Traffic Stops
Course Code:
CJK0401V
Credit Hours:
24 clock hours
Effective beginning:
2021-22
Course Description:This course is a component of the Law Enforcement Florida CMS Basic Recruit Academy. It introduces the student to the basic rules for conducting safe and effective traffic stops, including ethical consideration, safety considerations, citation, and warning procedures, and dealing with abandoned vehicles. It includes classroom instruction and practical proficiency exercises.
Course Details
Prerequisites:
This course is open only to students admitted to the Law Enforcement Florida CMS Basic Recruit Academy.
Instructors:
TBD
Required textbooks/ course materials:
Florida Law Enforcement Academy Volume 1 © 2021 by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). All rights reserved. ISBN 13: ISBN 10: Published by XanEdu Publishing, Inc. (Provided)
Assignment/course outline:
Unit 1: Unknown Risk Traffic Stops
Lesson 1: Communication with Drivers
Lesson 2: Initiating the Stop
Lesson 3: Conducting the Stop
Unit 2: High-Risk Traffic Stops
Lesson 1: Initiating the Stop
Lesson 2: Conducting the Stop
Discipline-level learning outcomes:
Traffic Stops is an approved course by Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the purpose of Law Enforcement Certification. See chart below.
Course-level learning outcomes:
Course-level student learning outcomes | Discipline-level learning outcomes | Assessment methods |
---|---|---|
|
Demonstrate mastery of Law Enforcement knowledge and skills. Demonstrate safety skills appropriate for employees in a Law Enforcement work setting. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving proficiency as appropriate for employees in a Law Enforcement work setting. Demonstrate team building, interpersonal, and ethical skills as appropriate for employees in a Law Enforcement work setting. Demonstrate leadership, organizational, and professional skills appropriate for employees in a Law Enforcement workplace. Demonstrate skills required for state certification and employment as a law enforcement officer. |
Tests |
Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:
- Lectures
- Role Play
- Videos
- Quizzes
College-wide policies and resources
For more specific information on Chipola's college-wide academic policies and resources available to students, visit the link below.