MCCCD Program Description

Patrol Procedures

Course: AJS107

First Term: 1998 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Specialized areas of the patrol function, including responding to crowds, riots, bomb threats, intoxication, hazardous materials, fires, and domestic disputes. Partially fulfills Arizona POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) requirements for proficiency skills academy attendance

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe and demonstrate tactics for intervention in critical situations and domestic disputes. (I) 2. Describe and demonstrate tactics for controlling situations involving crowds and/or riots. (II) 3. Describe and demonstrate tactics for handling disasters, including bomb threats. (III) 4. Describe and demonstrate methods of identifying and controlling intoxicated persons. (IV) 5. Describe and demonstrate safety and protective practices required when handling hazardous material incidents. (V) 6. Explain and demonstrate how to conduct a safe search of a fire scene. (VI) 7. Describe and exemplify the roles of the police officer in various kinds of civil disputes. (VII) 8. Describe and exemplify methods for conducting interviews and interrogations. (VIII) 9. Explain levels of resistance and levels of control as they apply to the use of force by a police officer. (IX) 10. Describe and exemplify tactics used in police driving. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Crisis Intervention and Domestic Disputes A. Definition B. Trends C. Options in dealing with domestic disputes D. Required responses to domestic violence E. Resource agencies for victims of domestic violence F. Criminal laws G. Civil laws H. Tactics for effective intervention II. Crowd and Riot Control A. Role of the police officer B. Demonstrations C. Laws governing unlawful assemblies D. The nature of crowds E. Tactics for effective crowd control III. Bomb Threats and Disasters A. Explosive incidents B. Recognition of explosives C. Booby trap devices D. Bomb threat calls E. Criminal laws: Title 13 F. Crime scene procedures G. Disaster control IV. Intoxication A. What alcohol is B. The process of intoxication C. Medical conditions that mimic intoxication D. Tactics for control of intoxicated persons V. Hazardous Materials A. Characteristics of hazardous materials B. Federal and state regulations C. Minimum competencies and skills required to handle hazardous materials D. Planning and scene management E. Detection of hazardous materials F. Personnel protection and safety VI. Fires A. Structural fire hazards B. Areas unsafe to enter C. Conducting a safe search D. Classes of fires E. Vehicle fires F. Securing a fire scene VII. Civil Disputes A. Role of the police officer B. Arbitration C. Repossessions D. Landlord Tenant Act VIII. Interviewing and Questioning A. The interviewer/interrogator B. Preparation for the interview C. Setting for the interview D. Miranda Rights E. Tactics for effective interviewing/interrogation F. Interviews during field interrogations G. In-the-field identifications H. Furnishing information to the news media I. Obtaining information from medical sources in DUI and child abuse cases J. Reid technique IX. Use of Force A. Justifications B. Elements of force C. Range of response/level of control D. Levels of resistance E. Escalation and de-escalation of force X. Vehicle Operations A. Tactical police driving B. The driving task C. Defensive and offensive driving D. Vehicle dynamics E. Road conditions, turnarounds, backing, and stranded motorists

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/25/1997

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