POLC2291 Firearms
This course will examine how critical incidents affect the psychological, physiological, and emotional stress on a peace officer throughout his/her career. After instruction, students will demonstrate proficiency in nomenclature, safe handling, and proper shooting techniques with a handgun. Students will receive an overview and familiarization with shotguns and patrol rifles. Students will complete exercises in critical decision making, active shooter, and live simulated situations involving deadly force encounters. Students will use proper de-escalation techniques to control situations.
Prerequisite
Admission into the 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:
Practice using semiautomatic pistols, rifles, and shotguns with accuracy and safe handling
Perform shooting exercises under a variety of light levels
Apply escalation and de-escalation tactics within the use of force continuum
Demonstrate procedures for confronting suspects while placing her/him under arrest
Employ established tactics in dealing with suspects possessing weapons
Identify the use of appropriate weapons based on assessment of a situation
Demonstrate safe methods to approach high risk subjects
Demonstrate safe methods to apprehend high risk suspects
Describe deadly force utilization according to Minnesota Statue (s) and Minnesota Case Law
Demonstrate the ability to write factual, concise, and complete reports
Demonstrate the use of cover and concealment
Identify self-wellness resources for post critical incidents
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