CJ 101 - Police Recruit Training

Credits: 6

Provides the basic training necessary to assume the duties of a police officer in preparation for MCOLES (Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards) state certification. Includes constitutional law, criminal law, laws of arrest, search and seizure, investigative techniques, first aid, firearms, motor vehicle laws, defensive tactics, and patrol techniques. Contact the Delta Police Academy for information concerning admission requirements, enrollment, and current course fees. To obtain an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, a student must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in this course.

Prerequisite(s): Must be currently employed full-or part-time by a law enforcement agency, or have completed an Associate Degree upon entry, or will receive an Associate Degree upon completion of the Basic Police Training Academy.
Corequisite(s): OAT 153, LWA 280 , and LWT 175
Lecture Hours: 605 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Meet the current MCOLES Basic Police Training Curriculum and Training Objectives
1. Objectives on file in the Police Academy Office. Also refer to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mcoles/Basic_Training_Manual_04-09_276022_7.pdf