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- Communications 2 [COMM204]
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Fee: $208.50
Delivery: Online - Police Foundations
Course Code: COMM204
Dates: 9/12/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course hours: 30
Credits: 2.00
Communications for Law Enforcement focuses on developing communication skills frequently used by police officers and other law enforcement personnel. Students practice reading, writing, and listening to become familiar with professional communication practices, and complete written documentation that follows guidelines used by law enforcement agencies. TEXTBOOK REQUIRED
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- Aboriginal Peoples & Diversity in Canada [GENE167]
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Fee: $312.75
Delivery: Online - Police Foundations
Course Code: GENE167
Dates: 9/12/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course hours: 45
Credits: 3.00
This course examines diversity in Canadian society from both a multicultural perspective and in terms of its Aboriginal Peoples. Of particular focus is the history and culture of Aboriginal Peoples in order to build a better understanding of the issues facing this population in contemporary Canada. Students also study the provincial and federal legislation relevant to social diversity.
TEXTBOOK REQUIRED
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- Criminology [POFP201]
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Fee: $312.75
Delivery: Online - Police Foundations
Course Code: POFP201
Dates: 9/12/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course hours: 45
Credits: 3.00
This course provides an examination of various theoretical explanations of criminal and deviant behaviour including the sociological, biological and psychological perspectives. Criminological theory provides an explanation of criminal activity and crime causation. The reality of crime in Canada including victimology is examined through crime statistics and issues of criminal behaviour. The impact of criminological theory on the development and effectiveness of the criminal justice system is discussed with an emphasis on future trends within the system.
TEXTBOOK REQUIRED
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- Interpersonal and Group Dynamics [POFP202]
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Fee: $312.75
Delivery: Online - Police Foundations
Course Code: POFP202
Dates: 9/12/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course hours: 45
Credits: 3.00
Interpersonal skills are recognized as being increasingly important in the field of law enforcement. This course focuses on developing self-awareness and interpersonal skills to enhance the student’s ability to interact with others effectively. Topics include leadership, norm setting, conflict resolution and effective group decision-making.This is an experiential course and a safe place to explore new skills.
TEXTBOOK REQUIRED
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- Community Mobilization & Engagement [POFP300]
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Fee: $208.50
Delivery: Online - Police Foundations
Course Code: POFP300
Dates: 9/12/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course hours: 30
Credits: 2.00
This course focuses on the theories and models of community mobilization and engagement and the role of the community in reducing and preventing crime using proactive crime prevention strategies. Students learn how police use mobilization and engagement with communities to promote the safety, security, and well-being of its citizens. Through this course, students demonstrate their understanding of community mobilization and engagement by applying basic proactive crime prevention strategies. TEXTBOOK REQUIRED
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- Criminal and Civil Law [POFP301]
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Fee: $312.75
Delivery: Online - Police Foundations
Course Code: POFP301
Dates: 9/12/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course hours: 45
Credits: 3.00
This course provides the student with a transitional analysis of issues relating to criminal law within the Canadian Justice System. Students explore the foundation of criminal law in Canada, identify and interpret statute and case law relating to procedural and substantive law, identify the function of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms within Canada, along with applying the fundamental principles of criminal law as they apply to pre-trial, trial and sentencing matters. In addition, this course provides the student with an introductory examination of civil law in Canada. The students identify how civil law matters in Canada relate to law enforcement. TEXTBOOK REQUIRED
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- Foundations of Mental Health for Law Enforcement [POFP310]
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Fee: $208.50
Delivery: Online - Police Foundations
Course Code: POFP310
Dates: 9/12/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course hours: 30
Credits: 2.00
This course introduces students to an overview of the nature of mental illness and mental health. In addition to examining various types of mental illness, students evaluate current issues in the mental health field and identify the role of the law enforcement in assisting with mental health problems. Textbook Required This course can be substituted for POFP 4
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- Criminal Code [POFP302]
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Fee: $312.75
Delivery: Online - Police Foundations
Course Code: POFP302
Dates: 9/12/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course hours: 45
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to familiarize you with the Criminal Code and analyze selected criminal offences. These offences include offences against the person, against property and against public order. You will become familiar with case law and assess its impact on criminal offences and use case law to argue and defend decisions affecting criminal investigations. You will become familiar with most common criminal offences that police officers are faced with on a regular basis and be capable of initiating proper investigative steps to solve criminal offences within our Criminal Justice system. TEXTBOOK REQUIRED
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- Police Powers I [POFP303]
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Fee: $208.50
Delivery: Online - Police Foundations
Course Code: POFP303
Dates: 9/12/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course hours: 30
Credits: 2.00
This course examines a number of pertinent areas of policing and police powers including: sections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that impact on Canadian criminal procedures, citizen and police powers of arrest, release authorities, and police discretion. Through a variety of teaching strategies including practical scenarios, students have the opportunity to examine the procedures involved in arrest, release, and use of discretion. TEXTBOOK REQUIRED
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- Conflict Management [POFP405]
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Fee: $312.75
Delivery: Online - Police Foundations
Course Code: POFP405
Dates: 9/12/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course hours: 45
Credits: 3.00
This course is designed to develop the ability of the participant to intervene in conflict and crisis situations with competence and confidence. The conflict situation will be examined from its inception through intervention by police. Various problem solving skills and nonviolent intervention techniques will be discussed along with intervention strategies directed toward specific incidents. The student will be taught to recognize behaviour patterns that may lead to violent encounters and the appropriate legal responses to these encounters. These responses will emphasize officer safety through awareness and preparation. TEXTBOOK REQUIRED
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- Public Administration / Political Science [POFP205]
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Fee: $208.50
Delivery: Online - Police Foundations
Course Code: POFP205
Dates: 9/12/2022 - 12/16/2022
Course hours: 30
Credits: 2.00
This course provides an introduction to the democratic system of governing in Canada along with an overview of organizational theories as they pertain to delivering publicly funded services. The course examines the organization of our government, federal, provincial, and municipal, and examines the main function of each. Students explore and analyze the political processes in Canada along with contemporary issues affecting our political system and the organizational administration workings. TEXTBOOK REQUIRED
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