Page 135 of Cochise College 2005-2006 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

134 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AJS 112 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS (1) Prerequisite(s): Valid drivers license, enrolled in a certified police academy or be sworn officer or certified EMS provider. This course is designed for emergency and commercial vehicle operators. It emphasizes the legal aspects of emergency vehicle operation, vehicle dynamics, vehicle maintenance, vehicle inspections and human dynamics. The practical exercise of the course will be conducted at an outdoor site where students will practice, then demonstrate their individual proficiency in operating the type of vehicle appropriate for their individual operation. The outdoor course will be set up in conformance with the recommended National Law Enforcement Drivers Training Guide and Federal Emergency Management Agency Training Guide. This course is identical to FST 112. 1 hour lecture. AJS 120 FIREARMS CERTIFICATION (2) Prerequisite(s): Student must be registered as part of a law enforcement or corrections program. This course will prepare a student to use firearms safely. The course will be conducted in compliance with the curriculum set forth by the National Rifle Association Police Practical Course. It will cover areas such as semiautomatic handguns, shotguns, use of force, safe handling of guns, ballistics, malfunctions and overall safety. 1 hour lecture; 3 hours laboratory. AJS 122 THE POLICE PATROL FUNCTION (3) Prerequisite(s): None. A study of the history, theory, duties and responsibilities of the patrol division; communications and development of observational powers; care and use of protective weapons, patrol vehicles, and other equipment. Handling of emergency requests for assistance, vehicle stops, burglary, robbery, sex offenses, the mentally ill, and other kinds of situations. 3 hours lecture. AJS 123 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT (3) Prerequisite(s): Student must be enrolled as part of the AJS- AAS program. This course provides students with the knowledge to analyze traffic control problems and the fundamentals of traffic accident investigations. The course will include motor vehicle laws in the state of Arizona. 2 hours lecture; 3 hours laboratory. AJS 124 CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY (3) Prerequisite(s): Age 18 or older. No prior felony convictions and no misdemeanor charges for offenses involving violence or weapons. No misdemeanor arrests within six months prior to academy application. An introduction to the police department and law enforcement in general including the agencys role in the community and within the criminal justice system. Also emphasized: police departments history, mission, values, resources, skills and operational partnerships. This course may be taught on a pass/fail basis. 3 hours lecture. AJS 125 PRIVATE SECURITY, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (3) Prerequisite(s): None. This course is designed to present the history, nature and scope of private security in modern society. Also included are basic principles of physical security, internal loss prevention, defensive systems, fire prevention and safety, and security function in the corporate structure. Operations and career opportunities are exemplified in such specific areas as retail, hospital, cargo and computer security, and security services, both contract and proprietary. 3 hours lecture. * Indicates laboratory or studio fees Indicates course may be offered online

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