CJ 1070 - Special Function Officer Training (POST I)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Restricted to students enrolled in Module I of the law enforcement academy program leading to State certification as a Special Function Officer. Counts as elective credit toward an AS or BS in criminal justice for completion of Module I of the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. Course work includes physical training, administration, certification, career orientation, criminal and traffic laws, and the proper means of enforcing them. Ethics and professionalism as well as police community relations are emphasized. Offered in rotation; consult class schedule. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop a working knowledge of the concept of ethics and leadership as it relates to the law enforcement profession. 2. Express confidence in defensive tactics concepts and principles, performance under the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, essential officer behaviors, effective communication and decision making during high stress use of force. 3. Assess the medical condition of a victim, a fellow officer, or themselves if they become injured, and provide emergency care, including basic life support prior to the arrival of emergency medical services. 4. Describe the concepts of civil and criminal liability as they relate to law enforcement and the their performance. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Credits:

9.00

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Instructional Type:

Other

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/24/2004 - 08/14/2024 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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