PRLEA 245 - Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy (PRLEA) Module 5

Credits: 6
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 33
Lab Hours: 66
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Study and application of patrol skills and procedures, investigative techniques, criminalistics, crime scene management, and death investigation. Also covers bombs and explosives ordnance, gangs, domestic violence response, juvenile handling and procedures, environmental crimes awareness, Amber alert development and response, physical security and crime prevention.

Prerequisite:
Special Requirements: Extensive background and criminal history check/drug analysis and Dept Chair/Committee Approval.

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Understand how the park design often influences park physical security and promotes crime within.
Name common precursor chemicals, materials, and compounds that are commonly used in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine.
Discuss strategies for oil spill responses and searches/rescues in remote park lands.
Differentiate between point and non-point sources of pollution and give examples.
Know the difference between Folk Nation and People Nation gangs, including many of the characteristics of their symbols, graffiti, manner of dress, and organization.
Discuss strategies for dealing with outlaw motorcycle gangs and White Supremacist organizations.
Understand basic principles of conducting crime scene investigations.
Know the method of delivering a death notification.
Differentiate between a coroner and a medical examiner.
Define, and give examples of, presumptive tests and conclusive tests.
Describe various methods, and tools employed in, the sketching of crime scenes.
Describe various methods and tools involved in photographing crime scenes.
Demonstrate building search techniques and awareness.
Demonstrate tactical awareness and ability in unknown, transitional, and known risk stops and contacts.
Know the phonetic alphabet as it relates to radio communication.
Demonstrate proficiency on a portable radio during scenario-based exercises.
Know the requirements for implementing an Amber Alert.

Course Contents

Patrol skills/procedures
Gang Awareness. Physical Security and Crime Prevention.
Crime Scene Management and Investigation. Radio Communications.
Death Investigation. Environmental Crimes Awareness.
Amber Alert. Search and Rescue Awareness.
Building Searches. Bombs and Explosives.
Evidence Collection, Packaging and Impressions Casting. First Responders and Digital Evidence.
Basic Law Enforcement Photography and Video. Recognizing Clandestine Labs.
Audio-Video Recording Devices. Traffic Accident Reporting.
Continuing Case Operations Phases 1-5.

Instructional Units: 7.5