Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

VSPA-0001

Organization:

Virginia State Police Academy

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

35 weeks (1348 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Introduction to Criminal Justice
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Criminal Law
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Basic Fitness
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Introduction to Firearms
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Emergency Management
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Crisis Intervention
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Introduction to Law Enforcement
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Crime Scene Investigation
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Principles Of Investigation
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Introduction to Ethics

This course is recommended for a total of 30 SH in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the law enforcement student with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively as an entry-level State Police Trooper.

Learning Outcomes:

Perform routine law enforcement duties to include issuing summonses or taking the appropriate enforcement action in both criminal codes and those that constitute traffic infractions as well as complete reports and provide court testimony
Investigate motor vehicle crashes to determine possible violations of law and process crime scenes and interview and interrogate involved parties, utilizing related techniques and in compliance with the case law and constitutional requirements, to place