Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
VSPA-0001
Organization's ID:
VSPA - 0001
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
33 Weeks and 1330
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Criminal Justice
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Criminal Law
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Police Operations
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Defensive Tactics
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Emergency Vehicle Operation
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Emergency Management
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Crisis Management
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Law Enforcement
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Crime Scene Investigation
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Criminal Investigation
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Ethics and Professionalism
Description

Objective:

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
  • interview and interrogate involved parties
  • utilize related techniques and in compliance with the case law and constitutional requirements, to place appropriate criminal charges stemming from the related event.
  • utilize related techniques and in compliance with the case law and constitutional requirements, to place appropriate criminal charges stemming from the related event

General Topics:

  • Professionalism
  • Physical training
  • Legal issues
  • Field training
  • Crime investigation (basic and intermediate) enforcement strategies
  • Defensive tactics
  • Traffic crash investigation
  • Driver training
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials