Page 65 of Santa Rosa Junior College 1996-1998 Catalog by Santa Rosa Junior College

64 Santa Rosa Junior College AJ 63 Patrol Procedures 3 units/3 hours. Prerequisite: Administration of Justice 50 or equivalent. Recommended: Eligibility for English 100A or equivalent The history, development and patrol philosophy; planning for field activities to include functions of patrol, traffic, and other preliminary investigative duties of the field officer, technique for planning patrol activities; handling complaints and request for services; mechanics of field interviews, searches, and arrest; the handling of traffic related problems; civil and domestic disturbances and other community crime incidents. (CSU) AJ 70 Introduction to Corrections 3 units/3 hours. Recommended: Eligibility for English 100A or equivalent History, philosophy and current procedures in contemporary corrections; to include probation, institutions, parole, and related community and private corrections. The interrelationships between corrections and other components of the justice system. Career opportunities, education and training requirements, and role expectations. (CSU) AJ 71 Correctional Interviewing and Counseling 3 units/3 hours. Recommended: Eligibility for English 100A or equivalent; Administration of Justice 21, 55 and 70 Introduction and overview of interviewing and counseling theory and techniques. Self awareness and interpersonal communication skills for entry level practitioners in corrections. Develops an awareness of the components necessary to develop a positive relationship between the client and corrections personnel. Develops an awareness of advanced methods utilized by professional counselors. (CSU) AJ 98 Special Studies in Administration of Justice 1-3 units/Variable hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Application to department; Administration of Justice 21 completed. Recommended: Eligibility for English 100A or equivalent; major in Administration of Justice; second year status Seminars or individual conferences by arrangement to provide for independent study and enriched academic experience. (CSU) Students are limited to a total of 6 units of independent study including 49 and 98 courses. AJ 200.1 Basic Police Academy 14 units/704 total classroom hours. Prerequisite: Pass P.O.S.T. reading and writing test with score of T42 or higher or equivalent. Alternately, completion of English 100B or an equivalent course with a grade of C or better. Must pass a Department of Justice criminal records check. Have the authorization of a physician who has examined the student for suitability to participate in physical training A Basic Police Academy certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) for the State of California. This intensive 18 week Academy teaches Criminal Law, Laws of Search and Seizure, Laws of Evidence, Traffic Laws, Investigative Techniques, Patrol Procedures, Firearms, Defensive Driver Training, Defensive Tactics, Police Report Writing, First Aid, and C.P.R. The Basic Police Academy provides instruction and evaluation of all academic, physical, and behavioral traits required by the State of California to meet the minimum standards to be employed as a peace officer in California. AJ 200.2A Basic Police Reserve Phase I 7 units/322 hours, 20 weeks. Prerequisite: Pass P.O.S.T. reading and writing test with score of T37 or higher. Alternately, completion of English 100B with a grade of C or better. Must pass Department of Justice criminal records check and have a valid California drivers license . Recommended: Successful completion of Administration of Justice 22 and 54 Phase I consists of module A, B, and C reserve officer training. Certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standard and Training and fulfills the training requirements for Level I Reserve. During the course, students are taught criminal law, search and seizure, evidence, report writing, driver awareness techniques, traffic enforcement, firearms and defensive techniques. May be taken for a total of 8 units. AJ 200.2B Basic Police Reserve Phase II 7 units/382 hours, 20 weeks. Prerequisite: Completion of Administration of Justice 200.2A with a grade of C or better; pass P.O.S.T. reading and writing test with a score of T42 or higher, or completion of English 100B with a grade of C or better. Recommended: Administration of Justice 22 and 54 Second part of a two part Basic Police Academy offered in an extended format. Curriculum covers criminal investigation, firearms, patrol procedures, defensive tactics, first aid and CPR, crime scene procedures, emergency vehicle operation and crisis intervention. May be taken for a total of 6 units. AJ 200.3 Ranger Academy 4 units/25.4 hours lecture, 14.8 hours laboratory. Recommended: Eligibility for English 100A or equivalent Basic Law Enforcement Training approved by the Federal government to certify graduates for employment in the National Parks. May be taken for a total of 8 units. AJ 205.14 Supervising Police Traffic Control function 1 unit/40 total classroom hours. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Administration of Justice 200.1, the basic course, or equivalent General use of CVC as a reference source; case law research; deployment of personnel; recognizing stress symptoms in traffic officers and providing solutions. AJ 205.15 Patrol Aspects of Traffic Law Enforcement 1 unit/40 total classroom hours. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Administration of Justice 200.1, the basic course, or equivalent Designed to provide technical training for the student who is either a generalist patrolman with traffic law enforcement responsibilities or a traffic specialist. AJ 205.17 Background Investigation 1 unit/40 total classroom hours. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Administration of Justice 200.1, the basic course, or equivalent. Recommended: Completion of English 100A, 104 or 1A and five years experience in public safety Develops investigative skills in background employment and personnel investigation. AJ 205.18 Interviews and Interrogation 1 unit/40 total classroom hours. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Administration of Justice 200.1, or equivalent Individual methods and aids employed in various aspects of interrogations and interviews. Psychological advantages and disadvantages for the interviewer during the investigation process. AJ 210.1 Officer Safety-Field Tactics 1 unit/40 total classroom hours. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Administration of Justice 200.1, or equivalent Legal and moral obligations of officers involved in critical situations. Special training and tactics and procedures for protection to the officer and public. May be taken for a total of 6 units.

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