POLC2262 In Progress Response
Students will examine and complete exercises dealing with crimes that are in progress and the tactical responses to situations which may occur in the course of their duties.
Prerequisite
Admission into Peace Officer 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 proper and safest methods to approach and apprehend high risk suspects
Identify dangers in responding to crimes in progress
Demonstrate appropriate approach and search of a building
Identify proper procedures for handling barricaded suspects and hostage situations
Demonstrate de-escalation tactics when dealing with persons in crisis and those who are mentally impaired
Demonstrate how to work as a team in active shooter situations
Explain tactics appropriate to use during the in-route phase of responding to crimes
Demonstrate proper tactics in dealing with individuals possessing weapons
Identify how critical incidents are addressed
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
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 Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details