Police Academy, CC

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(CPAC0)

Minimum Credits: 21
Contact Hours: 42

The Academy is a 17-week, 40-hour per week, MCOLES (Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards) certified program that covers the following: Investigation - Introduction to investigation, substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, investigation, court functions and civil law, crime scene process, special investigation, and investigation of domestic violence; Patrol Procedures - Patrol operations, interpersonal relations and conflict mediation, patrol techniques, report writing, and juveniles; Detention and Prosecution - Receiving and booking process, case prosecution, and civil process; Police Skills - First aid, firearms, police physical skills, and emergency vehicle operation; Traffic - Motor vehicle law, vehicle stops, traffic control and enforcement, operating under the influence of liquor, and motor vehicle traffic crash investigation; Special Operations - Emergency preparedness/disaster control, civil disorders, and tactical operations.

Required

CJS 26600 Police Academy 21 cr.

Notes:

Candidates for this program must possess an Associate Degree or higher or meet the MCOLES Military Police entrance requirements.
Conviction for some criminal offenses and any drug or substance related offense will render a candidate ineligible for entry into the Police Academy.
Felony convictions and misdemeanor convictions involving domestic violence or drug/alcohol related offenses will prohibit admission to the program.
There are abilities that a student must have. A list of these abilities can be obtained from the MCOLES website. Based on history and physical examination findings, lacking one or more of these required abilities may prevent program admission.
Candidates in this program must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better; a “C” or better is required to pass this course.

Students should seek additional information and/or advising from their academic advisor.