CAS in Law Enforcement
Program Learning Outcomes
- Summarize the development and content of Federal, Montana, and Tribal laws and the basics of criminal procedure.
- Demonstrate an ability to follow the basic structure of patrol operations, respond to various patrol-related scenarios using best practices, and translate events through verbal or written reports.
- Practice impartial and fair policing when interacting with diverse populations and apply best practices to foster healthy outcomes for officers and citizens.
- Apply the investigative training appropriate to the circumstances of a particular encounter (ranging from an active crime scene to interrogation).
- Demonstrate the appropriate life saving skills called on by the situation, including defensive tactics, officer use of force, and basic medical attention.
- Apply appropriate communication strategies called on by the situation including constructive questioning, de-escalation, report writing, and use of inclusive language and legal terminology.
This program is unique in that the curriculum is entirely driven and approved by Montana's Public Safety Officer Standards and Training (POST) and the Montana Law Enforcement Academy. This partnership agrees that the amount of classroom time and content must match exactly. This program is designed to begin in the summer and be completed over two semesters. The majority of courses are offered during the summer semester with two additional courses and an internship offered in the subsequent fall semester.
| Year 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Summer | |
| CJLE 105 - Police Patrol Procedures | 3 | |
| CJLE 106 - Basic Police Firearms Training | 2 | |
| CJLE 130 - Practical Scenarios for Law Enforcement | 2 | |
| CJLE 140 - Patrol Operations | 3 | |
| CJLE 160 - Communications for Public Safety | 1 | |
| CJLE 170 - Montana Criminal Code | 2 | |
| CJLE 209 - Criminal Investigation | 3 | |
| CJLE 212 - Defensive Tactics | 2 | |
| CJUS 231 - Criminal Evidence and Procedure | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 21 | |
| Year 1 and 2 | Credits | |
| Fall | Summer | |
| CJLE 150 - Life Saving Skills | 1 | |
| CJLE 180 - Health and Wellness in Everyday Policing | 2 | |
| CJLE 298 - Internship | 6 | |
| Year Total: | 9 | |
| Total Program Credits: | 30 | |