Law Enforcement Medical Interv 10504205 Students will have the opportunity to learn how to perform an initial medical assessment for an injury or medical condition, how to provide immediate treatment for a variety of injuries and conditions, and how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation( CPR) and use an automated external defibrillator( AED). Recruits will be certified First Aid and CPR / AED to give them the basic skills they need to know to provide help to injured people until more medically trained arrive on scene and take over. Components of a healthy lifestyle, stress relaxation techniques, and how to implement healthy habits are also included in this course.( Prerequisite: 10-504-200 Law Enforcement Basics; Corequisites: all 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Physical Fitness Phase I 10504711 Students will participate in physical activity and learn healthy lifestyle choices for the law enforcement career.( Prerequisites: accepted to the Criminal Justice Law Enforcement program; 10-504-191, LEAD Employment Strategies; Corequisites: all 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Investigative Basics 10504207 In this course students will continue learning about criminal procedure with special focus on the search warrant requirement and the exceptions to it. Students will learn the role of law enforcement communication and how to apply specific communication skills and strategies in a variety of simulated situations including under stress or while in simulated danger. Students will learn to recognize, process, and preserve physical evidence, including an introduction to collecting and packaging evidence.( Prerequisite: 10-504-203 Fundamentals of Patrol; Corequisites: all 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Advanced DAAT 10504209 In this phase two course, students will learn the legal basis and limitations on the use of force, the incident response and disturbance resolution models, approach considerations, intervention options, and follow-through considerations. Included in the discussion on the disturbance resolution model is a discussion on protocols for off-duty actions. Students will learn the recommendations and protocols for off-duty response and guidelines for interaction between on-duty and off-duty, retired, and plainclothes officers.( Prerequisite: 10-504-203 Fundamentals of Patrol; Corequisites: all 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Advanced Firearms 10504210 In this phase two course, students will expand upon their previous firearms training. Students will review and practice firearms safety and care, basic shooting fundamentals, and clearing malfunctions. Students will learn the legal basis and limitations on the use of deadly force, make deadly force decisions, engage in movement and changing positions, and practice in live-fire exercises. Students must qualify with a semi-automatic pistol using the state qualification course. Students will learn how to identify, unload, and secure non-duty firearms. Finally, students will also learn how to safely handle, use, and care for a rifle, including basic shooting fundamentals, clearing malfunctions, positions, and movement practiced with a rifle in live-fire exercises. Students must qualify with a rifle using the state qualification course.( Prerequisite: 10-504-203 Fundamentals of Patrol; Corequisites: all 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Emergency Vehicle Strategies 10504206 Students will have the opportunity to learn the legal basis and limitations on the use of non-emergency and emergency driving, demonstrate basic patrol operation, emergency vehicle response, and pursuit driving, determine the appropriate type of contact, and conduct approach, non-approach and high-risk vehicle contacts in simulated situations.( Prerequisite: 10-504-203 Fundamentals of Patrol; Corequisites: all 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Emergency Tactical Response 10504208 Students train in basic concepts and tactics related to approaching, controlling, and intervening in unknown-risk and high-risk situations, including ongoing deadly assaults. Students will learn principles, guidelines and techniques for law enforcement response to persons with possible mental disorders, alcohol or drug problems, dementia disorders, and / or developmental disabilities.( Prerequisite: 10-504-203 Fundamentals of Patrol; Corequisites: all 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 This course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context.( Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better.) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Physical Fitness Phase II 10504712 Students will participate in physical activity building off of Phase I and learn healthy lifestyle choices for the law enforcement career.( Prerequisites: 10-504-711 Physical Fitness Phase I; Corequisites: all 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Law Enforcement Internship 10504176 " hands-on " law enforcement phases, monitored by an agency-approved police officer and college instructor.( Corequisite: All 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester) Course Typically Offered: Spring
PS-Job Interviews 10504197 Provides the opportunity for the learner to prepare for the public safety hiring process with an emphasis on oral board interviews.( Prerequisite: 10-504-128, PS- Employment Strategies OR 10-504-191, LEAD Employment Strategies) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Advanced Policing 10504211 In this course students will to apply appropriate strategies to locate, handle, and package evidentiary items while maintaining the chain of custody. There will also be emphasis placed on the preserving, handling and collecting of digital evidence such as computers and cell phones. Students will also be required to demonstrate a search and proper documentation of a simulated crime scene. During simulated scenarios students will continue identifying the elements that make up common offenses involving drugs, alcohol, status offenses, and crimes against persons or property. Students will prepare reports based upon the crimes they identified during the scenarios including a Probable Cause Affidavit and a Use of Force narrative. There will also be a review of common errors made in law enforcement reports and strategies to avoid such errors. Students will also continue to learn how to make the best decisions and choices by critically analyzing ethical situations and defending the decisions they make. Students will continue developing their sensitivity to and understanding of discrimination and diversity as well as its effects on law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Finally, students will learn the basics of presenting effective court testimony and will have the opportunity to practice giving testimony based on a report they have previously written.( Prerequisite: 10-504-209 Advanced DAAT; Corequisites: all 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Sensitive Crime 10504212 In this course students will continue developing their sensitivity to and understanding of those who have been victims of crime and their families and how to assist them. Students will learn the statutory elements of domestic crimes, sex crimes, and child maltreatment crimes and the dynamics, impact, response and investigative strategies unique to these sensitive crimes. Students will also learn about the structure of the juvenile justice system including the terminology, laws and procedures that effect juveniles; particularly those related to taking a juvenile into custody. Lastly, students will learn how interrogations differ from interviews and will learn basic concepts in interrogating suspects.( Prerequisite: 10-504-209 Advanced DAAT; Corequisites: all 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Abnormal Psychology 10809159 The course addresses the foundations of abnormal psychology and psychological disorders, including their characteristics, possible causes, assessments, diagnostic processes, and treatments. The course includes examination of major historical and theoretical perspectives, research, sociocultural considerations, and elements of psychological wellness.( Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a " B " or better). Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Traffic Investigation Proc 10504213 Students will have the opportunity to learn how to properly set up, test, and read a speed measuring device( RADAR), identify and describe the laws and court rulings affecting speed measuring device operations, learn to recognize and interpret evidence of operating a motor vehicle while impaired( OWI), demonstrate the proper procedure to administer and interpret standardized field sobriety tests( SFSTs) and make appropriate enforcement decisions, prepare arrest reports for impaired driving violations, and complete arrest paperwork.( Prerequisite: 10-504-211 Advanced Policing; Corequisites: all 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester)
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