Diploma in Policijas darbs

The vocational education programme "Policijas darbs" is offered by the State Police College in Riga and leads to the qualification of junior inspector of the State Police. Teaching is in Latvian, and lectures take place at the college's premises on Ezermalas iela. Study is full time and in person, lasting ten months and amounting to 1,560 hours. Admission is open to adults who have completed secondary education, and the place is funded by the state budget instead of by a fee paid by the student. The programme prepares learners to work in the units of the State Police. It aims to give them the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the duties of a junior inspector, so that they can act independently, take responsibility for the outcomes of their work, apply sound professional practice and methods, and collect, assess, classify and use information.