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• MPT 105: Motor Vehicle Collision Inspection and Related Issues

  1.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course is designed to develop an understanding of the relationship of the cause and analysis of vehicle collisions. Proper identification and documentation of physical evidence as it relates to collisions upon the highway, as well as collision scene, traffic direction and control will also be addressed. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Define reportable and non-reportable, traffic and non-traffic motor vehicle collisions. Perform the proper sequence of action at collision scene. Recognize appropriate legal requirements pertaining to the need to complete state traffic collision reports. Utilize proper search technique for physical evidence at collision scene. Specify proper method for measuring skid marks based on type and extent of skid. Identify the term hazardous materials. Define why hazardous materials are a problem and who has to deal with them. Apply PennDOT basic safety guidelines. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• MPT 106: Patrol Procedures and Operations

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course presents the principles of police patrol procedures and operations as the foundation at any police department. It introduces the student to the mental preparation necessary to effectively perform duties and function as a patrol officer.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Apply standard accepted principles of police patrol. Detail incident procedures for vehicular accidents and violations as well as apprehension of suspects. Specify arrest, impounding, and security procedures applicable to patrol activities. Define human relations skills applicable to patrol procedures. Delineate Miranda warnings requirements. Identify purposes and procedures for safe roadblocks. Identify markings and colors common to gangs in Pennsylvania. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• MPT 107: Principles of Criminal Investigation

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course is designed to present basic principles of criminal procedures. It defines the role of a responding officer at the scene of a police event as well as, demonstrates the technical capacity to effectively conduct crime scene management preliminary investigations and other patrol-related investigations. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Define a preliminary investigation. Identify the general unreliability of eyewitness identification and steps to make such identifications more reliable. Coordinate and apply methods of establishing value of stolen and recovered property. Demonstrate proper procedures for conducting the initial investigation of rape, sexual assault, and sex crimes. Recognize the most common forms of drugs. Define proper surveillance techniques. Apply principles of preliminary, crime site and follow-up investigation. List applicable rules of evidence. Detail applicable procedures to protect crime sites and to preserve evidence. Perform principles of interview and interrogation. Differentiate criminal investigation from civil investigation. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• MPT 200: Human Relations

  2.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course introduces the basic principles by which students can improve their observation skills and perceptions of human behavior. Other topics addressed are sensitivity issues and how people react to authority. The importance of understanding cultural differences and ethnic intermediation will be addressed.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: List and describe basic universal aspects of the communication process. Identify the impact of role awareness, reference groups and motivation of human behavior. Apply proper procedures for conducting initial investigation of bias/hate crimes. Process legal requirements regarding emergency detention of a mentally ill person. Categorize necessary information to be presented in an oral statement. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• MPT 202: Crisis Management

  2.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course enhances the students ability to make judgments and understand the various elements of juvenile crime and the juvenile criminal justice system. To enable students to understand how to bring a dispute under control will be defined. This course will also teach behavioral skills necessary for the successful and positive resolution of dispute situations. The ability to identify and learn the necessary skills for conflict management will be thoroughly addressed.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe and apply Constitutional and other legal requirements for arresting an individual or taking the individual into custody. Specify and demonstrate procedures required for arrest of individuals and for searches of those taken into custody. Delineate unique problems involved in the detention of mentally ill, emotionally unstable and physically handicapped individuals. Describe and apply principles for use of force in arrest and custody situations. List procedures for extricating hostages and responding to prisoner escapes. Identify proper safety procedures before entering a dispute. Identify the scope of and the authority of the Juvenile Court. Define juvenile delinquent, child in need of supervision and runaway. Define elements of the Domestic Violence Act. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• MPT 204: Firearms

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course is designed to teach police officer candidates the fundamentals of proper use of firearms. The course incorporates application of the tactical and decision-making skills necessary for them to apply this critical skill in actual situations to protect themselves and the public from harm.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Apply safety rules when using firearms. Illustrate proper procedures for use of pistols, shotguns and holsters. Define deadly and non-deadly force applications. Identify basic principles of ballistics. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• MPT 205: Operation of Patrol Vehicles

  2.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course is designed to teach the skills necessary for safe operation of police vehicles. Students will be well-versed in the control and handling of an emergency response vehicle. Mastery of the principles of safe driving coupled with refinement in driving skills under adverse and simulated emergency conditions will sharpen the students driving reactions.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Operate police vehicles under normal and emergency circumstances. Describe and analyze an officers responsibilities for civil and/or criminal penalty in case of police vehicle accident. Demonstrate skills for safe driving and pursuit of fleeing individuals or vehicles. Detail proper vehicle protection systems. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• MPT 206: Report Writing and Case Preparation

  2.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course is designed to teach and demonstrate evaluation techniques for accurately recording an incident report. The course enables students to identify the characteristics essential to a good report as well as check for completeness and accuracy.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Apply techniques of listening and one-on-one communication. Apply rules to prepare police officers as witnesses. Illustrate written reports and note-taking skills. Demonstrate public communication as a police officer through prepared speeches, testimony, and extemporaneous talks. Perform proper procedures of notification to a victims family of death or injury. Specify communication techniques for emergency notification. Identify characteristics as essential to a good report. Define the purpose of the law of evidence. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• MPT 207: Emergency Response Training

  3.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course trains the police officer candidate to provide immediate emergency care prior to arrival of paramedical aid to the site. It provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a first responder in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until additional medical help arrives.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe and apply principles of emergency medical care to crisis situations. List emergency medical problems confronted by police officers. Detail procedures for obstetrical emergencies. Stipulate procedures for care of AIDS patients and protection of officers. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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• MPT 208: Handling Arrested Persons

  1.00 Credits

  Delaware County Community College

  
  This course introduces the police officer candidate to emergency case management of disorderly mentally ill, criminal or psychologically distraught individuals. The course also covers officer safety and strategy in preparing and pre-planning in an arrest. In addition, it familiarizes the student with the parts and operational mechanisms and use of handcuffs and teaches safe and efficient transport of individuals placed in custody.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe various violent and dangerous situations, more particularly those involving domestic disputes, mentally ill individuals, and violent criminals. Recognize and describe mental illness. Detail suicide and hostage-taking events. Analyze and apply principles of response to dangerous, potentially dangerous, or hostile crisis situations. Apply proper procedures to conduct field search of arrested persons. Identify proper procedure to handcuff suspects or prisoners. Prerequisite:    Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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