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  • 2.00 Credits

    Students will gain a basic knowledge and understanding of the running of a Direct Supervision Housing Unit in a correctional facility. Direct supervision allows correctional officers to interact with inmates inside the housing unit, in order to manage their behavior. This course is designed to give students an overview of Direct Supervision philosophies: managing inmate behavior, managing difficult situations/inmates, and planning, organizing, and running a housing unit. Prerequisites: Students must be a sworn correction officer of a Sheriff's Office working in a county jail or correctional facility. Students must have successfully completed either the NYSCC Basic Correction Officer School or the NYSDC Basic Training Program. Students must have completed the Interpersonal Communication in the Correctional Setting curriculum. Campus and term: J occasionally
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is designed to introduce students to the field of latent print work. The course will cover areas such as print patters, SAFIS, Henry Classification System, NCIC classification, fingerprint verifications, criminal procedure laws, major print cases, crime scene procedure, print dusting procedures, print lifting procedures, latent print powders and chemicals, photography techniques, photography of print techniques, mock crime scene work and a mock trial. Prerequisite: Students must be a certified police officer of a recognized law enforcement agency or by permission of the academy director. Campus and Term: J occasionally
  • 1.50 Credits

    The Basic Investigative Photography course is a 35 hour course in basic and investigative photography with workshops intertwined with lectures. It is designed to enhance the photographic abilities of police officers by outlining techniques and methods used in crime scene photography. The latter portion of the course will go into a deeper methodology on lighting techniques used to bring forth the qualities of a piece of evidence secured at a crime scene. Prerequisite: Students must be a certified police officer of a recognized law enforcement agency, or by permission of the academy director. Campus and Term: J occasionally
  • 4.00 Credits

    The course in Crime Scene Evidence Specialist is a two week course specializing in training as it relates to an officer who will be responsible for the detection, collection and documentation of evidence at a crime scene. This aspect of law enforcement directly relates to Crime Scene Investigations and is intertwined with forensic laboratories, medical examiners offices and prosecutors. The instruction will include the collection of blood, bodily fluids, DNA, trace and physical evidence. Prerequisite: Students must be a certified police officer of a recognized law enforcement agency and must have successfully completed CRI 1460: Basic Investigative Photography. Campus and Term: J occasionally
  • 3.00 Credits

    An interdisciplinary survey of the American criminal justice system with specific topical emphasis on crime, law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Students must learn and discuss cogently the significance of legal and behavioral aspects of crime, the process of justice, various law enforcement entities within the United States, the need for various court structures, and various penological systems. For criminal justice students and those interested in social sciences. Eligibility: ENG 1510; Must meet minimum college level reading score: Accuplacer 80+ or Asset 40+. Campus and term: J fall, spring; C fall, spring
  • 3.00 Credits

    The students will learn the philosophy, history, and development of the American correctional system. Students study contemporary penalties and the various successes and problems associated with those penalties, including prison life, prisoners' rights, community corrections, and the death penalty. For anyone interested in correctional careers. Prerequisite: CRI 1510; Eligibility: ENG 1510. Campus and term: J occasionally; C occasionally
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will gain an understanding of the American legal system by examining the social influences on law-making, community involvement in the legal system, and the unique role of police, judges, and lawyers. Students will explore cross-cultural comparisons and legal philosophy. For anyone interested in the fundamentals of criminal and civil law. Prerequisite: CRI 1510; Eligibility: ENG 1510. Campus and term: J occasionally; C occasionally
  • 1.00 Credits

    Students will study the laws and constitutional issues governing searches and seizures by law enforcement officers. Students will gain experience in the practical application in securing, executing, and court presentation of search warrants and evidence seized pursuant to a warrant. Prerequisites: CRI 1320 or 1510 and permission of criminal justice faculty. Campus and term: J occasionally; C occasionally
  • 1.00 Credits

    Students will learn about the interaction of law enforcement personnel and citizens during traffic stops. The proper procedures applied during misdemeanor and felony motor vehicle stops are also examined. 1 credit hour. Prerequisites: CRI 1320 or 1510 and permission of criminal justice faculty. J occasionally; C occasionally
  • 1.00 Credits

    Students will how to recognize and resolve hostile situations in law enforcement which includes domestic conflicts, hostage situations, and routine calls for service. Students will also learn how to apply successful coping strategies during stressful conflicts. 1 credit hour. Prerequisites: CRI 1320 or 1510 and permission of criminal justice faculty. J occasionally; C occasionally
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