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Municipal Police

Program Codes: CMUNP
Certificate

The program of instruction associated with the Pennsylvania Act 120 Municipal Police Officers Basic Training Curriculum is designed to address the multi-faceted role of the police officer in a complex, democratic society. This 23-week program of instruction and study emphasizes task proficiency, professional development, and role and value understandings requisite for a high quality police service.

As an entry-level program of instruction, this curriculum has a specific focus - the municipal police patrol officer. The program aims to build a firm training and educational foundation upon which a professional police career can be built.

Upon completing this program, students will be prepared for entry level positions as police officers in any municipality, park rangers, deputy sheriffs, security guards, and many other related positions in the criminal justice system. With experience, one may qualify for promotion to higher-level supervisory positions.

After completing this certificate program, a student may transfer to a two-year degree program in law enforcement, referencing associate degree requirements for course equivalency. Cadets are encouraged to consider enrolling in the associate degree program. All students will receive 22 credits that may be applied to the Criminal Justice Associate Degree program at Mercyhurst North East.

Program Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate basic skills and knowledge of the criminal justice system.
  • Demonstrate exemplary written and communication interpersonal skills.
  • Evaluate and apply basic knowledge of legal aspects of police operations.
  • Demonstrate exemplary problem solving skills.
  • Understand and demonstrate good investigative technique.
  • Understand the differences and work effectively with diverse populations.
  • Exhibit good situational awareness and judgement.
  • Demonstrate the ability to correctly articulate high stress events.
  • Demonstrate physical fitness, stamina, and fine motor skills related to the profession.
INTRODUCTION TO THE ACADEMY
Course Code:
MUNP 101
Active Term:
All Terms
/ All Years
Course Description:

This course examines the Pennsylvania Act 120 and the authority of the Municipal Police Education and Training Commission and the Pennsylvania legal system. It further examines the history of modern law enforcement, contemporary issues in police community relations and ethics.

Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lecture
x
MUNP 101
INTRODUCTION TO THE ACADEMY
1
PHYSICAL&EMOTIONAL READINESS
Course Code:
MUNP 104
Active Term:
All Terms
/ All Years
Course Description:

This course provides concepts in Physical Fitness, Emotional Health/Stress Management. This course also includes the Academy physical fitness requirements.

Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lecture
x
MUNP 104
PHYSICAL&EMOTIONAL READINESS
1
LAW & PROCEDURES
Course Code:
MUNP 107
Active Term:
All Terms
/ All Years
Course Description:

This course examines concepts in the areas of constitutional law, criminal procedure, criminal law and motor vehicle law as those concepts relate to criminal justice. This course also examines developing legal issues in criminal law.

Credit:
4
Instruction methods:
Lecture
x
MUNP 107
LAW & PROCEDURES
4
PATROL PROCEDURES & OPERATIONS
Course Code:
MUNP 110
Active Term:
All Terms
/ All Years
Course Description:

This course provides an overview of those basic line functions found within municipal law enforcement agencies. Included are patrol procedures and community policing concepts currently being undertaken that enhance those relationships between the police and the community they serve. The role of other operating components found within law enforcement agencies will be explored along with the responsibilities of the services and auxiliary bureaus.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
x
MUNP 110
PATROL PROCEDURES & OPERATIONS
3
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
Course Code:
MUNP 115
Active Term:
All Terms
/ All Years
Course Description:

This course presents basic procedures in the investigation of criminal matters. Included are interview procedures, crime scene examinations, development of information, procedures for solving crimes, criminalistics, and the use of forensic sciences.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
x
MUNP 115
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
3
TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Course Code:
MUNP 120
Active Term:
All Terms
/ All Years
Course Description:

Ths course explores the most important topics encountered in contemporary policing. This includes but are not limited to criminal acivity, controlled substances, cultural diversity, handling juveniles and more.

Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
x
MUNP 120
TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
3
MECHANICS OF ARREST
Course Code:
MUNP 125
Active Term:
All Terms
/ All Years
Course Description:

A study of the judicial process and the legal framework encountered by the law enforcement which develops a basic understanding and application of the physical process of arrest, officer discretion in arrest/non-arrest situations, risk factors and appropriate response.

Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lecture
x
MUNP 125
MECHANICS OF ARREST
1
VEHICLE OPERATIONS & PROCEDURES
Course Code:
MUNP 130
Active Term:
All Terms
/ All Years
Course Description:

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the best practices in emergency vehicle operation. It further offers practical, behind the wheel exercises in vehicle maneuvering with various road conditions.

Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lecture
x
MUNP 130
VEHICLE OPERATIONS & PROCEDURES
1
FIRST AID & CPR
Course Code:
MUNP 135
Active Term:
All Terms
/ All Years
Course Description:

This course offers "hands on" insruction in first aid and CPR. Further is instruction in surviving a traumatic incident by maintaining self-reliant and offensive position by employing emerency medical tactics and extrication techniques.

Credit:
1
Instruction methods:
Lecture
x
MUNP 135
FIRST AID & CPR
1
TACTICAL SELF DEFENSE
Course Code:
MUNP 140
Active Term:
All Terms
/ All Years
Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the basic legal information and framework and tactics that apply to unarmed and armed self-defense. It further prepares the student for law enforcement, legal, psychological, and tactical events that can be expected during and after such an encounter.

Credit:
4
Instruction methods:
Lecture
x
MUNP 140
TACTICAL SELF DEFENSE
4
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