5/16/2024 10:47:05 PM	AJ 344 Course Outline as of Fall 2021	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  AJ 344	Title:  AC INSTRUCTOR UPDATE
Full Title:  Arrest and Control Instructor Update
Last Reviewed:11/23/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	.50	Lecture Scheduled	5.25		1 max.	Lecture Scheduled	5.25
Minimum	.50	Lab Scheduled	10.75		1 min.	Lab Scheduled	10.75
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	16.00			Contact Total	16.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  10.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 26.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Non-Applicable
Grading:  P/NP Only
Repeatability:  21 - Legally Mandated Repetition
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

This course is designed to update peace officers how to instruct weaponless defense tactics and arrest and control techniques according to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
Must show proof of completion of basic defensive tactics course.

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course is designed to update peace officers how to instruct weaponless defense tactics and arrest and control techniques according to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

(P/NP Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Must show proof of completion of basic defensive tactics course.
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:21 - Legally Mandated Repetition

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: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Qualify for recertification as a POST certified defensive tactics instructor.

2. Demonstrate technical instructional skills required for the defensive tactics instructor.

3. Identify the essential principles of adult learning.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate and instruct body physics, dynamics and safety

2. Demonstrate and instruct control techniques

3. Demonstrate and instruct searches

4. Demonstrate and instruct use of force

5. Demonstrate and instruct weapon retention and takeaway

6. Explain and apply adult learning concepts

7. Discuss legal updates

Topics and Scope

I. Adult Learning Concepts

     A. Modes

     B. Performance evaluation techniques

II. Control Techniques (Lab)

    A. Personal body weapons

    B. Prisoner restraint

    C. Handcuffing

    D. Injury  prevention

III. Weaponless Defense (Lab)

    A. Personal body weapons

    B. Tactical communications

IV. Body Physics and Dynamics (Lab)

    A. Stances

    B. Position of advantage

    C. Falling techniques

    D. Safety protocols

V. Searches

    A. Legal issues

    B. Methodology

VI. Weapon Retention and Takeaway (Lab)

    A. Handgun

    B. Long gun

 

All topics are covered in the lecture and lab portions of the course

Assignments:

Lab-Related Assignments:

1. One final written examination

2. Must meet POST attendance regulations

3. One student-led presentation

4. Demonstration of defensive tactics skills and techniques

 

Lecture-Related Assignments:

1. Reading assignments before attending class (8 to 12 hours)

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 0 - 0%
None
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 20%
One student-led presentation
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 25 - 60%
Defensive tactics skills and student-led presentation
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 5 - 10%
Exam: Fill-in
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 25 - 50%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Instructor prepared materials.

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