Criminal Justice-POST (CRJW)

CRJW 101 Basic Police Academy I4 Credits

Introduction to basic concepts required to meet Colorado POST standards and state police certification requirements. Skills associated with entry-level duties of a peace officer, including report writing, information gathering and overview of state laws and Constitutional Rights.

Prerequisites: Permission of Academy Director.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Fees: Yes.

CRJW 102 Basic Police Academy II5 Credits

Exploration of Colorado Revised Statutes, Constitutional Law and interview techniques required for state certification of an entry-level peace officer. Skills associated with observation, officer safety and ethics. Emphasis will be on simulating actual situations utilizing a lecture and laboratory mode of learning.

Prerequisites: Permission of Academy Director.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Fees: Yes.

CRJW 103 Basic Police Academy III7 Credits

Approaches to more complex situations an entry-level police officer might encounter including leadership, ethics, verbal de-escalation and application of Colorado laws. Skills associated with officer safety, report preparation and teamwork. Emphasis will be on simulating actual situations utilizing a lecture and laboratory mode of learning.

Prerequisites: Permission of Academy Director.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Fees: Yes.

CRJW 104 Basic Police Academy IV6 Credits

Exploration of investigative and interrogation techniques, courtroom testimony and judicial procedures, and responding to emergency situations. Skills associated with building clearing, crowd management, and crime scene documentation Conforms to POST standards and state certification requirements.

Prerequisites: Permission of Academy Director.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Fees: Yes.

CRJW 106 Arrest Control3 Credits

Skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to effectively maintain control of a suspect when making an arrest. Emphasizes the continuum of force and de-escalation of force.

Prerequisites: Permission of Academy Director.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Fees: Yes.

CRJW 107 Law Enforcement Driving2 Credits

Skills, knowledge, and abilities required for operation of a law enforcement vehicle. Emphasizes defensive driving. Enables students to demonstrate skills by driving a vehicle under simulated conditions.

Prerequisites: Permission of Academy Director.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Fees: Yes.

CRJW 108 Firearms3 Credits

Skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to safely use police firearms. Students will demonstrate skills by firing weapons on a firing range. The student will demonstrate basic safety techniques and will explain the firearms role within the continuum of force.

Prerequisites: Permission of Academy Director.

Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Fees: Yes.

CRJW 296 Topics1-8 Credits

Course may be taken multiple times up to maximum of 15 credit hours.