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AJ 49 - Penal Code 832 - Arrest and Firearms


3 units
2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab per week to be arranged
Enrollment Limitation: Students must have a Department of Justice (DOJ) background clearance prior to enrolling in this course.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 84  
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course is designed to meet the minimum requirements for training as required by Penal Code Section 832.  It is a standardized course and is certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). The course is approved by P.O.S.T. in the areas of leadership, laws of arrest, legal use of force, arrest and control methods (defensive tactics) and firearms training.  It has fourteen individual topics called learning domains consisting of 38 hours of lecture covering twelve of the learning domains, 10 hours of training in defensive tactics and 24 hours in the safe manipulation of a pistol, for total of 72 hours.  The course learning domains contain the minimum required foundational information that will enhance an individual’s ability to gain employment in all law enforcement or allied agencies.

Note: Letter grade or pass/no pass option. Students pay fees for this course for Department of Justice background check and clearance, firing range, ammunition and targets.



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