Chabot College
October 1996
Removed Fall 2006
Course Outline for Administration of Justice 93
RESERVE MODULE B, PART II: ROLE OF THE BACKUP OFFICER
Catalog Description:
93 - Reserve Module B, Part II: Role of the Backup Officer
4 units
Elements involved in backing up another officer; vehicle operations; First Aid/CPR; force
and weaponry and remediation of skills. Designed to meet part of Module B for the Level II
Reserve Peace Officer. Certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards
and Training. Prerequisite Administration of Justice 92. 2 hours lecture, 6 hours
laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
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explain the role of telecommunications in law enforcement;
describe the history and principles of law enforcement;
identify various law enforcement professions and their role in the justice system;
identify current legal issues for police officers;
direct and control traffic;
assist in booking procedures;
learn custody procedures;
know patrol procedures.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to
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demonstrate knowledge of vehicle operations;
explain the role of the vehicle in law enforcement;
demonstrate officer protection as well as citizen protection;
explain the role of force and weaponry;
perform CPR and first aid.
Course Content:
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Vehicle Operations
A.
Introduction to Vehicle Operations
B.
Vehicle Operations Factors
C.
Code 3
D.
Vehicle Operations Liability
E.
Vehicle Inspection
F.
Vehicle Control Techniques
G.
Vehicle Performance Test
First Aid/CPR
A.
Techniques of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
B.
Techniques of First Aid
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Course Outline for Administration of Justice 93, page 2
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Practical Applications
D.
Strategies for Coping with Group Reaction to Injuries
E.
Legal Implications
Defensive Techniques
A.
Search/Handcuffing Control Simulations
B.
Baton Techniques
C.
Baton Demonstration
Defensive Techniques (continued)
D.
Simulated Use of Force
Force and Weaponry
A.
Handgun
B.
Shotgun
C.
Shotgun Shooting Principles
D.
Handgun/Night Range Target
E.
Handgun/Night Range Combat
F.
Shotgun/Day Range Combat
G.
Shotgun/Night Range Combat
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture and discussion
Actual demonstration
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Attendance
Actual demonstration and performance
Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
The American Red Cross CPR Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuers, California
Red Cross
Special Student Materials:
None.
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REVISED: 3-94; 10-96