Course login information located under "Class Links" below
Welcome to the class page for Patrol Procedures, ADJ 6. This course will be offered online in the FALL 2009 semester. To register for this online course, please visit the college's registration site at College of the Siskiyous Admissions and Records Office.
This class will begin August 17, 2009 and will end December 17, 2009. After you have registered and the Fall 2009 semester has begun, you will able to access the online instruction site.
Class Links
"Etudes" Online Course Login Information This login is generated automatically by the COS registration system the day after you register. You will not be able to access the online classroom unless you are officially registered AND semester has officially begun.
First Day Handout ⁄ Class Syllabus
The First Day Handout contains information on the course objectives, course content, required textbook, grading, instructor contact and other college resource information.
Online courses are convenient but can be more difficult and time consuming than traditional classes. Please take the time to review the information contained on this page regarding online classes: Surviving the Online Class
For this course you will need the following items:
A computer and internet access.
The ability to send and receive e-mail.
Experience with using the internet with a web browser such as Internet Explorer®, Firefox®
or Netscape Navigator®.
Experience with internet search engines such as Google or Yahoo.
A word processor such as Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Wordpad, or similar.
Motivation to set aside time each work to allow you to work on this course.
Learning Goals
Student learning goals include:
Explore the theories, philosophies, and operational concepts of patrol procedures and field operations.
Examination and expectations of the police field officer.
Emphasis will be placed upon patrol and public service responsibilities.
Examine the relationship of patrol officer to the total criminal justice system.
Apply central issues and strategies used in patrol activities.
Analyze cause and effect of efficient patrol techniques.
Develop techniques for applying human relations to the tasks and procedures of patrol and traffic operations.
Identify problems and solutions associated with patrol.
Course Content:
Introduction to Patrol Operations
Field Procedures
Community Policing
Crime Scenes
Preliminary Investigations
Interviews and Interrogations
Terrorism and Natural Disasters
Forensics
Police Reports
Police Communications
Gangs and Drugs
Legal Constraints
Ethics
This course meets the C.O.S. ADJ program AA Degree requirements and also UC/CSU transfer requirements.
If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to: Will Bullington