Police Technology

First, see the Police Technology Physical Requirements

Dear Applicants,

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the Police Technology Physical Testing entrance exams for Fall 2021 admissions will be held on Saturday March 13 and Saturday March 20, 2021 between 12 and 5 p.m. at John Abbott College (Casgrain gym). You are being informed at this time so you may make all necessary arrangements (travel or requests to your employer) to attend, as well as prepare accordingly (Please see the Physical requirements section above to assist you in your preparation).

It is strongly recommended that you begin preparing immediately.

Unlike previous years, you MUST apply to SRAM FIRST with your application beginning January 12, 2021 and no later than March 1, 2021.

Candidates will then be selected by INVITATION ONLY and the final 160 will be given a precise time frame to participate once you have registered and paid the 75$ fee.

Please also note that in the spirit of fairness, no retakes or time changes will be permitted.

In the meantime, it is strongly suggested that you read the Physical requirements and begin training as soon as possible to meet these standards.
Please also read the FAQ ( frequently asked questions ) regarding our program for additional information.
Thank you

THE FOLLOWING FORMS ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PHYSICAL TRY-OUT:

– PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN SELECTION TESTING AND WAIVER (For applicants under the age of 18)
– POLICE TECHNOLOGY PHYSICAL TESTING FORM

Program
Information

 

Police officers keep the peace, protect people and property, prevent crime and enforce both criminal and civil laws. They reassure victims, arrest criminals and act as peacemakers or mediators. Police work is a career that demands maturity, courage and strong communication skills.

Through classroom teaching and practical experience, students in the three-year Police Technology program are prepared for a career in law enforcement with police forces, not only across Québec, but thoughout Canada.

NEW – See if you are part of the Affirmative Action Program – Needs to be included with your admissions application.

WHAT DISTINGUISHES THE POLICE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

We encourage our students to become fluently  bilingual (English and French). This is a plus for any Police/government agency that is looking for bilingual police officers/investigators, and there is a high demand for this ability. We are also the only English Cegep to offer the three-year program in Police Technology.

PRE-ADMISSION TESTING & ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM

To be considered, applicants must attend a day of pre-admission testing and successfully complete each component. Testing takes place prior to the March 1 SRAM application deadline.

Candidates who do not attend the testing will not be considered.

To qualify for the Police Technology program candidates:

  • Must possess a minimum of a probationary driver’s license by the March 1st application deadline
  • Must possess an above average academic record
  • Must successfully complete a day of pre-admission testing
  • Candidates should be functionally bilingual in French and English.
  • Once conditionally admitted to the program, pass a complete medical examination in conformity with the requirements of entry to the École Nationale de Police du Québec (ÉNPQ).

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF…

You want to pursue a career in law enforcement. We are looking for responsible students with above average maturity. We have a large number of applicants who are trying to join this program, so the candidates who will be chosen will be selected based on certain selection criteria. The career of a police officer is very demanding and whoever decides to come into this program has to be aware that this program requires high standards of excellence, both on the physical and the academic levels. This applies to the regular program to the Pathways to Police Technology program.

WHERE POLICE TECHNOLOGY CAN TAKE YOU!

The majority of our students want to become police officers and join a police force of their choice, but we also have students who may choose other career paths. Some have continued their university studies in order to become lawyers or social workers while others have also joined federal and provincial government as investigators. The possibilities of different careers are numerous once a student graduates from our program.

CERTIFICATE OF GOOD CONDUCT

Obtaining a Certificate of Good Conduct does not guarantee admission to the École nationale de police du Québec (ENPQ). A candidate must not, from the time of application and until the end of his/her training, have been found guilty, no matter where, of any act or act of omission, that the Criminal Code defines as infraction, nor of any of the infractions stipulated in article 183 of the said Code, and deriving from one of the laws referenced in the Code. This provision is strictly applied, no matter what the type of sentence returned by a judge (incarceration, fine, community work, conditional discharge, etc.). A candidate who has been found guilty or who has pleaded guilty cannot be admitted to the ENPQ, even if he/she subsequently receives a pardon.

L’ÉCOLE NATIONALE DE POLICE DU QUÉBEC (ÉNPQ)

Before they can be hired to work as police officers in Québec, graduates must pass a medical examination and complete a 15-week practical police-training program at l’ENPQ (given in French only). It is strongly recommended that students consult the ENPQ web site at www.enpq.qc.ca for detailed entrance requirements, course costs, eligibility, etc.

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Courses

SAMPLE COURSE PATH

Semester 1
Written Communication & Reports, Emergency Responder, Criminology & Judicial Process, Québec Legal System, Police Organization / Functions & Ethics

Semester 2
Stress Management & Policing, Establishing the Commission of a Crime, Planned & Directed Operations, Interaction with Clientele

Semester 3
Crime Scene Intervention, Crime Control, Québec/Municipal Laws, Stage Preparation, Interaction with Communities,

Semester 4
Communication Skills & Practice, Self-Defense, Highway Code, Mental Health Interventions, Stage: Field Work

Semester 5
Crisis Intervention, Penal Offence Evidence, Control of Violent Individuals, Impaired Driving & Reports, Youth Intervention, Preventive Driving

Semester 6
Private Law, Community Intervention & Resources, Alcohol, Drugs, Narcotics, Penal Matters, Accident Report, Investigation, Physical Skills

For complete list of courses, please view the Courses by program.

Student for
a Day Program

This program is not available at this time due to the pandemic.

We are not accepting Student for a Day requests at this time.

Please revisit this page periodically: Student for a Day Program

 

Admissions

CEGEP ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A Secondary School Diploma which includes:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction, Secondary 5 Second Language, Secondary 4 Mathematics, Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology, Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education.

OR a Secondary School Vocational Diploma which includes:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction, Secondary 5 Second Language, Secondary 4 Mathematics. 

OR Applicants who have not studied in Québec must have education deemed equivalent by the College.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

This program has specific prerequisites.

  • Pre-admission test and driver’s licence

Please note that students will be asked to take a medical examination test, once they have been admitted to the Police Technology program. The test conforms to requirements of “La Loi de la Police”. The costs are (before taxes):

1) With the RAMQ (Medicare card) $284.95 + Taxes
2) Without the RAMQ (Medicare card) $357.95 + Taxes

The fee covers the following:
1. Opening of file
2. Complete Medical examination and questionnaire (Form- RAMQ FEX1581)
3. Microscopic Urine Test FSC/SMAC/Urine
4. Audiogram
5. ECG stress test (ECG au repos interprété)
6. RX Lungs Pa &LAT (Rx poumons Pa & LAT)
7. Rx Spine (Rx colonne Lombo-sacrée)

IMPORTANT: NO FOOD OR DRINK MAY BE CONSUMED 12 HOURS BEFORE YOUR TESTING BEGINS (APPOINTMENT TIME)

An eye examination is also being required. The eye exam has to be completed before the medical examination is scheduled. Results of the eye examination will be forwarded to the medical lab prior to the medical testing.

 

HOW DO I APPLY:

John Abbott College is affiliated with the Service régional d’admission du Montréal métropolitain (SRAM) and uses its online application service.
The application deadline is March 1 (Fall semester). Warning: The documents and payment must be submitted by the deadline.

Program start: Fall 

To apply:

  • Complete the online application at admission.sram.qc.ca
  • Select John Abbott and the program of your choice along with the corresponding SRAM program number: 310.A0.
  • If applicable, mail in photocopies of all required documents and the application fee.

Students whose prerequisites are more than five years old should contact the Admissions office.

Contact Us

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
514 457-6610 x5361, 5355 & 5358
admissions@johnabbott.qc.ca

POLICE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
514 457-6610 x5464
policetech@johnabbott.qc.ca

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Students who have already completed a DEC ('Diplôme dʼétudes collégiales') will receive credit for the general education courses (English, French, Humanities, Physical Education and complementary courses) that they previously passed. It is difficult to grant equivalences for Police program courses because content and competencies are combined differently in JAC courses. Students admitted to the Police Technology program who have prior Cegep, college or university studies will be invited to meet with an Academic Advisor* to discuss the transfer of credits. (*usually in June)
Canadian citizens and/or landed immigrants are eligible to study Police Technology. 'LʼÉcole Nationale de Police du Québec' as well as most Police forces require candidates to be Canadian citizens.
There are no specific academic program prerequisites for the Police Technology program. However, admission to the Police Technology program is highly competitive and applicants should strive for above-average academic results.
It is difficult to give an exact academic average since the number and quality of applications varies each year. Candidates should know however that this is a very competitive program – the College receives approximately 400 applications each year and only admits between 90 and 110 students.
If you are over 18 years of age, a Certificate of Good Conduct ('une preuve des antécédants judiciaries') is an official written document that proves you do not have a criminal record. To obtain one, candidates must go to their nearest municipal courthouse ('Palais de justice') and request one. There are fees associated with obtaining a copy. (see Certificate of Good Conduct) For admission to 'École Nationale de Police', the following applies: “A candidate must not, from the time of application and until the end of his/her training, have been found guilty, no matter where, of any act or act of omission, that the Criminal Coder defines as infraction, nor of any of the infractions stipulated in article 183 of the said Code, and deriving from one of the laws referenced in the Code. This provision is interpreted strictly, no matter what the type of sentence returned by a judge (incarceration, fine, community work, conditional discharge etc.). A candidate who has been found guilty or who has pleaded guilty cannot be admitted to the ENPQ, even if he/she subsequently receives a pardon”.
Students interested in applying to Police Technology must successfully complete a half- day of pre-admission tests.
No. Students must pass each component of the pre-admission tests. However, applicants may request a retest if space permits. A fee will be charged for the re-testing.
No. All candidates must pass the physical testing to be considered for admission to the Police Technology program. If you cannot come on a specific date or fail the testing, you may register for a subsequent testing date if space permits. Candidates are allowed to attempt the physical tests two times each year. A student must pass the pre-admission testing each year he or she applies to the Police Technology program Results are not transferable from one year to the next.
Candidates are invited to submit their application for pre-admission testing by accessing the application form posted on the Police Technology web site. A fee of $75.00 is charged for the pre-admission testing.
Candidates who do not have a Canadian driverʼs license will not be admitted to the Police Technology program. Applicants must have a minimum of a probationary driverʼs license at the time of application.
Students who are not selected for admission to the Police Technology program are encouraged to pursue full-time Cegep or university studies in another program. They should strive for above-average academic results and continue to acquire driving experience. Note: Candidates on academic probation will not be considered for admission.
Candidates granted a conditional acceptance to the Police Technology program (after evaluation of academic records by the John Abbott College Admissions Office) must pass a medical exam to certify that their health status meets the health requirements of the job of police officer as outlined in Bill 168 of the Québec Police Act. The medical consists of a complete physical and eye exam.
John Abbott College is an English-language CEGEP and therefore all courses, with the exception of French, are taught in English. Although the Police Technology program is given mostly in English, students in the program are encouraged to strive for bilingualism, and for this reason some teachers may allow students to complete their assignments in French.