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  • 5.00 Credits

    This class is basic preparation for new peace officers. This course should be taken in conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, II, and IV to satisfy the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) approved Basic Peace Officer Training Academy. SPC’s Police Academy License Number is 511249. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 8 Note: All students must complete academy application processes. Admission to South Plains College does not guarantee admission to the police academy.
  • 5.00 Credits

    This class is basic preparation for new peace officers. This course should be taken in conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, II, and III to satisfy the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) approved Basic Peace Officer Training Academy. SPC’s Police Academy License Number is 511249. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 8 Note: All students must complete academy application processes. Admission to South Plains College does not guarantee admission to the police academy.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Students will receive instruction in special situations and tactics. Stressful situations will challenge the student to perform under simulated field conditions. Semester Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2 Pre-requisite: CJLE 1211 and/or consent of the instructor. Note: A specified firearm course will be required. Students will be furnished targets, ammunition, safety devices, and firearm. All students must have the college insurance regardless whether or not they are full or part-time students.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors that are components of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) learning objectives pertinent to a law enforcement career. This class is the capstone course of TCLEOSE Course 1011. This is one of a sequence of four courses that must be satisfied by colleges approved by TCLEOSE to offer the Academic Alternative Licensing Eligibility program. Students who complete the seven (7) TCLEOSE approved academic courses and the four (4) sequence courses in conjunction with an A.A.S. or other approved degree may be certified to sit for the TCLEOSE licensing exam. Approval by the designated college departmental administrator is required. Students will take capstone examinations that are comprehensive end-of-the-program tests that seek to help prepare students to take the state license examination to be a police officer. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Pre-requisite: Consent of the instructor is required; a sophomore law enforcement major may take this course in the last semester in which he/she will complete A.A.S. degree requirements. Note: Students must earn a grade of 90% or better on capstone tests to receive an endorsement of eligibility to take the state test.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a study of various classifications of commonly used narcotics, dangerous drugs, gambling, sex crimes, fraud, gangs, and investigative techniques. In additions, this class identifies proper interdiction procedures and techniques. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course is a study of laws directly related to police field work. Topics include Texas Transportation Code, intoxicated driver, Texas Penal Code, elements of crimes, Texas Family Code, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, and civil liability. This is one of a sequence of four courses that may be offered by colleges approved by TCLEOSE to offer the academic licensing eligibility program. Students who complete the seven (7) TCLEOSE approved academic CRIJ courses and the four (4) sequence courses may be certified to sit for the TCLEOSE license exam. Semester Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4 Note: Approval by the designated college departmental administrator is required. SPC’s TCLEOSE Academic License Number is 511588. Along with the above requirements, students must earn an A.A.S. in Law Enforcement Technology to take the state license examination to be a Texas Peace Officer. Both full and part-time students must have the college’s Student Accident and Liability Insurance.
  • 5.00 Credits

    This course involves a study of the techniques and procedures used by police officers on patrol. It includes controlled substance identification, handling abnormal persons, traffic collision investigation, note-taking and report writing, vehicle operations, traffic direction, crowd control, and jail operations. This is one of a sequence of four courses that may be offered by colleges approved by TCLEOSE to offer the academic licensing eligibility program. Students who complete the seven (7) TCLEOSE approved academic CRIJ courses and the four (4) sequence courses may be certified to sit for the TCLEOSE license exam. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 5 Note: Approval by the designated college departmental administrator is required. SPC’s TCLEOSE academic license number is 511588. Along with the above requirements, students must earn an A.A.S. In law enforcement technology to take the state license examination to be a Texas Peace Officer. Both full and part-time students must have the college’s Student Accident and Liability Insurance.
  • 5.00 Credits

    This class requires the demonstration and practice of the skills of a police officer, including patrol, driving, traffic stop skills, use of force, mechanics of arrest, firearms safety, and emergency medical care. This is one of a sequence of four courses that may be offered by colleges approved by TCLEOSE to offer the academic licensing eligibility program. Students who complete the seven (7) TCLEOSE approved academic CRIJ courses and the four (4) sequence courses may be certified to sit for the TCLEOSE license exam. Approval by the designated college departmental administrator is required. SPC’s TCLEOSE academic license number is 511588. Semester Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 6 Pre-requisite: CJLE 1211, which may be taken prior to or in conjunction with this course. In addition, a student must be eligible to enroll in this class under TCLEOSE Rule 215.15 as documented by a TCIC/NCIC background review through the Commission on Law Enforcement. Along with the above requirements, students must earn an A.A.S. in law enforcement technology to take the state license examination to be a Texas Peace Officer. Note: Both full and part-time students must have the college’s Student Accident and Liability Insurance.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a study of the juvenile justice process. Topics include specialized juvenile law, role of the juvenile law, role of the juvenile courts, role of police agencies, role of correctional agencies, and theories concerning delinquency In addition , student will study the history, philosophy, organization, processes and functions of the juvenile justice system in the United State and Texas. Emphasis is placed on jurisdiction, treatment and juvenile court proceedings in juvenile justice decision-making. In addition, students will study child abuse and neglect and how the system is designed to deal with these serious issues. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an overview of the criminal justice system. Topics include the history and philosophy of criminal justice, the definition of crime, and its nature and impact. Emphasis will be placed on ethical considerations in the administration of justice that involve law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Note: Students will understand how these components interact to form and operate the criminal justice system.
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