CRMJ 2230 - Police Skills I

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Criminal Justice

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

4 Credit(s)
This course is presented to students in three parts. Part one of this course meets OPOTC requirements for the certification of CPR and basic first aid. Part two of this course introduces the student to community diversity issues as well as the OPOTC requirements for the following topics; domestic violence, child abuse and investigations, crisis intervention, the juvenile justice system, and victims’ rights. Part three of this course meets OPOTC requirements for laws of arrest, search & seizure, legal aspects of interview & interrogations, civil liability & use of force, testifying in court, criminal statutes in Title 29 of the ORC, and rules of evidence. All practical exercises related to certification are graded as P/NP. Students must pass all certification exams and practical exercises to successfully pass this course. This is course 3 of 5 to meet CTAG articulation# CTBPO UG

4 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Demonstrate cardio pulmonary resuscitation techniques (CPR) according to A.H.A. Guidelines.	Performance evaluations, demonstration techniques, CPR/FA, practical exercises Certification Exam – weeks 3-4 or 5-6
2. Demonstrate First Aid Skills according to A.H.A. Guidelines.	Performance evaluations, demonstration techniques, CPR/FA, practical exercises Certification Exam – weeks 3-4 or 5-6
3. Analyze and examine the laws of arrest and search and seizure.	Discussion question worksheets/exercises, scenarios – weeks 7-8
4. Demonstrate and identify the methods of conducting a successful interview and interrogation.	Practical exercises, oral presentation – weeks 8-9
5. Analyze and interpret the legal aspects of civil liability, rules of evidence and the use of force in law enforcement.	Discussion question worksheets/exercises, scenarios- weeks 7-8
6. Demonstrate and identify the techniques of testifying in court and rules of evidence.	Practical exercises, oral presentation – weeks 10-11
7. Analyze and examine the elements of the crimes in Title 29 of the O.R.C.	Weekly discussion question worksheets/exercises, exam, scenarios – weeks 2-6
8. Identify the responsibilities of law enforcement in regards to Domestic Violence and child investigation cases and demonstrate proper response techniques to such cases.	Practical exercises, oral presentation, Discussion question worksheets/exercises, written reports, scenarios – weeks 9-11
9. Analyze and identify the benefits of understanding different cultures and community diversity issues.	Discussion question worksheets/exercises, scenarios – weeks 12-13
10. Examine the practices that can be used to improve law enforcement relations with multicultural communities.	Discussion question worksheets/exercises – weeks 12-13
11. Analyze and examine the rights of victims according to Ohio Law.	Discussion question worksheets/exercises, scenarios weeks 13-14
12. Differentiate the Juvenile Justice System from the Adult System in Ohio.	Practical exercise, discussion question worksheets – week 15
13. Recognize and demonstrate the stages of the crisis intervention response patterns.	Demonstrations of techniques and practical exercises – weeks 14-15

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at this link