Law Enforcement

2 to 4½ Semester Program

Program Coordinator and Master Instructor: Edwards

One Technical Certificate, one Associate of Applied Science degree and a Bachelor of Applied Technology degree are available.

Objective:  To provide the knowledge and technical skills for eligibility to become certified peace officers as set forth by the standards of the Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training Academy for the State of Idaho.

For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.  The URL is  http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml

This program requires students to achieve certain grades in order to advance each semester. Specific information is available in the program's student handbook.

The Law Enforcement Training Program provides classroom, laboratory and cadet practicum instruction enabling students to enter the general field of law enforcement.

The Law Enforcement Program is designed to prepare graduates to enter the law enforcement field. The Law Enforcement Program is approved by the Idaho Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) Council, thus eliminating the graduates' need to attend the basic police academy before taking the certification exam. Because the Law Enforcement Program is directed by POST standards for certification into the law enforcement field, applicants to the program must meet POST standards for admission. These admission standards include a background check into the applicants' criminal, driving and psychological record.

Prerequisites for Entry into Program:
1.  Must pass a background and driver’s license check.
2.  Must pass an FBI fingerprint check.
3.  Must pass a physical agility test.
4.  Must pass a medical physical exam with checks for fitness, vision and hearing.
5.  Must apply for Fall Semester by August 1st deadline.
6.  Must apply for Spring Semester by December 15 deadline.

Technical Certificate in Law Enforcement

Required Courses:
All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C-" to continue in the program.

LAWE 170        Detention Procedures I                3 cr
LAWE 171        Cadet Practicum                       3 cr
LAWE 172        Health and Fitness I                  3 cr
LAWE 174        Human Relations                       2 cr
LAWE 175        Health and Fitness II                 1 cr
LAWE 176        Investigations I                      3 cr
LAWE 177        Investigations II                     3 cr
LAWE 178        Law I                                 3 cr
LAWE 179        Law II                                3 cr
LAWE 180        Patrol Procedures I                   3 cr
LAWE 181        Patrol Procedures II                  3 cr
LAWE 182        Detention Procedures II               1 cr
LAWE 183        Detention Procedures III              2 cr
TGE 158  	Employment Strategies                 1 cr
                                              TOTAL: 34 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Law Enforcement

Required Courses:
All Law Enforcement courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C-" to continue to in the program.

LAWE 170        Detention Procedures I                3 cr
LAWE 171        Cadet Practicum                       3 cr
LAWE 172        Health and Fitness I                  3 cr
LAWE 174        Human Relations                       2 cr
LAWE 175        Health and Fitness II                 1 cr
LAWE 176        Investigations I                      3 cr
LAWE 177        Investigations II                     3 cr
LAWE 178        Law I                                 3 cr
LAWE 179        Law II                                3 cr
LAWE 180        Patrol Procedures I                   3 cr
LAWE 181        Patrol Procedures II                  3 cr
LAWE 182        Detention Procedures II               1 cr
LAWE 183        Detention Procedures III              2 cr
LAWE 200        Law Enforcement Internship I          2 cr
LAWE 201        Law Enforcement Internship II         3 cr
TGE 158  	Employment Strategies                 1 cr

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 101	English Composition		      3 cr
Goal 2						      3 cr
Goal 3                                                3 cr
SOC 101         Introduction to Sociology             3 cr
SPAN 101        Elementary Spanish I                  4 cr
SPAN 102        Elementary Spanish II                 4 cr

plus six (6) credits from the following:
CIS 101         Introduction to Computer Systems      3 cr
MANT 121        Essentials of Management              3 cr
MANT 250        Front Line Supervision                3 cr
OT 170          Introduction to Computers             3 cr
POLS 248        Politics and the Administration     
                  of Justice                          3 cr
POLS 249        Introduction to Criminal Law          3 cr
PSYC 200        Child Abuse                           3 cr
SOC 231         Juvenile Delinquency                  3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 65 cr

Courses

Based on your keyboarding skills, you may be required to take a 1 credit Keyboarding class in order to meet the competencies of the program.

LAWE 170 Detention Procedures I 3 credits. This course is designed to teach officers the knowledge and skills necessary for P.O.S.T. certification in the Idaho Detention System. Courses are specifically designed for learning procedure and techniques specific to the needs of detention officers. Courses include Idaho minimum jail standards, legal issues, jail medical issues, practical skills, detention techniques, incident procedures, and emergency procedures. F, S

LAWE 171 Cadet Practicum 3 credits. This course is designed to help the cadet put all skills and practical knowledge to use in the working environment. The cadet rides with a full-time uniform police officer within the department where they are evaluated, trained, and allowed to put new skills and ideas into practice. The cadets do fifty(50) hours of patrol time, fifty (50) hours of detention time, twenty-five(25) yours of dispatch time, and twenty-five (25) hours of other time which may include directing traffic, security, or crowd control at a specific event. F, S

LAWE 172 Health and Fitness 3 credits. This course is a practical physical fitness program tailored to the specific demands of the police profession. Lectures include nutrition, fitness lifestyles, and health. A first aid course for police officers including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is included in this series of instruction. F, S

LAWE 174 Human Relations 2 credits. This course provides officers with better understanding of their roles in the community and how the public responds to the police officer. Courses focus on the abilities of the officer to communicate with the public in a professional manner with respect to the task at hand. F, S

LAWE 175 Health and Fitness II 1 credit. This course is a continuation of LAWE 172. PREREQ: LAWE 172. F, S

LAWE 176 Investigations I 3 credits. A series of basic courses in preliminary investigations designed for the initial officer responding to a crime scene. Introduction to scientific aids and examinations, laboratory procedures, and the collection of evidence. Applications of specific investigative techniques for specific offenses are studied. F, S

LAWE 177 Investigations II 3 credits. This course is a continuation of LAWE 176. PREREQ: LAWE 176. F, S

LAWE 178 Law I 3 credits. This course is an orientation to methods, practices, and procedures in Idaho Criminal Law. Course work includes instruction in basic laws and powers derived from the U.S. and Idaho Constitutions, classification of crimes, punishments, and procedural law dealing with search and seizure and rules of evidence. F, S

LAWE 179 Law II 3 credits. This course is a continuation of LAWE 178. PREREQ: LAWE 178. F, S

LAWE 180 Patrol Procedures I 3 credits. This series of courses prepare the officers for patrol operations in their communities. Varied facets of patrol procedures including the sensitive handling of citizen crisis situation as well as the technical aspects of police patrol are studied. Several courses have practical application sessions following classroom instruction allowing the officer time to put new skills and ideas into practice. F, S

LAWE 181 Patrol Procedures II 3 credits. This course is a continuation of LAWE 180. PREREQ: LAWE 180. F, S

LAWE 182 Detention Procedures II 1 credit. Detention procedures relating to mental health, medical procedures, cross-gender supervision, human relations, and hostage relations. PREREQ: LAWE 170. Su

LAWE 183 Detention Procedures III 2 credits. Topics include fire evacuation, security enveloping, cell searches, con games, inmate supervision, use of force, transports, extrication, and gang awareness. PREREQ: LAWE 182. F

LAWE 184 Patrol Procedures III 1 credit. Covers a study of crimes against property, crimes against persons, traffic stops, family disturbances, and introduction to modern law enforcement. F, S, Su

LAWE 185 Police Procedures 2 credits. Covers a study of radio procedures, jail procedures, booking, fingerprinting, report writing and note taking, courtroom testimony, searching suspects and handling prisoners, and building searches. F, S, Su

LAWE 186 Firearms Proficiency 3 credits. Covers firearms training both in the classroom and on the firing range. Also covers use of deadly force. Su

LAWE 187 Enforcement Skills 1 credit. Curriculum components include hazardous materials, weapon retention, defensive tactics, and the Emergency Vehicle Operations course. Su

LAWE 200 Law Enforcement Internship I 2 credits. This course includes assignments in jail activities, records management, communications, detective division, and other assignments with a Field Training Officer. PREREQ: Law Enforcement certificate and criteria as a Level I Reserve Officer. D

LAWE 201 Law Enforcement Internship II 3 credits. This course is a continuation of LAWE 200. PREREQ: LAWE 200. D

LAWE 298 Special Topics 1-16 credits. This course is designed to address the specific needs of individuals. It will enable students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time pre-employment curriculum. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D
 

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