SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 4:21:49 PMAJ 223 Course Outline as of Spring 2011

New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  AJ 223Title:  BASIC POLICE ACADEMY  
Full Title:  Basic Police Academy
Last Reviewed:8/28/2017

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum21.00Lecture Scheduled7.5020 max.Lecture Scheduled150.00
Minimum21.00Lab Scheduled32.5020 min.Lab Scheduled650.00
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total40.00 Contact Total800.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  300.00Total Student Learning Hours: 1100.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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A Basic Police Academy certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) for the State of California. This intensive 20 week Academy teaches criminal law, laws of search and seizure, laws of evidence, traffic laws, investigative techniques, patrol procedures, firearms, vehicle operations course, defensive tactics, police report writing, first aid, and cardio pulmonary resuscitation. The Basic Police Academy provides instruction and evaluation of all academic, physical, and behavioral traits required by the State of California to meet the minimum standards to be employed as a peace officer in California.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:
Student must pass California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement test with a minimum T-Score of 42. There is data compiled by POST that indicates a range of T-40 to T-50 is recommended for use by agencies. Because the academy is an entry requirement for a law enforcement position, it is necessary to use this test for entry level. POST has completed studies for both agencies and community colleges indicating success in the academy and on the job based on these scores. Student must provide a medical clearance to participate in the academy physical conditioning program and physical performance tests. Students must pass POST-mandated physical performance test to enter the academy. California residents must pass a criminal history check as outlined in California Penal Code 13511.5. Non-residents must also pass a criminal history check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Students must possess a valid driver's license.

Schedule of Classes Information
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Basic Police Academy provides all academic , physical skill training and assessment required by the State to meeting the minimum standards to be eligible for employment as a peace officer in California. Provides the opportunity to observe, develop and employ the behavioral traits of a professional peace officer in a controlled setting.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:Student must pass California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement test with a minimum T-Score of 42. There is data compiled by POST that indicates a range of T-40 to T-50 is recommended for use by agencies. Because the academy is an entry requirement for a law enforcement position, it is necessary to use this test for entry level. POST has completed studies for both agencies and community colleges indicating success in the academy and on the job based on these scores. Student must provide a medical clearance to participate in the academy physical conditioning program and physical performance tests. Students must pass POST-mandated physical performance test to enter the academy. California residents must pass a criminal history check as outlined in California Penal Code 13511.5. Non-residents must also pass a criminal history check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Students must possess a valid driver's license.
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate through learning activities and cognitive tests a
working knowledge of the basic principles of the law enforcement
profession which will minimally include: law enforcement history,
ethics, career influence and state court and correction systems.
2. Demonstrate through learning activities, exercises, and scenarios
knowledge of community relations, community oriented policing, tactical
communication strategies, and cultural awareness and diversity issues.
3. Recall and apply through cognitive and scenario tests current laws of
the State of California as they relate to criminal behavior, traffic
enforcement, laws of evidence, and search and seizure.
4. Develop and write effective police reports based on word pictures or
scenarios.
5. Demonstrate through cognitive and exercise tests, the ability to
safely and effectively operate a law enforcement emergency vehicle both
in low and high speed and under variable road conditions.
6. Demonstrate through cognitive and exercise tests the legal, moral,
and the safe use of both handguns and shotguns commonly employed for use
by law enforcement agencies.
7. Student will demonstrate proficient use of the handgun and shotgun,
which meets the minimum standard approved by the Law Enforcement Advisory
Committee.
8. Demonstrate through exercises and scenario tests the ability to
conduct specific criminal investigations, locate and process evidence at
a crime scene, issue a citation for a traffic violation, complete all
required tests for a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) violation, conduct
an accident investigation, and demonstrate the ability to effectively and
safely conduct low and high risk vehicle stops employing proper officer
safety procedures.
9. Demonstrate through exercise tests the ability to safely control and
arrest a suspect using approved weaponless defense techniques, including
the proper use of the police baton, and application of the carotid
restraint.
10. List the current civil and criminal liabilities and penalties for
the improper use of force.
11. Demonstrate through cognitive and exercise tests accepted
procedures for administering first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation.

Topics and Scope
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A. Social necessity of law enforcement
  1. History, professionalism and ethics
  2. Criminal justice system
  3. Community oriented policing
  4. Victimology/crisis intervention
  5. Persons with disabilities
  6. Gang awareness
  7. Cultural awareness/discrimination
  8. Custody
B. California law
  1. Introduction to law
  2. Laws of arrest
  3. Crimes against property
  4. Crimes against persons
  5. General criminal statutes
  6. Crimes against children
  7. Sex crimes
  8. Juvenile law
  9. Controlled substance law
 10. Alcohol Beverage Control law
 11. Crimes against the justice system
 12. Weapons violations
 13. Search and seizure
 14. Laws of evidence
 15. Traffic law enforcement
C. Communications
  1. Tactical communications
  2. Investigative report writing
D. Investigations
  1. Preliminary criminal investigations
  2. Traffic accident investigations
  3. Law enforcement information systems
  4. Missing persons investigations
  5. Domestic violence investigations
E. Law enforcement tactics
  1. Vehicle pullover techniques
  2. Crimes in progress
  3. Handling disputes/crowd control
  4. Patrol procedures
  5. Unusual occurrences
  6. Hazardous materials
F. Skill development
  1. Vehicle operation
  2. Firearms/chemical agents
  3. Lifetime fitness
  4. First aid/CPR
  5. Arrest and control/baton

Assignments:
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 1.  Read 3-5 chapters per day from POST workbooks.
2.  Prepare and recall approximately 120 law study cards.
3.  Research and complete approximately 35 written assignments
     from police policy and procedure manuals.
4.  Prepare 12-14 investigative reports of which 6 are graded.
5.  Complete 72 POST learning activities.
6.  Complete 26 POST constructed multiple choice tests.
7.  Complete 13 POST constructed scenario tests.
8.  Complete 36 POST exercise tests.
9.  Complete 2 Academy constructed multiple choice tests.
10. Complete 2 Academy constructed scenario tests.
11. Complete a POST constructed mid-term and final test.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
10 - 25%
Written homework, written investigative reports.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 30%
Scenarios, exercises, learning activities
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
10 - 30%
Scenarios, exercises, learning activities
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
40 - 60%
Tests, midterm and final: Multiple choice, true/false, matching items, completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
5 - 15%
Two evaluations based on the job dimensions determined by the State of California for the employment of peace officers.


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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1. California Penal Code, current edition.
2. California Vehicle Code, current edition.
3. Alcoholic Beverage Control Act Manual, current edition.
4. California Criminal Evidence Code. Hill, Raymond, Halleck Creek
   Publishing, current edition.
5. State Collision Investigation Manual, current edition.
6. California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
   Student Workbooks, Learning Domains, current edition.
7. California POST Training and Testing Specifications for the regular basic course, current edition.
8.  Instructor prepared material.

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