Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	05/06/2025
Top Code	210500 - Administration of Justice
Units	0 Total Units
Hours	1009 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 399; Lab Hours 610)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Noncredit (N)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	Yes; Repeat Limit 3
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	P/NP/SP Non-Credit (D)

Course Description

This noncredit course provides Basic Police Academy training in compliance with the minimum standards established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). POST certified training includes criminal law, search and seizure, laws of evidence, traffic laws and procedures, investigative techniques, patrol procedures, firearms, vehicle operations, defensive tactics, physical fitness, report writing, and first aid/cardio pulmonary resuscitation. Students must pass a criminal history check pursuant to California Penal Code section 13511.5, and possess a valid driver's license. NOT DEGREE APPLICALBE. Not Transferable.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Course Outcomes
2. Identify how local, state, and federal laws apply to the actions and conduct of peace officers in the State of California.
3. Apply skills and strategies related to California peace officer tasks and duties.
4. Pass physical fitness standards as established by POST guidelines.
5. Document preliminary investigations that summarize factual information of a crime or related incident.
6. Apply the skills needed to perform the tasks of a peace officer in the areas of emergency driving, firearms, arrest and control, and first aid/cardiopulmonary resuscitation/AED.

Course Objectives

• 1. For a complete listing, please see the publication: Training and Testing Specifications for the Peace Officer Basic Course (Learning Domains 1-43), issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), on file with the Criminal Justice Division office as of October 2023.
• 2. Apply the basic principles of the law enforcement profession in learning activities and cognitive tests which will minimally include: law enforcement history, ethics, career influence, and court and correctional components of the criminal justice system.
• 3. Apply community policing strategies for a multicultural society.
• 4. Compose police reports based on word pictures or scenarios.
• 5. Operate a law enforcement emergency vehicle, in low and high-speed situations, under variable road conditions.
• 6. Use handguns and shotguns commonly deployed for use by law enforcement agencies under supervision approved by the Law Enforcement Advisory Committee.
• 7. Participate and learn in exercises and scenario tests and activities that evaluate 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 conduct low and high-risk vehicle stops employing proper officer safety procedures.
• 8. Control and arrest a suspect using approved weaponless defense techniques, including the proper use of the police baton.
• 9. List the current civil and criminal liabilities and penalties for the improper use of force.
• 10. Establish proficiency in administering first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED.
• 11. Identify common injuries and methods to prevent them that are related to the physical and psychological fitness of a peace officer.

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Lecture Content

Leadership, Professionalism and Ethics Leadership in policing Professionalism and ethics in policing Criminal Justice System Introduction to the criminal justice system Law enforcement Judicial system Corrections, parole and probation Principled Policing in the Community Community policing Community partnerships Problem-solving Principled policing Historical and current events Implicit bias Victimology/Crisis Intervention Victims of crime Victim contacts and assistance Introduction to Criminal Law Origins of the law Distinctions in the law Criminal law Criminal prosecution Property Crimes Identifying and classifying crimes related to theft Identifying and classifying crimes related to arson Identifying and classifying crimes related to trespassing Identifying and classifying other property related crimes Crimes Against Persons Identifying and classifying crimes related to injury Identifying and classifying crimes related to kidnapping Identifying and classifying crimes related to robbery Identifying and classifying crimes related to homicide Death investigations General Crime Statutes Identifying and classifying crimes related to disorderly conduct Identifying and classifying crimes related to public nuisance Crimes Against Children Identifying and classifying crimes against children Reporting requirements of suspected child abuse Warrantless entry to protect minors Child abuse investigations Sex Crimes Identifying and classifying sex crimes Interacting with the victim Investigating sex crimes Sex offender registration Juvenile Law and Procedure Safety and protection of juveniles and their rights Taking temporary custody of a juvenile Confinement of a juvenile Contributing to the delinquency of a minor Controlled Substances Drugs in the body Drugs Recognize elements of crimes involving controlled substances Clandestine laboratories ABC (Alcohol and Beverage Control) Law Identifying and classifying crimes related to ABC violations Investigating ABC violations Officer Wellness Emotional Intelligence and regulation Mental health Substance abuse Financial wellness Resiliency building Laws of Arrest Constitutional protections and the role of a peace officer Consensual encounters Detentions Arrests Administration of Miranda warnings Crime scene interviews and investigative interrogations Search and Seizure Basic principles of search and seizure law Warrant searches and seizures Warrantless searches and seizures Searches and seizures involving motor vehicles Searches and seizures involving bodily intrusions Identification procedures Presentation of Evidence The rules of evidence Admissibility of evidence Courtroom testimony Investigative Report Writing Introduction to investigative report writing Field notes Fundamental content elements of investigative reports Investigative report writing mechanics Vehicle Operations Defensive driving Emergency driving Vehicle pursuits Vehicle dynamics Use of Force/De-escalation Introduction to the use of force De-escalation Force options Use of force Documenting the use of force Consequences of unreasonable force Peace officer and agency liability Patrol Techniques Basic concepts of law enforcement patrol Patrol methodologies and tactics Vehicle Pullovers Introduction to vehicle pullovers Basic tactical considerations for vehicle pullovers High-risk vehicle pullovers Other types of vehicle vullovers Crimes in Progress Officer safety and survival Basic tactical considerations Responding to specific crimes in progress Responding to other high risk situations Handling Disputes/Crowd Control Peace officer responsibilities Defusing, mediating, and resolving disputes Specific types of disputes Crowd dynamics Crowd management and control Domestic Violence Identifying and classifying crimes related to domestic violence Impact of domestic violence Responding to a call Court orders Documenting the crime Critical Incidents Emergency management Roles and responsibilities at critical incidents Command systems Introduction to hazardous materials Recognition and identification of hazardous materials Safety, isolation and notification at hazardous materials incidents Weapons of mass destruction (WMD), response strategies and personal p rotective equipment (PPE) Fires and Explosives Missing Persons Introduction to missing persons Initial law enforcement response Preliminary investigations Traffic Enforcement Basic traffic concepts Lawful orders and authorities Common vehicle code violations Vehicle removal Driving under the influence Traffic Collision Investigation Vehicle collisions Collision investigations Collision documentation Crime Scenes, Evidence, and Forensics Crime scenes Evidence collection Custody Peace officer responsibilities in a custodial situation Crimes involving the treatment of prisoners Care and handling of prisoners in a local detention facility Lifetime Fitness Personal fitness programs Nutrition for life Common medical concerns for peace officers Recognizing and managing stress Arrest and Control Principles of arrest and control Person searches Controlling force: control holds and takedown techniques Restraint devices Firearm retention and takeaways Use of impact weapons Ground control Transporting prisoners First Aid / CPR / AED Law enforcement and emergency medical services Victim assessment Basic life support Traumatic injuries Medical emergencies Childbirth Firearms / Chemical Agents Firearms safety Basic firearms operation Firearms ammunition Firearms cleaning and maintenance Basic shooting Chemical agents Information Systems Calif ornia law enforcement telecommunications system (CLETS) Department of Justice information systems and databases Department of Motor Vehicles information system People with Disabilities Disability laws Intellectual/Developmental disabilities Physical disabilities Mental illness Welfare and Institutions Code Gang Awareness Gang dynamics Criminal street gangs Organized crime gangs Crimes Against the Justice System Identifying and classifying crimes that obstruct the judicial process Identifying and classifying crimes of obstruction of law enforcement Identifying and classifying crimes related to false information Identifying and classifying crimes against the public peace Weapons Violations Prohibited weapons Possession of firearms Concealment of firearms Possession of firearms by restricted persons or within restricted locations Unlawful use of weapons Cultural Diversity / Discrimination Recognizing diversity Prejudice, discrimination, and racial profiling Effective law enforcement contacts Sexual orientation and gender identity Hate crimes Sexual harassment Terrorism Awareness Terrorist threats and ideologies Prevention/Deterrence concepts Critical infrastructure protection Intelligence cycle and intelligence resources Contempary Policing Issues Emerging Issues in Policing Homelessness Agency ride-al ong Ride-along recap Conductive Electronic Weapon Safety review Technology overview Conducted Electric Weapons (Taser) CEW cartridges Tactical considerations Over-dependence Probe placement Controlling and cuffing Additional considerations Drive stuns Animals Written test Practical application Voluntary exposure Canine Use in Law Enforcement Introduction, history of K-9, use of K-9, policy, briefings, K-9 safety K-9 deployments, report writing for K-9 UOF, K-9 searches K-9 detection (narc, evidence, bombs), review, and Q&A Practical demonstrations- roleplay K-9 s earch, K-9 course activities (search teams) Museum of Tolerance - tools for tolerance in law enforcement Introduction to the Museum of Tolerance Background and context of the Museum of Tolerance and its objectives Tour of the museum Debriefing

Lab Content

Emergency Vehicle Operations Skills Scenario Testing Arrest and Control Tactical Practicums Firearms and Chemical Agent Skills Assessment Physical Fitness Training Sessions Community Oriented Policing Skills Demonstration Conductive Electronic Weapons Simulation / Demonstration Safety Equipment Care / Operation and Maintenance Investigative Report Writing Use of Force Vehicle Pullovers Crimes in Progress Scenario Village Crowd Control Scenarios People with Disabilities / Mental Illness / Displaced Persons Scenarios Cultural Diversity / Discrimination Scenarios

Method(s) of Instruction

• Enhanced NC Lect (NC1)
• Enhanced NC Lab (NC2)

Reading Assignments

Golden West College Police Academy Recruit Policy and Procedure Manual. California Criminal Law Manual. Search and Seizure Handbook. California Penal Code. "Quik-Code" Vehicle Code. Radio Codebook. General information resources. California Vehicle Code. Criminal Law Syllabus. Selected instructor handouts. POST Learning Domain Student Workbooks. POST Enabling Objective Syllabus.

Writing Assignments

Police reports, and memoranda.

Out-of-class Assignments

Research memoranda of department policies, and local, state, and federal laws. Museum of Tolerance field trip.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Critical role playing scenarios involving decision making skills such as crimes in progress, active shooter, traffic stops, and citizen calls for help. Inspection of equipment and uniforms for tactical awareness/command presence.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

POST Testing Management and Assessment System tests. Knowledge domain tests. Radio code tests. Written homework and written investigative reports. Arrest and control demonstrations and tests. Physical Fitness tests and POST Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) test. Firearms test. Driver training tests. Chemical agent training and exposure. POST scenario tests.

Eligible Disciplines

Administration of justice (police science, corrections, law enforcement): Any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Textbooks Resources

1. Required POST. Basic Course, Workbook Series, Student Materials, various ed. Sacramento: State of CA, 2024

Other Resources

1. Range Fees. 2. Blue uniforms, leather gear, firearm, physical fitness training attire, running shoes, and uniform accessories. 3. Emergency Vehicle Operations Course fees. 4. Ammunition.