Course Description

Traffic Enforcement and Investigation will include traffic control enforcement, the law and prosecution of operating under the influence of alcohol. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

4

Lecture Hours

2

Lab Hours

2

Required Prerequisites

Must be approved by MCOLES and registered with the Director of the Police Academy prior to enrollment.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Describe traffic laws and civil responsibilities in the State of Michigan.
• Students will identify the related legal issues governing Michigan Roadways.

Application:

• Articulate the application of the Michigan Compiled laws and the UD-10 reporting system for accident reporting.
• Employ methods of evaluating traffic stop scenarios and performing high risk traffic stops.

Integration:

• Explain department and society's expectations in traffic enforcement while on duty.
• Demonstrate proficiency in driving through the use of course material, scenarios, and vehicle operation through a timed course.

Human Dimension:

• Articulate how to use knowledge gained from the course in regards to; vehicle use, force continuum, and the appropriate driving responses based on a risk/reward system.
• See him/herself as an officer.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Describe the role that stress has in policing and being able to determine risk / reward in vehicle pursuits and stops.
• Correlate the expectations of citizens within their jurisdiction with traffic law to determine the best response to traffic concerns.

Learning How to Learn:

• Identify their best learning modality.
• Critique real-life situations based on course concepts.