MPT 102 - Law and Procedures

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Municipal Police Training

Description:

This course teaches the police officer candidate to recognize and cite Pennsylvania criminal statutes, the rules of criminal procedures and applicable Constitutional provisions. Distinctions between criminal and civil law, federal, state and local statutes will be thoroughly addressed. In addition, topics of discussion will include, but will not be limited to, understanding the basic laws and rules that govern the power, authority, and jurisdiction of police officers in Pennsylvania. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Analyze the US; and Pennsylvania Constitution provisions that provide the legal basis for the exercise of police power; Provide the legal basis for the exercise of police power; Recognize and cite provisions of Pennsylvania statutes that define criminal conduct; Apply rules and statutory provisions for arrest, search warrants, electronic surveillance and bail.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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