Emergency, Public & Social Service

Channel your passion and community service into a career through our Emergency, Public and Social Services programs. Learn from instructors who are experts in the field of crime prevention, law enforcement, public safety, emergency services, fire rescue, human and social services at Hennepin Tech.

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Emergency Medical Services

Gain hands-on experience and skills that will prepare you for a career as an EMS Specialist or Emergency Room Technician.

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Fire Protection

Learn the technical knowledge and get hands-on experience to become a fire protection specialist, inspector, and more.

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Human & Social Services

Begin your journey advocating for positive change and empowerment as a Social Worker.

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Law Enforcement, Peace Officer & Public Safety

Gain the final hands-on skills necessary to become eligible for the Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) licensing exam.

Now offering a complete Associate's Degree.

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Program News

Governor Walz Announces ICPOET Grant at Hennepin Technical College

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks to Peace Officer students at Hennepin Technical College

At a press conference held at the Hennepin Technical College Public Safety and Police Science Center, Governor Tim Walz and the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bob Jacobson, announced a significant grant to support the Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training Program (ICPOET).

Hennepin Tech Hosts Criminal Justice Career Exploration Day

Friday, September 27, 2024

Man with robot near police armored vehicle

Hennepin Technical College, in partnership with the Hennepin West Consortium and the Brooklyn Park Police Department, hosted a Criminal Justice Career Exploration Day for 100 students from North Hennepin Community College and a number of high schools across the consortium.

Hennepin Tech Receives Updated Squad Car Fleet Thanks to $1M Federal Grant

Thursday, April 25, 2024

In August of 2023, Hennepin Tech announced the receipt of a $1 million federal grant to expand training for future police officers and public safety professionals.

Hennepin Tech awarded million-dollar federal grant for police training

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Hennepin Tech received a $1 million federal grant to expand training for future police officers and public safety officers.