POL 206 - Patrol Procedures II Description In this course, students learn types of police patrol, preparation for patrol area checks, civil disorder, domestic violence, tactical operations, and how to handle hazardous materials and explosive devices. Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 3 Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None English Prerequisite(s): None Math Prerequisite(s): None Course Corequisite(s): None Academic Program Prerequisite: None Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1 Programs Where This Course is a Requirement: Law Enforcement, A.A.A.S., Police Academy, Certificate General Education Requirement: None General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO): NA Course Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, students will meet the following MCOLES objectives through participation in classroom discussions and scenario-based training activities:
- Identify the types of police patrol
- Discuss preparation for patrol and area checks
- Discuss civil disorder, domestic violence and tactical operations
- Demonstrate the safe handling of hazardous materials
- Define and identify explosive devices
Course Outline: Students will be able to demonstrate the following MCOLES outcomes:
VI.A.1.1. Patrol Locations on Beat Which are Potentially Hazardous to Citizens
VI.A.1.2. Respond to a Hazardous Material Incident Safely and Properly
VI.A.1.3. Coordinate Actions with Public Service Personnel Arriving to Assist in an Emergency (non-hazardous material) Situation
VI.A.1.4. Evacuate Persons from a Dangerous Area
VI.A.1.5. Secure Accident and Disaster Scenes
VI.A.2.1. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Common Characteristics of Explosive Devices
VI.A.2.2. Identify Explosive Devices
VI.A.2.3. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Response Protocols to a Bomb Threat
VI.A.2.4. Respond to a Bombing Incident
VI.B.1.1. Respond to Labor/Management Disputes
VI.B.1.2. Control Non-Violent Crowds
VI.B.1.3. Patrol Areas Containing Marchers or Demonstrators
VI.B.1.4. Control Hostile Groups
VI.B.1.5 Patrol Riot-Stricken or Civil Disturbance Areas
VI.B.1.6. Confront Groups of Agitated People in Riot Formation
VI.B.2.1. Perform Duties While Wearing Heavy Equipment
VI.B.2.2. Physically Restrain Crowds
VI.B.2.3. Control Non-Violent Crowds
VI.B.2.4. Control Hostile Groups
VI.B.2.5. Confront Groups of Agitated People in Riot Formation
VI.D.1.1. Describe the Benefits of Understanding Michigan’s Environmental Laws
VI.D.1.2 Identify an Environmental Crime
VI.D.1.3. Use the Michigan Penal Code (MCLA/MSA) to Identify Environmental Statutes
VI.D.1.4. Make an Appropriate and Safe Response When Observing a Violation of the Environmental Statutes
VI.D.1.5. Describe the Best Tools in Investigating an Environmental Crime are Standard Investigative Techniques
VI.E.1.1. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Characteristics of Modern Terrorism
VI.E.1.2. Identify Domestic and International Terrorist and Activist Groups
VI.E.1.3. Recognize Local Terrorist Targets
VI.E.1.4. Initiate Practical Measures for Preventing Terrorist Attacks
VI.E.1.5. Demonstrate an Understanding of Terrorist Pre-Incident Indicators
VI.E.1.6. Recognize the Importance of Gathering Information Regarding Potential Terrorist Activities
VI.E.1.7. Demonstrate a Working Knowledge of the Legal Implications Regarding Terrorist Activities
VI.E.2.1. Define Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
VI.E.2.2. Identify the Five Types of WMD Materials
VI.E.2.3. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Characteristics of Chemical Agents as Weapons of Mass Destruction
VI.E.2.4. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Characteristics of Biological Agents
VI.E.2.5. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Characteristics of Nuclear/Radiological Materials as Weapons of Mass Destruction
VI.E.2.6. Demonstrate and Understanding of Explosive Devices Within the Context of Terrorism Awareness
VI.E.2.7. Respond to a Known or Unknown WMD Attack
VI.E.3.1. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Purpose and Structure of the Incident Command (ICS) System
VI.E.3.2. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Terminology Associated with the Incident Command System
VI.E.3.3. Demonstrate a Working Knowledge of the Major Functions of the Incident Command System
VI.E.3.4. Describe the Role of Law Enforcement as Part of the Incident Command Structure
VI.E.3.5. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Key Provisions of Michigan’s Emergency Management Act
VI.E.3.6. Participate in a Classroom Facilitated Discussion of a Simulated Emergency Situation
I.H.1.1. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Historical Context and Changes in Society’s Understanding of Domestic Violence
I.H.1.2. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Nature of Domestic Violence
I.H.1.3. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Behaviors Used by Domestic Violence Assailants
I.H.1.4. Demonstrate an Understanding of Assailant Behavior Officers Might Encounter at the Domestic Violence Scene
I.H.1.5. Demonstrate an Understanding of Victim Behaviors Officers Might Encounter at the Scene of Domestic Violence
I.H.1.6. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Consequences Victims May Face as They Consider Leaving the Assailants
I.H.1.7. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Consequences Victims May Face When Participating in the Criminal Justice System
I.H.1.8. Demonstrate an Understanding of Indicators that Can Assist Officers in Assessing When an Assailant Might Kill
I.H.3.1. Respond to the Scene of Domestic Violence
I.H.3.2. Make Initial Contact at the Scene of Domestic Violence
I.H.3.3. Enter the Domestic Violence Scene Effectively and Safely
I.H.3.4. Conduct a Preliminary Criminal Investigation upon Entry to the Scene
I.H.3.5. Interview the Suspected Assailant as Part of the Complete Criminal Investigation at a Domestic Violence Scene
I.H.3.6. Interview the Victim as Part of the Complete Criminal Investigation at a Domestic Violence Scene
I.H.3.7. Determine Whether Probable Cause Exists to Make an Arrest When Responding to Domestic Violence
I.H.3.8. Arrest a Domestic Violence Assailant After Establishing Probable Cause That a Crime Has Been Committed
I.H.3.9. Arrest the Assailant After Establishing That a Personal Protection Order (PPO) Has Been Violated
I.H.3.10. Arrest a Domestic Violence Assailant After Establishing That a Conditional Release Order (Conditional Bond) Has Been Violated
I.H.3.11. Complete the Criminal Investigation at the Domestic Violence Scene
I.H.3.12. Provide Appropriate Assistance to the Domestic Violence Victim when an Arrest Has Been Made
I.H.3.13. Secure a Domestic Violence Scene When an Arrest Cannot Be Made
I.H.3.14. Write a Domestic Violence Report Documenting the Domestic Violence Investigation
Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?: No Instructional Strategies: Lecture: 75-80%
Films: 5-10%
Discussion: 5-15%
Role Playing: 5-10%
Demonstration: 5-10% Mandatory Course Components: None Equivalent Courses: None Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None AP Min. Score: NA Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None
Course prepares students to seek the following external certification: No Course-Specific Placement Test: None Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: NA Mandatory Department Assessment Measures: None Course Type: Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program. Course Format: Lecture - 1:1 Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3 People Soft Course ID Number: 104794 Course CIP Code: 43.9999 Maximum Course Enrollment: 22 General Room Request: None School: School of Business & Industry Department: Criminal Justice Discipline: POL Faculty Credential Requirements: Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Other (list below), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below) Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Understanding of Police Patrol Operations
Certification in Haz-Mat Operations Level
Understanding of Incident Command System Major Course Revisions: N/A Last Revision Date Effective: 20220707T14:03:39 Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026
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