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DETENTION OFFICER MINI-BASIC COURSE DESCRIPTION - 2008 |
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TOPIC AREAS JAIL POPULATION CONTROL SKILLS
CRIMINAL LAW - TOTAL = 24 HOURS
A block of instruction which is designed to orient the student officer to the methods, practices and procedures in Wyoming Criminal Law, including the classification of crimes and punishments. It also introduces the student to the constitutionally guaranteed rights of prisoners, as well as trends and issues raised in current case law. Special attention is given to juveniles’ rights, medical/legal requirements in jails and an introduction to civil liability as it relates to jail operations. An effort is made to balance the legal restraints with the practical guidelines which must be followed to insure the safe and efficient operation of a jail.
MEDICAL SKILLS - TOTAL= 3 HOURS A series of classes which gives the student officer a basic understanding of the importance of proper health care in a jail. In addition, they are exposed to guidelines for the recognition of the signs and symptoms of a variety of common medical disorders.
JAIL ADMINISTRATION SKILLS - TOTAL = 2 HOURS This class focuses on the detention officer as an administrator and thus exposes the students to needed resources and skills, which will help them, expand their jail services and properly document their activities and account for their population, inventory, and equipment.
JAIL POPULATION CONTROL SKILLS - TOTAL = 12 HOURS A series of classes which expose the student officer to the critical issues, and the skills needed to safely and efficiently control the jail population. Special attention is given to the proper evaluation of and intervention into jail crisis situations, the prevention of suicide and the state of the art concepts of emergency procedures.
PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION - TOTAL = 4 HOURS A series of classes designed to acquaint the student officer with the skills and general issues inherent in the law enforcement profession. Special attention will be given to the students identity within the profession and their ability to cope with job related stresses.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS - TOTAL = 10 HOURS A class designed to examine and improve the student officer's personal and interpersonal coping skills. The student is introduced to various oral, written and behavioral methods and techniques necessary for effective performance in a variety of interaction situations. In addition they will learn the basics of proper communication skills, both oral and written.
PHYSICAL CONTROL SKILLS - TOTAL = 15 HOURS These classes involve hands-on practice in addition to lectures, which give the student officers a basic skill in varied situations requiring physical contact with prisoners.
PHYSICAL FITNESS - TOTAL = 3 HOURS A class designed to educate and make the student officer more aware of the importance of physical fitness for law enforcement. The class focuses on the components of a well-balanced physical fitness program; cardiovascular endurance, dynamic and absolute strength, flexibility, and body fat composition.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - TOTAL = 6 HOURS Units of time set aside to perform the necessary administrative tasks associated with the training function. Also, this time is used to monitor the knowledge and skills acquired by the officer through a written examination and review.
2008 DETENTION OFFICER MINI-BASIC TOTAL HOURS = 79 |
