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WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Criminal Justice 214
Course Description and Outline


CRJ 214: Principles of Police Patrol Techniques


2008-2009
Credits 3
Schedule of Classes Schedule History
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Academic Discipline Criminal Justice
Academic Division Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
Prerequisites none
Recommended CRJ 101
Transfer Information Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
I : Catalog Course Description
Identifies community problems which require prevention, suppression or control using the basic methods of police patrol. A history of police patrol and survey of modern patrol tactics will be surveyed.
II : Course Objectives
  • Articulate both of paper and verbally the meaning of the trust placed upon the modern police office by the public upon placing the badge upon his/her chest
  • Explain correct mental attitude to prepare for stress associated with the job
  • Assess the appropriate attire for the assignment
  • Verify all equipment as functional
  • Critique self in mirror
  • Demonstrate proper department attire such as the badge, patches, uniform and adhere to rules concerning dress code
  • Recognize officer-witnessed misdemeanors
  • Simulate a citizen misdemeanor arrest
  • Discuss the management of felony calls
  • Recognize others roles in responding
  • Complete a preliminary felony investigation
  • Complete a felony report fact sheet
  • Demonstrate the collecting, presentation, and booking of evidence
  • Assess an arrest situation
  • Inform suspect of his/her appropriate rights
  • Assess preparation for court
  • Discuss testifying in court
  • Recite the 10-Code
  • Recite the police alphabet
III : Course Linkage
Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Analysis:
Demonstrate Knowledge of appropriate critical thinking skills.

Community Commitment:
Appreciate the value and importance of diversity and public service.

Personal Development:
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use effective and efficient learning skills.

Communication:
College level reading & writing skills.
College level oral communication skills.

Sections II and III were prepared on April 9, 2008. Please contact the Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service division for more information.
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