Rochester Community and Technical College · Courses
POFS
5 courses with the subject POFS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
POFS 2101Crime Scene Processing2
1 hour lecture/week - 5 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course covers the responsibilities and duties of officers conducting a preliminary investigation of a crime scene. Topics include recognition, preservation, and recovery of physical evidence, crime scene photography, sketching and recovery of latent fingerprints. This course focuses on lab activities allowing students to develop skills relative to crime scene processing, evidence collection and presentation. In order to enroll in this course a student must have approval by a Minnesota Professional Peace Officer Education Program Coordinator and successful completion of psychological and physical exams. Completion Requirements: A minimum of a C grade will be required to pass this course. (
None) (Other Requirements: Program Approval and Peace Officer or Criminal Justice Major) Pg. 332
POFS 2102Traffic Enforcement3
1 hour lecture/week - 3 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course covers instruction and practical experience in radar operation and DUI detection, testing, and processing. Students demonstrate their ability in simulated situations through the use of appropriate methods and by preparing concise, accurate reports. Elements of traffic offenses are analyzed and applied to hypothetical situations. Students learn the basic theory and use of radar and current trends in violations and arrest. Students learn the performance and limitations of patrol vehicle under different conditions. In order to enroll in this course a student must have approval by a Minnesota Professional Peace Officer Education Program Coordinator and successful completion of psychological and physical exams. Completion Requirements: A minimum of a “C” grade will be required to pass this course. (
None) (Other Requirements: Program Approval and a Peace Officer or Criminal Justice Major)
POFS 2103Defensive Tactics2
1 hour lecture/week - 3 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course works to install confidence to overcome physical resistance and to control the person under arrest or being restrained. This course aids to reduce the likelihood of injury to the peace officer, minimize the use of excessive force and positive self-image with physical and mental conditioning. Basic techniques on how to best defend against certain common types of attack and reasonable force necessary to overcome the resistance being offered, analysis of physical confrontations and basic principles are demonstrated with practical exercises. Lectures include terminology used when documenting and testifying in court regarding the use of force compliance techniques. The use of chemical agents is also covered. Students will learn proper deployment techniques and then be exposed to chemical agents. In order to enroll in this course a student must have approval by a Minnesota Professional Peace Officer Education Program Coordinator and successful completion of psychological and physical exams. Completion Requirements: A minimum of a “C” grade will be required to pass this course. (
None) (Other requirements: Program Approval and a Peace Officer or Criminal Justice Major)
POFS 2104Firearms for SKILLS2
1 hour lecture/week - 3 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course covers the use of deadly force, firearms safety, care and cleaning of service weapons, and firearms shooting principles. The course focuses on student's decision-making ability and firearms shooting ability. Student’s will shoot handguns, shotguns, and rifles with a variety of different types of ammunition. Student’s will be involved in simulator training on a variety of situations and be evaluated on their decision making. Students will learn techniques associated with responses to active shooter situations. In order to enroll in this course a student must have approval by a Minnesota Professional Peace Officer Education Program Coordinator and successful completion of psychological and physical exams. Completion Requirements: A minimum of a “C” grade will be required to pass this course. (
None) (Other Requirements: Program Approval and a Peace Officer or Criminal Justice Major) Pg. 333
POFS 2105Patrol Practical3
1 hour lecture/week - 5 hours lab/week - Common Course Outline This course covers the factors and duties relative to patrol and basic communication systems. Proper patrol techniques relative to handling a variety of different situations will be covered. This course includes knowledge and skills to preserve the peace and tranquility of the community and to protect the lives and property of the people who live in and visit that community. This course also covers patrol functions and patrol techniques relative to beat patrol. Officer survival, misdemeanor and felony crimes in progress, searches of buildings and persons, traffic stops, and dealing with field problems are discussed. Accident investigation and defensive driving issues are also covered in this class. Accident investigations focus on basic-on-scene investigations of traffic accidents. Topics of hazardous materials and blood borne pathogens are also covered. Students will also learn how to deal with individuals that are suffering a crisis or suffer from mental illness. In order to enroll in this course a student must have approval by a Minnesota Professional Peace Officer Education Program Coordinator and successful completion of psychological and physical exams. Completion Requirements: A minimum of a “C” grade will be required to pass this course. (
