Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement

In the Law Enforcement and Investigations course, you will receive academic instruction with hands-on training needed to develop the knowledge and skills for a future career in the criminal justice field. Guest speakers, discussions, demonstrations, lectures, role-playing and practical exercises are just some of the activities that will allow you to better understand the various training procedures used by law enforcement and investigation professionals.

College credits can also be earned if you maintain a “B” or above grade at the following schools: Alexandria Technical & Community College, Hennepin Technical College, Normandale Community College, & Rochester Technical and Community College.

Program Highlights

Skills Needed for Success

Crime Scene Investigation

Criminal justice: policing, courts & corrections

Patrol procedures and tactics

Squad car familiarization

Ethics

High and low risk traffic stop techniques

Radio communication

Fingerprinting and booking

Laser shot / situational judgement scenarios

Criminal & traffic statutes

Obtaining information & intelligence

Computerized firing range

Defensive tactics

Evidence procedures

Criminal Investigations

Specialized investigative techniques

Interview & interrogation

Types of Investigations

Effective report writing

Must be able to work independently

Strong writing and reading skills

Critical thinking skills

Detail oriented

Decisiveness

Listening & public speaking skills

Time management skills 

Law Enforcement Syllabuses

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Law Enforcement

Mr. Brad Murkins

Instructor Phone Number Email
Brad Murkins 763-684-2273 brad.murkins@wrighttech.org
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