CRIM 1013 — Police Cyclist
Course is designed to meet instructional objectives recommended by the International Police Mountain Bike Association for law enforcement officer cyclists. Course will provide students with working knowledge of principles of effective cycling; identify and explain food sources; different types of exercises; necessary equipment for bicycle patrol; recognize road hazards; participate in practical riding maneuvers and exercises; conduct pre-ride safety checks; perform basic bicycle maintenance and repairs; appropriate techniques to contact suspect to effect arrest or field interrogation situations; learn riding techniques of curb ascending and descending, climbing hills, ascending and descending stairs, track standing and slow maneuvering. The student will further be trained in applicable traffic and vehicle stops from a bicycle, effective vehicle pursuits, person stops, suspect take downs and practical firing range related exercises. ~CRIM 1023 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credits Introductory survey course in criminology, dealing with the main components of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, and corrections, as well as issues and procedures pertinent to the operation of these components.