CRJ 110 - Patrol Procedures

STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

Will teach the basic concepts and skills used in the day to day duties of the average street officer. Includes explanations and demonstrations of the proper way to respond to various calls for service including domestic disturbances, intoxicated persons, missing children, stalking, harassment, and medical problems. Other topics covered will include basic criminal investigation, police communications, traffic enforcement, crimes in progress, interview & interrogation, arrest, use of force, officer survival and stress response, and report writing.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Students will identify the roles, responsibilities, and objectives of the patrol officer.

2. The student will demonstrate and understanding of the proper techniques for handling various call for police service.

3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the basic criminal investigative process including interview and interrogation.

4. Students will demonstrate an understanding of proper documentation and report writing as done by police officers for use in ongoing investigations and court.

5. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the constitutionality of basic police operations.