POA 115 - Community Oriented Policing

Credits: 3

This course follows the curriculum of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council’s Basic Police Academy including the study and theory of the role of the American peace officer, philosophy and principles of the American criminal justice system, ethics and professionalism, civil liability and use of force, crime prevention, gang awareness, cultural diversity, controlling violent and non-violent crowds, communicating with the public and media. Special emphases will be placed on victims’ rights and community policing.

Theory: 3
Prerequisites: Based on college placement test, must meet all requirements of the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy