LAWE2275 Traffic
This course will include instruction in the areas of Low Risk Traffic Stops, High Risk/Felony Stops, DWI enforcement, Crash Scene Management.
Prerequisite
Admission into the Law Enforcement Program
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Demonstrate the ability to write factual, concise and complete reports
Employ the pre-stop preparations in traffic stops
Execute positioning of a squad car during traffic stops
Use verbal commands for high risk felony stops
Demonstrate the methods to approach and apprehend high risk suspects
Demonstrate guidelines for violator contacts
Demonstrate ability to perform traffic stop techniques
Express awareness of driver's license and vehicle registration issues
Demonstrate proper completion of a MN state traffic citation
Demonstrate the ability to deal with reactions of violators
Employ tactics in dealing with suspects possessing weapons
Demonstrate techniques in dealing with those individuals who have emotional/physical disabilities or conditions
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details