Maricopa Community Colleges  LET127   19926-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/26/92
LET127      19926-20015 L+L 2 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Field Problems
Practical application of the knowledge and skills of police procedures needed to respond to various types of law enforcement problems. Emphasis on responding to simulated problem situations dealing with officer safety, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and paperwork. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
LET127   19926-20015 Field Problems
1. Name the key word used to cause immediate cessation of all force during a simulated field problem. (I)
2. List the rules and regulations to follow when responding to field problems. (I)
3. List the four areas of evaluation used to critique field problem performance. (I)
4. Demonstrate the ability to follow proper police procedure when encountering a simulated situation involving a suspicious person in a residential area. (II)
5. Demonstrate the ability to follow proper police procedure when responding to a simulated domestic violence call. (II)
6. Demonstrate the ability to follow proper police procedure when responding to a simulated "false" alarm call. (II)
7. Demonstrate the ability to follow proper police procedure when responding to a simulated traffic stop involving an impaired driver. (II)
8. Demonstrate the ability to follow proper police procedure when responding to a simulated traffic stop involving a driver who runs a stop sign. (II)
9. Demonstrate the ability to follow proper police procedure when encountering a simulated situation involving a suspicious person standing near a closed business. (III)
10. Demonstrate the ability to follow proper police procedure when encountering a simulated situation involving a civil matter. (III)
11. Demonstrate the ability to follow proper police procedure when responding to a simulated "burglary in progress" alarm call. (III)
12. Demonstrate the ability to follow proper police procedure when responding to a simulated traffic stop involving a driver who is driving while intoxicated. (III)
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LET127   19926-20015 Field Problems
    I. Introduction to Field Problems
        A. Briefing
          1. Weapon Safety
          2. Key Word - "Stop"
          3. Rules and Regulations
            a. No Striking
            b. No Mace
            c. Carotid Control Technique Will Not Be Employed or Simulated
            d. Simulated Weapons
            e. No Ammunition or Speed Loaders
        B. Areas of Evaluations
          1. Officer Safety
          2. Interpersonal Skills
          3. Problem Solving
          4. Paperwork
      II. Field Problems I - Scenarios
          A. Suspicious Person - Residential Area
            1. Officer Safety
            2. Interpersonal Skills
            3. Problem Solving
            4. Paperwork
          B. Domestic Violence
            1. Officer Safety
            2. Interpersonal Skills
            3. Problem Solving
            4. Paperwork
          C. Alarm Call - False Alarm
            1. Officer Safety
            2. Interpersonal Skills
            3. Problem Solving
            4. Paperwork
          D. Traffic Stop
            1. Impaired Driver
              a. Officer Safety
              b. Interpersonal Skills
              c. Problem Solving
              d. Paperwork
            2. Driver Ran Stop Sign
              a. Officer Safety
              b. Interpersonal Skills
              c. Problem Solving
              d. Paperwork
        III. Field Problems II - Scenarios
            A. Suspicious Person - Standing Near a Closed Business
              1. Officer Safety
              2. Interpersonal Skills
              3. Problem Solving
              4. Paperwork
            B. Injury/Accident Hit and Run Follow-Up
              1. Officer Safety
              2. Interpersonal Skills
              3. Problem Solving
              4. Paperwork
            C. Civil Matter
              1. Officer Safety
              2. Interpersonal Skills
              3. Problem Solving
              4. Paperwork
            D. Alarm Call - Burglary in Progress
              1. Officer Safety
              2. Interpersonal Skills
              3. Problem Solving
              4. Paperwork
            E. Traffic Stop - Driving While Intoxicated
              1. Officer Safety
              2. Interpersonal Skills
              3. Problem Solving
              4. Paperwork
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