May 30, 2026  
GRCC Curriculum Database (2025-2026 Academic Year) 
    
GRCC Curriculum Database (2025-2026 Academic Year)
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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:

  1. Identify the types of police patrol
  2. Discuss preparation for patrol and area checks
  3. Discuss civil disorder, domestic violence and tactical operations 
  4. Demonstrate the safe handling of hazardous materials 
  5. 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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