A series of instructional units designed to examine and improve the student officer’s personal and interpersonal coping skills. The officer is introduced to various oral, written, and behavioral methods and techniques necessary for effective performance in a variety of interaction situations.

A basic course of instruction designed primarily for the initial officer responding to a crime. The officer is introduced to scientific aids and examinations as they pertain to physical evidence. Also covered are general investigative techniques and their application to specific crimes. Relevant statutes and case law are brought to the attention of the officer as they relate to the appropriate investigative situations.

A block of instruction designed to familiarize the student officer with patrol operations in the community. This lecture-practicum block embraces varied facets of patrol procedures and techniques emphasizing the legal, moral, and procedural constraints as they apply to a variety of patrol situations.

A combination of lecture and practical exercises which introduce the student officer to traffic enforcement laws and procedures. Special emphasis is given to the most current technical skills of collision investigation and D.U.I. enforcement.

A series of instructional units designed to give the student officer a high degree of proficiency in the critical, high liability enforcement skills. Special attention is given to the legal, proper and timely use of force and the safe operation of emergency vehicles. Theoretical discussions of the legal constraints and technical requirements are augmented by continual evaluation of the student officer’s performance in stressed and non-stressed practical situations. The student officer is required to demonstrate a satisfactory level of proficiency in Custody Control in order to successfully complete the course.

A comprehensive block of instruction designed to thoroughly familiarize and prepare the student officer for the safe and proficient use of the police service weapon and shotgun. This critical subject area is presented through the use of a series of integrated and progressive lectures and closely monitored hands-on instruction. In addition to stressing basic firearm fundamentals, the training includes shooting from varied positions at different distances, with different ammunitions at multiple and moving targets, in minimal and varied lighting conditions. The student officer is required to demonstrate a satisfactory level of proficiency with the service weapon in order to successfully complete the course.

A series of theoretical and practical units of instruction which prepare the officer to act as the first responder in medically life threatening situations. The officers are introduced to state of the art techniques in basic emergency care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Upon completion of instruction, the officers are certified in basic CPR.

A series of classes designed to educate and make the student officer more aware of the importance of physical fitness for law enforcement. This block of instruction is scheduled throughout the Basic Course and requires the student to actively participate in the training. The course focuses on the components of a well balanced physical fitness program; cardiovascular endurance, dynamic and absolute strength, flexibility, and body fat composition.

Units of time set aside to perform the necessary administrative tasks associated with the training function. Throughout the course this time is used to monitor the knowledge and skills acquired by the officer through written examination and review.