This course introduces the CMS law enforcement officer to competencies needed to qualify as a traditional corrections officer. This course covers the criminal justice communications and interpersonal skills necessary for a CMS law enforcement officer. This includes interactions with youth offenders and the mentally or physically handicapped along with crisis intervention techniques and suicide prevention training. It also includes the history and philosophy of corrections; prisoner and correction officer rights and responsibilities; ethical and professional behavior; classification of offenses; legal terms and courtroom procedures and the use of force, search and seizure concepts.

No corequisites or prerequisites
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Credits: 1.96

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