I. General Information
1. Course Title:
POST Prep
2. Course Prefix & Number:
CRJU 2315
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
4. Course Description:
This course is a review of information that is contained in the "Learning Objectives for Professional Peace Officer Education," as approved by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training. Course information is divided into five parts to match each of the five categories as found in the "Learning Objectives for Professional Peace Officer Education." The five categories will cover the following information: Category One (Practical Applications and Techniques), Category Two (The Criminal justice System: Civil and Criminal Law), Category Three (Community Policing), Category Four (Victims and Victims' Rights). Category Five (Leading, Managing and Communicating).
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
CRJU 2315 - POST Prep
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
CRJU 2315 - POST Prep
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
POST Prep, 1 credit, Hibbing Community College
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
3. Other - If this course does NOT meet criteria for #1 or #2 above, it may be used for the purpose(s) selected below:
Technical Elective
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Explain the principles of writing a quality police report. |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Define the role of peace officers as witnesses and describe the skills related to competent courtroom testimony.
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| Apply ethical principles in decision-making |
State core ethical principles and appropriately apply these principles to police situations. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of writing a quality police report;
- Demonstrate knowledge of core ethical principles and appropriately apply these principles through the completion of a minimum of two well written posts in a weekly discussion forum;
- Identify the skills needed to provide expert testimony in a court proceeding.
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training Learning Objectives covered in this course:
Category 1: Practical Applications and Techniques
- Use of force, traffic enforcement
- DWI enforcement
- Primary incident response
- Evidence collection
- Preliminary investigation
- Gang education and prevention
Category 2: The Criminal justice System: Civil and Criminal Law
- The criminal justice system
- Constitutional law and criminal law for law enforcement
- The Minnesota Criminal Code
- Juvenile law
- Civil liability
- Process
Category 3: Community Policing
- Community policing
- Diversity
Category 4: Victims and Victims' Rights
- Domestic abuse and assault
- Peace officer response to crime victims
Category 5: Leading, Managing and Communicating
- Ethics
- Report writing
- Interview and interrogation
- Courtroom testimony
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions