Community Peace Officer Induction Program
Accredited by the Government of Alberta's Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services, and offered in partnership with Portage College, the Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP), completed over the course of 12 weeks, offers all of the necessary training required for students to obtain the Level 1 Community Peace Officer (CPO) appointment and designation.
Career Opportunities:
A Level 1 Community Peace Officer's priorities are community safety, public education, bylaw and community standards enforcement, road safety, and the protection of road infrastructure. Successful candidates will enforce community bylaws, provincial offences, arrest and release criminal code and provincial warrants, answer non-emergency calls like mischief or theft under $5,000, and may conduct collision investigations.
Training:
This all-inclusive training program also provides:
- Emergency vehicle driver training
- Shotgun training for wildlife dispatch
- RADAR/LiDAR training (speed measurement training)
Admission Requirements:
- 18 years of age
- High school Diploma
- Criminal Record Check
- Valid First Aid & CPR
- Letters of Reference
- Cover letter explaining why you are interested in the training, along with a resume
- Valid physical fitness test (PARE, COPAT, or A-PREP)
As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to an interview with the Law Enforcement Training Instructors.
Pricing:
| $9,759 + GST | No accommodation. |
| $12,690 + GST | Double occupancy. |
| $13,959 + GST | Single occupancy. |
In joint partnership, Lac La Biche County, Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services, and Portage College offer the Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) biannually, in the spring and the fall.
2025 Training Courses
- LETC CPOIP #08: August 18 – November 06, 2025
- LETC CPOIP #09: November 24, 2025 - February 26, 2026
Please note: Applications are no longer being accepted for LETC CPOIP Classes #08 and #09.
2026 Training Courses
- LETC CPOIP #10: March 2 - May 21, 2026
Intake is currently open for LETC CPOIP Class #10.
Find the applications forms below for reference. If you have any questions, please contact training@laclabichecounty.com.
Apply to the Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP)
Public Applications
These forms are for general members of the public, who are looking to get certified as a Community Peace Officer before starting their career. To get started with your application, please download and fill out the Application Form and the Physician Assessment Form below.
Please download the forms before filling them out. Once completed, email your form to training@laclabichecounty.com.
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Municipal Applications
These forms are for applicants who currently are employed by a municipality. To get started with your municipal application, please download and fill out the Application Form and the Physician Assessment Form below.
Please download the forms before filling them out. Once completed, email your form to training@laclabichecounty.com.
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