Law Enforcement Certificate

At a Glance

A Law Enforcement Certificate from Carroll Community College provides students with the introductory knowledge and skills needed for a career in law enforcement.

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About the Certificate

This certificate program is open to graduates of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Police Entry Level Training Academy only.

Advisory Board

Our curriculum is designed and continuously reviewed by an advisory board of industry experts and business leaders, ensuring the program meets all current skill and knowledge requirements. You can visit our Advisory Boards page to see the list of Law Enforcement Advisory Board members, as well as advisory board members for our other programs.

Curriculum

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Career

This program is designed for law enforcement professionals who are not required to complete general education courses to qualify for promotion. For more details, contact the Advising and Transfer Center in room A102.

Transfer

This certificate is not intended for transfer to a bachelor’s program.

Faculty

Carroll’s faculty are scholars, researchers and distinguished leaders, selected based on their industry experience, academic excellence and passion for teaching. They possess a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you throughout your pursuit of a Law Enforcement Certificate.

William Bergan

Associate Professor - Social Sciences

William Bergan has more than thirty years' experience in the Criminal Justice field. Starting as a Juvenile Correctional Officer, he then became a Municipal Police Officer upon graduating from the Pennsylvania State Police Municipal Academy. Later he was accepted to the Maryland State Police, where he handled calls for service and worked as a detective. After retiring at the rank of Lieutenant, Bergan took a position as chief of public safety at a community college. In 2013, he joined the faculty at Carroll Community College as a full-time faculty member. His many years of experience enable him to present a realistic view of the criminal justice system in an effort to help students best decide if a career in the field is right for them.

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