• CRMJ 1700: FIREARMS I

  2.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course will emphasize the principles and practices of safe pistol handling techniques and basic marksmanship fundamentals. An introduction to use of force (Officer presence, Pepper Spray and Taser) policies and case law, along with scenario training in VirTra 300 simulator will take place. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CRMJ 2120 or CRMJ 1201.Consent of instructor, and 18 years of age or older. (2 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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• CRMJ 1705: FIREARMS II

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course will continue from skills developed in Firearms I including constitutional requirements, laws, and policies regulating the police use of force and the physiological and psychological effects of Use of Force in policing. The student will continue the use of pistol, OC spray, Taser, and be introduced to Less than Lethal Bean Bag/Shotgun and M4 Rifle in the VirTra 300LE Simulator. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CRMJ 1700 with a C or better. Consent of Instructor required, must be 18 years of age or older. (2 hr lec 2 hr lab)
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• CRMJ 1710: FIREARMS II

  2.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course will continue from skills developed in Firearms I including constitutional requirements, laws, and policies regulating the police use of force and the physiological and psychological effects of Use of Force in policing. The student will continue the use of pistol, OC spray, Taser, and be introduced to Less than Lethal Bean Bag/Shotgun and M4 Rifle in the VirTra 300LE Simulator. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CRMJ 1700 with a C- or better. (2 hr lec 2 hr lab)
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• CRMJ 1720: FIREARMS III ADVANCED TACTICS

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course furthers the study of Constitutional and "Use of Force" issues that may apply when responding to emergency situations and evaluating possible alternatives for law enforcement using the VirTra 300LE Firearms Simulator. Training in stressful situations will chanllenge the student to perform and exhibit critial judgment,creative thinking, and communication skills under simulated real-life conditions. The class will emphasize the use of certain law enforement weapons, both lethal and less lethal in a safe and controlled environment. Students will be required to respond to scenarios involving continuum of force decisions and repercussions that may arise in a dynamic and rapidly changing situation. Prerequistion: successfully complete CRMJ 1700 Firearms I and CRMJ 1710 Firearms II;or be currently enrolled in CRMJ 1020 Intro to Policing or instructor approval.
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• CRMJ 2120: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  An exploration of the police, courts, and correctional agencies that oversee American justice. Examines process and philosophies that underlie the establishment of the modern criminal justice system. Credit cannot be earned in both CRMJ 2120 and POLS 2120. (3 hrs lec)
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• CRMJ 2130: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  An overview and examination of basic criminal investigation techniques, procedures, and methods. Topics include the theory of criminal investigation, information gathering and analysis, the collection and preservation of evidence, and investigation strategies and techniques. Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent enrolment in CRMJ 2120 and CRMJ 1201. (3 hrs lec)
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• CRMJ 2201: ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course covers the legal framework of environmental protection and natural resource management law as they have evolved in the United States. Administrative law, judicial review, and the public trust doctrine are foundational legal concepts of federal environmental and natural resource policy and law. Topics include laws associated with environmental impact assessment, air and water pollution control, water resources, wetlands, fish and wildlife, endangered species, and federal land management policies. Prerequisite: Take CRMJ 1201 Introduction to Conservation Law Enforcement or CRMJ 2210 Criminal Law or consent of instructor. (3 hrs lec)
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• CRMJ 2210: CRIMINAL LAW

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  A survey of the basic fundamental principles of American substantive criminal law. Topics include the nature and origin of criminal law, Constitutional limitations, criminal liability, criminal defenses and excuses, and exploration into the elements of criminal offenses. Credit cannot be earned in both CRMJ 2210 and POLS 2210. (3 hrs lec)
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• CRMJ 2230: LAW OF EVIDENCE

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course overviews basic evidentiary rules and procedures. Topics include different types of evidence, the burden and standard of proof needed in criminal and civil court, hearsay evidence, privilege of witnesses, the right to silence, admissions and confessions, search and seizure, and improperly obtained evidence. Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent enrolment in CRMJ 2210. (3 hrs lec)
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• CRMJ 2350: INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This course is a general overview of the historical origin of America's correctional system. Students will be familiarized with the formal structure, organization, and operation of our correctional systems as well as introduced to aspects of community-based corrections. Prerequisite: CRMJ 2120 or CRMJ/SOC 2400. (3 hrs lec)
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