As a POST approved academy since 1997, 775 students in 42 classes have graduated from HRPSTI. More than 98% of HRPSTI students pass the Colorado POST certification examination on their first attempt and between 85% of graduates begin or continue their careers in law enforcement fields.

Evening classes are held from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monday through Friday and most Saturdays.  Typically day classes are held Tuesday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.  This day program is held for 23 weeks.

Many subject areas are more comprehensive at HRPSTI than other area schools.  Graduates who pass POST not only are qualified to serve in police departments but also as sheriff's officers.

The state requires skills training in areas:  driving, firearms and arrest control.  That training is provided as part of the basic training in the program.  This is an advantage to officers coming to Colorado from out-of-state who wish to become certified in Colorado.

We are proud of the fact that the division of wildlife has chosen HRPSTI as the academy they send their recruits for basic law enforcement training.

Financial Aid may include the use of Montgomery G.I. Bill.

All training except driving is done on-site.  The campus is located between Littleton and Castle Rock on highway 85.  (Sante Fe Drive)

Upcoming Classes:

New classes will start in February 2006 for a 30 hours per week class (Tuesday through Thursday, 10 hour days (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM).  The evening class is scheduled to start February 2006 (classes meet 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monday - Friday and most Saturdays).

Note:  Effective July 1, 2005, the Colorado P.O.S.T Board has added 101 hours of instruction to the curriculum for basic law enforcement accordingly tuition costs have increased.