CJS 2235 Special Topics: EVOC

Description

Special Topics: Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course covers and meets Professional Peace Officer Education learning objectives for pre-service Emergency Vehicle Operations. Category 4, Section 4, 4.4.1, 4.4.7.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. PPOE – Emergency Vehicle Operations and Police Pursuit. Category 4, Section4.4.4.1 –4.4.7

Learning Outcomes

1. Possess a valid driver’s license.4.4.1

2. Successfully complete at least seven hours of classroom and skills-based instruction in emergency vehicle operations and in the conduct of police pursuits (Minn. Stat.8458, Subd,4.) including: - basic motor vehicle operation, - defensive and evasive driving, - emergency response driving, and - legal and policy aspects of pursuits.4.4.2

3. Explain the implications of Minn. Stat. 169.753 which states “Law enforcement officers operating patrol motor vehicles shall be trained in the use and application of first aid equipment” and Minn. Stat. 626.8452, which requires officers be trained in the use of those weapons and equipment the officer is issued or authorized to carry (including those carried in emergency vehicles operated by the officer).4.4.3

4. Describe the psychological and physiological dynamics of emergency response and pursuits and how they may affect judgment, perception and decision making.4.4.4

5. Given police pursuit scenarios, explain the considerations for continuance and termination of pursuit.4.4.5

6. Discuss the physical, psychological and emotional affects officers often encounter immediately following a pursuit.4.4.6

7. Discuss how pursuit policy issues affect the conduct of pursuits by peace officers and pursuit related mandatory reporting.4.4.7

Credit Details

Lecture: .25

Lab: .75

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None