Course descriptions index


Law Enforcement


LE F110 Cultural and Behavioral Strategies for Law Enforcement Officers

1 Credit     Offered As Demand Warrants

Introduction to a number of behavioral strategies to facilitate interaction among various cultures to be found in Alaska. It also gives the student a strong concept of police ethics as it relates to everyday performance of police duties. The student receives an introduction to problems and strategies for law enforcement officers in their relationships to their marriages and families. Special fees apply. Special Conditions: Students must meet basic Police Standards qualifications for police officers. (1+0)


LE F115 Enforcement Skills for Law Enforcement Officers

3 Credits     Offered As Demand Warrants

Introduction to the basic skills necessary to use firearms (both pistol and shotgun), operate a motor vehicle under emergency conditions and use Oleo Capsicum (pepper) spray effectively. A continuum on the use of force, judgment in the use of deadly force, physical defense tactics and physical arrest. Special fees apply. Special Conditions: Students must meet basic Police Standards qualifications for police officers. (2+8)


LE F120 Law Enforcement Operations

4 Credits     Offered As Demand Warrants

Preparation to conduct specific investigations into auto theft, commercial vehicle incidents, domestic violence events, DWI detection, juvenile procedures, care of the emotionally disturbed, report writing and jail procedures. Special fees apply. Special Conditions: Students must meet basic Police Standards qualifications for police officers. (3+3)


LE F125 Basic Police Procedures

4 Credits     Offered As Demand Warrants

Introduction to conducting investigations, using approved methods, at any major crime scene. Specific skills are presented for use in the investigation of sexual assaults, homicides, arson, gang related activity and death investigations. Skills are taught in: interview and interrogation, crime scene physical collection, hostage situations, accident scene investigation and mapping. Introduction to the danger of blood-bourne pathogens and protective measures. Special fees apply. Special Conditions: Students must meet basic Police Standards qualifications for police officers. (3+3)


LE F205 Criminal Law for Police

4 Credits     Offered As Demand Warrants

Introduction to the more complex issues of criminal law. The Alaska Statutes, constitutional law and court decisions as well as traffic law, search and seizure, rights of defendants and warrant procedures. Special fees apply. Special Conditions: Students must meet basic Police Standards qualifications for police officers. (4+0)