LAWE 2810 - Basic Police Academy

15.00 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: Consent of department. Students must meet the admissions standards as set by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). At a minimum, persons taking this course must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Michigan driver’s license, no felony convictions, and successfully pass the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) reading and writing and physical fitness pre-employment tests.

(formerly LAWE‑2800)

LAWE‑2810 prepares students in the proper techniques of patrol procedures, criminal investigation, and crime scene process. Emphasis is on conflict resolution, report writing, and detention and prosecution of prisoners. First aid, investigations, evidence collection, disaster control, civil disorders, and tactical operations are also covered. This course meets the state‑mandated requirements for preparing students to take the exam for State certifications for entry‑level police officers.

(48.25 contact hrs)

East Campus.

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