POE 2536 — Police Operations
| Lecture/Lab Police Operations covers the types and methods of patrol and factors involved in one's perception and observation of others. Factors, duties related to patrol, and basic communication systems are included. Proper patrol techniques relative to pedestrian approaches and field interrogations as well as handling inebriates and crisis situations are explored. This course also provides an opportunity to experience training for night conditions. Traditional law enforcement training has found to limit night training for various reasons. Considerations should be given to provide training not only during daylight but in night conditions also. Training that reflects actual work conditions assists in identifying problem areas that require special attention of officers to conduct their duties both effectively and safely. This course also covers the knowledge and skills to preserve the peace and t ranquility of the community and to protect the lives and property of the people who live in and visit that community. The focus of this course is on patrol functions and patrol techniques relative to beat patrol. Practical exercises are used to demonstrate safe and effective tactics. Officer survival, crime in progress, felony in progress, person searches, vehicle stops, building searches, disturbance, handcuffing, hostages and barricaded suspects, and field problems are demonstrated with examples and lecture. Prerequisities: LAW 1520, LAW 1544, LAW 1595, LAW 2511, POE 1520, POE 154