CJS 2101 - Public Safety Response to Crisis Calls

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Century College - Minnesota

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Description:

This course builds on prior content and skills and is intended for students interested in law enforcement and other first-responder careers with direct contact with people who may have mental health issues. It provides a brief review of behavioral health issues that peace officers and other first responders are often confronted with along with communication techniques and interventions that promote safety for clients, patients, caregivers and professionals. It focuses on scene safety as well as alternative strategies for responding to crises based on analyzing resources available in various communities. Students practice de-escalation through reality-based role-playing scenarios. Prerequisite(s): CJS 2081 with a grade of C or higher. Course placement into ENGL 0950 and RDNG 0950 or above OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher OR course placement into ESOL 0051 and ESOL 0052 and ESOL 1033 OR completion of ESOL 0041 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0042 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0043 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: Concurrently enrolled HSCI 1100 or completion of HSCI 1100

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.century.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 770-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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