Overview

Our combined course is a 35 hour criminal justice course approved by the CT State Department of Public Safety and the State Department of Insurance for those wishing to become licensed Bail Enforcement Agents or surety bondsmen in the State of Connecticut. The course covers a number of topics including the history of bail and bail enforcement, laws of arrest, the use of force, and state statutes governing bail enforcement agents. This course also includes both the OCAT O.C. ceritifcation and PATH handcuffing certification courses. Students who demonstrate proficiency in the use of O.C. and Handcuffing will receive 2 year certifications in those programs, while students unable to demonstrate proficiency will receive a certificate of attendance for those programs. During the course students will use real case files to practice and prepare to work ethically as a Bail Enforcement Agent in Connecticut.