Law Enforcement (LWE)
Credit Hours: 4, Contact Hours: 4
Division: Social Science
The student is introduced to educational and training requirements for employment in law enforcement, police community relations, the functions and objectives of a police department and the police response and responsibilities to the community. Student must be registered with LWE coordinator prior to class enrollment. Group 2 course.
Credit Hours: 4, Contact Hours: 4
Division: Social Science
The course will provide Law Enforcement students with the practical experience of observing various shifts with officers. This should insure that candidates will understand what law enforcement officers actually do. Recording the experiences will also assist the student in report writing. Group 2 course.
Credit Hours: 2, Contact Hours: 2
Division: Social Science
A comprehensive study of the concepts and practices of first aid techniques. The course provides training for emergency care through assessment, critical thinking, implementation, documentation, and evaluation. It also addresses situations when injury or sudden illness becomes a threat to life, or problems develop that endanger physical or psychological well-being. Certification for CPR for the Professional Rescuer and a Certificate of Completion for Law Enforcement Responders will be obtained by students who successfully complete the course. Group 2 course.
Credit Hours: 2, Contact Hours: 2
Division: Social Science
Students explore ethics, cultural diversity, interpersonal skills and the laws as they apply to today's modern policing. Title VII or the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Elliot Larson Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, ethnic intimidation, and sexual harassment will also be addressed. Group 2 course.
Credit Hours: 4, Contact Hours: 4
Division: Social Science
Students will be introduced to criminal investigation procedures including theory of an investigation, conduct at crime scenes, collection and preservation of physical evidence, methods used in police science laboratory, fingerprints, ballistics, documents, serology, photography, and related forensic sciences. Student must be registered with LWE coordinator prior to class enrollment. Group 2 course.
Credit Hours: 4, Contact Hours: 6
Division: Social Science
This course will assist the students in the development of safety skills and the appropriate use of firearms in completing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards basic firearms course. Included will be an orientation to firearms, policies, procedures, and liability of firearms use and hands-on firearms range techniques. Student must be registered with LWE coordinator prior to class enrollment. Group 2 course.
Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 4
Division: Social Science
Defensive Driving will cover motor vehicle law, its application and jurisdiction and vehicle stops. This course will also include the teaching of driving skills needed by a law officer. Student must be registered with LWE coordinator prior to class enrollment. Group 2 course.
Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 4
Division: Social Science
Traffic Enforcement and Investigation will include traffic control enforcement, the law and prosecution of operating under the influence of alcohol. Student must be registered with LWE coordinator prior to class enrollment. Group 2 course.
Credit Hours: 1, Contact Hours: 2
Division: Social Science
Students will engage in use of force, de-escalation and crisis intervention scenarios with the Apex Officer virtual reality training simulator. Training will include comprehensive case law study followed by real-time monitoring, recording and playback review. Automated training reports will provide insight into training progression. Debriefing and review will be conducted by law enforcement professionals with content expertise. Group 2 course.
Credit Hours: 2, Contact Hours: 4
Division: Social Science
This course will provide students with the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the educational concepts and components of fitness, wellness, safety and nutrition. The physical fitness portion will include workouts with a focus in the following areas: cardiovascular training, muscular/endurance fitness, flexibility/range of motion, circuit/interval training, plyometrics. Students must be registered for the Police Academy in order to sign up for this course. Group 2 course.
Credit Hours: 4, Contact Hours: 5
Division: Social Science
Students learn subject control with new mandatory guidelines from MCOLES (Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards). Students will understand survival mindset, tactical communication, fear/anger management, and post force incident responsibilities. Student will demonstrate proficiencies in 14 defensive tactics outcomes specific to the career of Law Enforcement and will be assessed through written, Practical and Scenario based testing. Student must be registered with LWE coordinator prior to class enrollment and be in excellent physical condition. Group 2 course.
Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 3
Division: Social Science
The study of substantive criminal law as a means of defining and preserving social order. Sources of criminal law; classification of crimes against persons, property and public welfare; principles of criminal liability; elements necessary to establish crime and criminal intent; specific crimes and defenses; and constitutional limitations are examined. Students must be registered with LWE coordinator prior to class enrollment. Group 2 course.
Credit Hours: 3, Contact Hours: 3
Division: Social Science
Criminal Procedures will study the administration of criminal justice, the nature and scope of police power, the concept of exclusion, laws of arrest, search and seizure and interrogation, the acquisition of evidence, and judicial protection of the accused. Must be registered with LWE coordinator prior to class enrollment. Group 2 course.
Credit Hours: 1, Contact Hours: 2
Division: Social Science
This course will teach the legal and practical aspects of radar and basic traffic crash investigations. Class discussions will include the relationship between excessive speed and motor vehicle traffic crashes. The course will also explore policies and procedures regarding radar use. Students will understand and demonstrate basic accident investigation knowledge and related evidence collection skills. Must register with the LWE coordinator prior to course enrollment. Group 2 course.