CRJ 260 — CRJ 260
Provides students interested in a career in law enforcement with an opportunity to learn under the instruction and supervisio n of current and retired law enforcement professionals. The course utilizes a simulated academy e nvironment to facilitate theoretical and practical hands-on learning of topics including, but not limited to: leadership and decision making; ethics; use of force; defensive tactics; officer safety; active threat engagement; building searches; crime scene investigation; Maine criminal and traffic law; high risk stops; interview and interrogation techniques; report writing and courtroom testimony; dealing with the mentally ill, and health and fitness (police stress). Successful completion of the SPA will pre pare students for the rigorous and competitive process of applying to law enforcement training and employment venues in and outside of Maine. (3 lec) Prerequisite: Enrollment by faculty nomination only. Students must acknowledge nomination and accept a slo t in the SPA in order to be enrolled. A grade of C or higher is required to pass the course.