Be heroic. It's your calling – your purpose. Prepare for a fulfilling career in legal services, law enforcement, correctional services, emergency response, or fire management – so you can get out and make a difference in the community.

Law, Public Safety & Security Programs

Be heroic. It's your calling – your purpose. Prepare for a fulfilling career in legal services, law enforcement, correctional services, emergency response, or fire management – so you can get out and make a difference in the community.

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  • Get a rewarding career that pays. Our 2021 grads from four Law, Public Safety and Security programs earned a median starting salary between $46,000 and $60,000. See more high-pay programs.

  • Train in real world labs. Our Public Safety Tactical Center offers scenario-based training to help participants make appropriate decisions in life threatening situations. Learn more about the training facilities.

  • Need money for college? Over $800,000 in scholarships is available to our students every year through the NWTC Foundation and through external sources. Check out scholarships.

Industry Training Options

If you're looking for training for your employees, our qualified instructors offer a variety of public safety training options. 

  • Employee training for law enforcement, corrections, EMS, fire management, and dispatch & communications. 
  • CPR courses for healthcare employees and community members.
  • Civilian courses on firearms, motorcycle riding, and more. 
See Industry Training Details