Public Safety Chair

Program Location

Windsor Campus - Public Safety Institute Building

Program Contacts

Program Coordinator
Ross Perkins
Email: ross.perkins@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6402

Faculty

George Ackerman
Email: george.ackerman@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6536

Ted Poszywak
Email: ted.poszywak@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6628

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice program focuses on the concept of justice and how it operates within social, political, legal, and economic systems. Students develop the skills needed to work effectively and ethically with individuals involved in the justice system.

Additional Information

Non-majors may enroll in Criminal Justice courses.
A.A. students should work with the Program Chair for course selection.

Degrees Offered

Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Criminal Justice (DWD) (2 years)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Criminal Justice (2 years)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Police Studies (2 years)

Certificates Offered

Peace Officer Academy (1 semester)
Criminal Justice Pathways Basic, Level I (2 semesters)
Criminal Justice Pathways Basic, Level II (2 semesters)

Program Advisory Committee

Jeremy Black - Chief of Police, Garden City Police Department
Jeff Fisher - Deputy Chief of Police, Louisville Police Department
Stephen Garrison - Chief of Police, Windsor Police Department
Tracey McCoy - Chief of Police, Lochbuie Police Department
Adam Turk - Chief of Police, Greeley Police Department

Peace Officer Academy

The Peace Officer Academy prepares students with the academic knowledge and technical skills needed to qualify for the Colorado POST exam and begin careers in law enforcement.

Details

Length: 1-2 semesters
Includes: 34 credits upon completion

Important Information

Students interested in the Peace Officer Academy must contact the Academy Director at (970) 339-6253.

Program Advisory Committee

Krista Britton - Community Relations Director, Weld County District Attorney’s Office
Rick Cook - Police Sergeant
Kevin Copher - Assistant Principal, Windsor High School
Tammy Fisher - Community Citizen Representative
Machin Norris - STEM Academy Coordinator, Northridge High School
Cindy Peterson - Deputy Chief Probation Officer, 19th Judicial District
Kim Riley - Intervention, Inc.

Emergency Medical Services & Paramedic

EMS programs prepare students for careers in emergency and pre-hospital medical care, including roles in ambulance services, fire departments, and clinical settings.

Important Notes

EMT certification required before Paramedic program entry
Background check and immunizations required
Separate application required for Paramedic program

Degrees Offered

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Emergency Medical Services (2 years)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (2 years)

Certificates Offered

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Paramedic
Paramedic Preparation

Program Advisory Committees

Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee
Ryan Hansen - Greeley Fire Department
Bret Joseph - Frederick-Firestone Fire Department (Chair)
Dr. Joshua Poles - Medical Director
Nick Nudell - Director, NCRETAC
Robert Schleich - GMR (Banner Paramedics/AMR Ambulance) (Vice Chair)
Susan Wheeler - University of Northern Colorado
Student Representative(s)

Paramedic Advisory Committee
Travis Freeman - Morgan County Ambulance
Bret Joseph - Frederick-Firestone Fire Department
Dezrae Keiter - Banner Health Paramedics
Adan Marcove - Greeley Fire Department
Nick Nudell - Director, NCRETAC
Dr. Joshua Poles - Medical Director
Tom Prenger - Public Member
Ed Rupert - Trauma Counselors
Martha Simmons - Public Member
Student Representative(s)

Fire Science

Fire Science programs prepare students for entry-level and advanced positions in fire service, including municipal and industrial departments.

Degrees Offered

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Fire Science Technology (2 years)

Certificates Offered

Basic Firefighter (1-2 semesters)
Firefighter I & II Academies (1 semester)
Driver-Operator (1 semester)
Fire Officer I (1 semester)
Vehicle Extrication (1 semester)

Program Advisory Committee

Tom Beach - Southeast Weld Fire District
Steve Charles - Berthoud Fire Department
Joe DeSalvo - Evans Fire Protection District
Darren Jaques - Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District
Jim Klug - Platte Valley Fire Protection District
Brian Kuznik - Greeley Fire Department
Phil Tiffany - Fort Lupton Fire Department
Greg Ward - Loveland Fire Rescue Authority
Michael West - Front Range Fire Rescue
Student Representative(s)