Basic Peace Officer Course Curriculum

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The Cedar Valley College Law Enforcement Academy Basic Peace Officer course shall be in accordance with Commission regulations. It shall consist of 720 hours and shall include, but not be limited to, the subjects set forth below:

1. 1. Introduction and Orientation - 8 hours
2. Fitness and Wellness, and Stress Management - 14 hours
3. Professional Policing - 10 hours
4. Professionalism and Ethics - 8 hours
5. U.S. & Texas Constitutions, Bill of Rights, and Criminal Justice System - 12 hours
6. Multiculturalism and Human Relations - 12 hours
7. Code of Criminal Procedure - 16 hours
8. Arrest, Search, and Seizure - 24 hours
9. Penal Code - 40 hours
10. Traffic - 68 hours
11. Intoxicated Driver and SFST - 24 hours
12. Civil Process - 8 hours
13. Alcoholic Beverage Code - 4 hours
14. Health and Safety Code – Controlled Substances Act - 8 hours
15. Family Code – Juvenile Issues - 10 hours
16. Written Communications - 16 hours
17. Spanish - 16 hours
18. Force Options - 24 hours
19. Mechanics of Arrest - 40 hours
20. Firearms - 48 hours
21. Emergency Medical Assistance - 16 hours
22. Emergency Communications - 12 hours
23. Professional Police Driving - 32 hours
24. Communication and Problem Solving - 16 hours
25. Patrol/Consular Notification - 48 hours
26. Victims of Crime - 10 hours
27. Family Violence and Related Assaultive Offenses - 20 hours
28. Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) and Mental Health Code - 24 hours
29. Hazardous Materials Awareness - 6 hours
30. Criminal Investigation - 44 hours
    Including: Introduction, General, Protection of and Crime Scene Search, Interviewing Techniques, Booking Procedures, Courtroom Demeanor and Testimony, Case Management
31. Patrol Practicals - 16 hours
32. How to Market Yourself - 8 hours
33. Review for TCLEOSE State Exam - 40 hours
34. Physical Training - TBA

Total: 720 Hours