreditPrograms\/Alphabetical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Certificate of Achievement <\/strong>and<strong> AS in Administration of Justice<\/strong><\/a> (transferable to many universities) and can reduce your required units by up to 30 credits, often covering most or all core courses. Once you finish general education, you&#8217;re ready to apply for your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Earning free college credit for your training pays off:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accelerates eligibility for Intermediate and Advanced POST Certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualifies you for education incentive pay at many agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthens competitiveness for promotions and specialized assignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saves time and tuition for training you&#8217;ve already completed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1535\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/205\/2026\/06\/Unknown.png\" alt=\"Man sits at a computer in a classroom. \" class=\"wp-image-2586\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/205\/2026\/06\/Unknown.png 1535w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/205\/2026\/06\/Unknown-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/205\/2026\/06\/Unknown-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/205\/2026\/06\/Unknown-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, 1535px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/policeacademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/124\/2023\/04\/How-To-Access-Your-POST-Profile.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access your POST Profile<\/a> <\/strong>on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.post.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>POST website<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/policeacademy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/124\/2026\/02\/CPL-Petition-Steps-for-AJ-Industry-Certification.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for CPL Credits<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with a CPL Counselor to build your education plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions? Contact an AJ Discipline Expert at <a href=\"mailto:policeacademy@palomar.edu\">policeacademy@palomar.edu<\/a> or the CPL Coordinator at <a href=\"mailto:cpl@palomar.edu\">cpl@palomar.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your CPL credits also automatically qualify you for the Palomar College <strong>AJ Certificate of Achievement <\/strong>\u2014 no extra coursework needed. Once approved, just submit a graduation petition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/post.ca.gov\/Peace-Officer-Certificates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">POST Professional Peace Officer Certificates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/evaluationsandrecords\/transcript-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Palomar College Transcripts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/aj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2025\/04\/Program-Summary-AJ-certificate-achievement-18-units.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AJ Certificate of Achievement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/evaluationsandrecords\/forms\/evaluations-forms\/#Graduation_Petition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduation Petition<\/a> (<em>for a Certificate of Achievement or Associate Degree<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/apply-for-credit-for-prior-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steps to Apply for CPL<\/a> <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CPL FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have more questions about CPL? Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">FAQ page<\/a> for answers to common questions about eligibility, applying, and timelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What is the AJ Certificate of Achievement?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Once your CPL units are awarded, you are eligible for your <a href=\"https:\/\/palomar.curriqunet.com\/catalog\/alias\/college\/iq\/CreditPrograms\/Alphabetical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement <\/a>\u2014 an official credential recognizing your professional training and academic progress. Submit your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/evaluationsandrecords\/forms\/evaluations-forms\/#Graduation_Petition\">Graduation Petition<\/a> by the semester <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/apply-for-credit-for-prior-learning\/#cpl-deadlines\">deadline<\/a> to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earn a Certificate of Achievement recorded on your official college transcript<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive a formal certificate mailed to you after the semester concludes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain a recognized academic milestone earned after completing 18 units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your CPL credits don&#8217;t just reduce coursework \u2014 they help you earn a credential that reflects your experience and advancement in the field. It costs nothing and is a meaningful stepping stone toward your associate degree, promotions, and continued growth. Don&#8217;t leave it unclaimed!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">How do I apply for my POST Professional Certificates?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Talk to your agency&#8217;s training manager to see if your department can help with your Intermediate or Advanced POST Certificate application. Applications are submitted online through the POST Website &#8211; visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/post.ca.gov\/professional-certificates-program\">POST Professional Certificates FAQs page<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/205\/2026\/07\/CPL-AJ-Course-LIst.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of CPL AJ Course LIst.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-2cb8a97c-6379-4607-8cf6-5707deabad6b\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/205\/2026\/07\/CPL-AJ-Course-LIst.pdf\">CPL AJ Course LIst<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/205\/2026\/07\/CPL-AJ-Course-LIst.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-2cb8a97c-6379-4607-8cf6-5707deabad6b\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your professional training has value \u2014 CPL makes it count. How CPL works Your POST-Certified Basic Police Academy training is evaluated and matched to college coursework in Administration of Justice \u2014 earning you college units through Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). These credits count toward your Certificate of Achievement and AS in Administration of Justice&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/law-enforcement-cpl\/\">Continue Reading<span> Law Enforcement CPL<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":402,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2571","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/402"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2571"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2571\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2708,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2571\/revisions\/2708"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/cpl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}