CSPS 121: Law Enforcement Career Preparation

Subject
Community Service and Public Safety
Credits 5 Lab Hours 40 Lecture Hours 30
Quarter Offered
Fall,
Spring
Instructional Mode
Web-enhanced
This introductory course provides foundational training in key law enforcement skills, emphasizing command presence, tactical communication, and defensive tactics. Students will learn the principles of use of force, including de-escalation techniques and defensive strategies for patrol situations. The course also introduces patrol procedures, courtroom testimony skills, and effective communication in high-stress situations. By focusing on decision-making in the field, students will develop the practical and tactical skills necessary to maintain safety and control in dynamic law enforcement environments.
Outcomes
  • Demonstrate command presence.
  • Demonstrate defensive tactics and police procedures in mock law enforcement scenarios
  • Apply tactical communication skills in high-stress situations.
  • Understand patrol procedures and courtroom testimony techniques.
  • Practice de-escalation and use of force principles.
Prerequisites
CSPS 101 Careers and Professional Pathways in Public Safety and Community Services
Crosslisted Courses
N/A CSPS 101 Careers and Professional Pathways in Public Safety and Community Services Fall, Spring
Campus
South
Area of Study
Career Education