CRIM 215 - Patrol Operations

Number of Credits: 3
Patrol Operations is a study of the ever-increasing responsibilities and duties associated with the every-day activities of preserving the peace and tranquility of an officer’s patrol area. Emphasis is placed on how and why certain procedures, functions, policies, supervisory directions, and personnel training issues affect the daily patrol. A variety of scenario situations will be the basis for much of this course study. Three hours lecture. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): CRIM 101.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify and demonstrate techniques to calm or control an emotionally distraught person.
Describe the evaluation process in determining the strategy for an arrest.
Identify a police officer’s responsibilities at the scene of a dispute.
Identify general rules for police involvement in property repossession.
Identify and discuss methods of responding to crimes in progress.
Identify circumstances when observation and perception would be utilized in patrol.
Describe the officer’s responsibilities as a first responder to various incidents.
Identify the role of a police officer in traffic enforcement.