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  • 1.00 Credits

    This course is a continuation of Intermediate Virtual Firearms Training (CRMJ 1505), and furthers the study of issues that may apply when responding to emergency situations and evaluating possible alternatives and options using the Virtual Firearms Training Software. Training in stressful situations will challenge the student to perform and exhibit critical, judgmental, creative thinking, and communication skills under simulated real-life conditions. The student is required to perform via simulation in "as real as possible" situations and to evaluate and discuss decision-making techniques focusing on continuum of force decisions. Students enrolling in this course are required to have knowledge in the use of virtual firearm weapons and apply this knowledge to use of force and continuum of force situations. The focus of this course is not on firearms skills, handling of firearms, or proficiency with firearms. This course is not intended to, nor does it, qualify the student to meet any certification, licensing, or any other requirement for weapon ownership, possession, use or safety. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate Virtual Firearms Training (CRMJ 1505) or concurrent enrollment. (1 lect.)
  • 1.00 Credits

    Advanced II Virtual Firearms Training is a capstone course, which incorporates all of the components of the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced I Virtual Firearms Training courses. The student is required to participate in specific advanced training scenarios that require critical and creative thinking, expert communication delivery, and split-second judgmental decision making in a safe and controlled environment. This course will emphasize the basic laws, policies, and procedures a person is responsible for while taking into account when use of force may be required. the student is expected to operate the training firearms and to recognize the importance of knowledge of laws and issues surrounding continuum of force decisions. The focus of this course is not on firearms skills, handling of firearms, or proficiency with firearms. This course is not intended to, nor does it, qualify the student to meet any certification, licensing, or any other requirement for weapon ownership, possession, use or safety. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. Prerequisite: Completion of Advanced I Virtual Firearms Training (CRMJ 2500). (1 lect.)
  • 0.50 - 3.00 Credits

    This special topics course offers training to law enforcement. This course can be used in the Criminal Justice AA and AAS Degree Programs. The student may repeat CRMJ 2545 with different topics for up to 12 credits toward a degree. (.5-3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the application of research methods used in criminology. The course focuses on interpretation and application of research findings. Topics will include data collection, survey design, dataset usage, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Students will learn how to apply and interpret research findings based on real examples in criminological studies. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 1010 is required and completion of STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 (or equivalent) is recommended, but not required. (3 lect.) WR2
  • 3.00 Credits

    For many law enforcement agencies, risk management is a practice that seeks to identify and mitigate risk for both officers and the public. The student will study how law enforcement agencies, in the course of executing their duties, may face liability for misconduct, harm, or violation of rights done to the community. Risk management is a component of budget planning in law enforcement organizations. Every city, town, and municipality is vulnerable to risks associated with providing law enforcement services. One claim could devastate not only the local budget but also public trust. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Community policing is a decentralized approach to law enforcement that focuses on community engagement and problem solving to reduce crime. Crime may be reduced by proactively identifying and addressing conditions that cultivate social disorder and crime. The student will examine concepts, ideals, theories, strategies, and practicalities of community policing. Community policing focuses on solving problems, demands an appreciation of the diversity within the community, reflects police accountability to the community as an active partner in achieving safe neighborhoods, and measures success in terms of reduction of both community fear of crime and crime itself. Community policing strives to use community relations strategies to influence attitudes towards and improve relationships with the community. Community policing strives to promote public safety, officer safety, and public trust. The student will examine how organizational structure, policies, and procedures can reflect the community policing ideals and strategies. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    The media wields an enormous amount of influence in how communities perceive law enforcement. The course provides practical information and strategies to effectively manage and maintain control of communications in a variety of modalities. The student will examine challenges law enforcement leaders encounter in the areas of communication and crisis management messaging and how those challenges influence community perception and support. The student will analyze the state of contemporary media and its impact on law enforcement. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation in the management and leadership discourse surrounding criminal justice agencies. The student will explore the need for leadership and ethical behavior at all levels within criminal justice organizations. The lectures, resource materials, and activities are designed to provide both intellectual and experiential opportunities to examine the challenges faced by professionals working in the field. While the criminal justice system only loosely conforms to the concept of a true system, the need for leaders to think in terms of an integrated criminal justice system is emphasized. (3 lect.)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will teach the student to identify and manage pests within a variety of crops. The student will practice identification skills, scouting methods, and sustainable control methods. There will be field trips. (3 lect.)
  • 5.00 Credits

    This course is for students with basic computer skills and a minimal background in networking. This course provides instruction in safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, networking standards, LANS, WANS, OSI models, cabling, cabling tools routers, router programming and IP addressing. Particular emphasis is given to the use of decision-making and problem- solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, communication, and team building concepts to solve networking problems. In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance, and use of networking software, tools, and equipment. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and literacy recommended. (5 lect.)
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