Law Enforcement Foundations

In this module, students will analyze the history of law enforcement regulations and the ethics involved when working with the public. Historical and current analysis regarding the code of ethics will be discussed. These strategies for ethical reasoning will be found using circumstances in case study analysis, which will give our students the opportunity to discuss and debate current issues in ethical reasoning and understanding. These scenarios that police officers may encounter can be used as examples in exercises in critical thinking, critical judgements, sensitivity training and ethical decision-making principles. Additionally, this module introduces the students to the various types of Police agencies in Canada and their roles.

This module explores how Canada is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural countries in the world, and therefore issues related to diversity and cultural awareness must be addressed when working with the general public. Topics related to issues in diversity include, but are not limited to: race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation and age. Students will also learn about aboriginal culture in Canada, and the need for sensitivity, awareness and cultural empowerment. This module exposes the student to the various aspects of community Policing ranging from the dealing of diversity and social issues to the many social problems and prejudices associated to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation and age.

In this module, students will learn the basic investigation skills used in the public sector, including observation, analysis, evidence, identification, collection, preservation and the importance of taking notes. Students will also examine various techniques and theories in advance communication. Students will learn to plan, research and conduct effective interviews to gain knowledge regarding individual age, culture, gender, motivation and personality. Strategies for effective communication change depending on the interviewee, and therefore Canadian College of Health Science and Technology educators will examine how to conduct interviews for witnesses, suspects, persons of interest, vulnerable people and children. Along with this, students will learn how to gather, maintain and preserve evidence to assist in criminal investigations.

This module focuses heavily on the differential and circumstantial considerations that are given to youth that come in conflict with the law. An historical and current look at the legislation affecting the youth in Canada will be examined, with specific reference to the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Young Offenders Act. Students will learn how to communicate, interview and detain youth in a sensitive matter, while understanding the alternative means to sentencing to encourage and promote prevention and rehabilitation.

This module explores how effective communication techniques are essential skills for any individual in a professional work environment. These skills in communication are an essential element in the field of police work. Students will have the opportunity to learn the basic concepts the techniques in verbal communication that can be used to resolve and de-escalate various conflict and crisis situations. Along with this, students will learn how to assess conflict situations and select appropriate methods of intervention and strategies for dispute resolution. Written communication skills will also be addressed to enhance the skills required to effectively write police reports and prepare case studies.

This module introduces the student to the basics of psychology as needed and related to the law enforcement. It gives the students an insight into the world of mental illness as well as introduces the students to the signs and symptoms of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. This Module also introduces the student in how to deal with persons with mental illness, as well as addiction and dependence.

This module introduces the student to the importance of proper and accurate documentation as a means to detect patterns and trends. The students are introduced to the CPI Coping Model SM as a way to negotiate through conflict. A major focus is employee debriefing with an introduction to crisis response teams and the long term effects of a crisis incident are explored in this module. This module prepares students on how to respond to violence, how to deal with individuals who are losing or lost control of their behaviour.