Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify and apply principles of criminal law.

• Demonstrate appropriate methods of arrest and control.

• Understand the minimum training standards for California POST-certified peace officers.

Assessments and Grading

Arrest and Control

• Wear comfortable clothing suitable for vigorous physical activity in a mat room

• No shorts, tank tops, sleeveless shirts, or open-toe shoes

• This day comprises 10 hours of instruction, plus an hour allocated for lunch, making it an 11-hour day. Plan accordingly. Due to the physical nature of this course, it is advisable to bring ample water and snacks.

End-of-Course Test

• You must bring a valid, government-issued photo ID

• You will have 2 hours to complete the end-of-course test on a POST computer.

• You must score at least 75% to receive a POST certificate and pass the course.

• Per POST, if you fail the end-of-course test, you may request remediation and retest within 90 calendar days of the initial end-of-course test date.

• If you do not request the remediation and retest within the 90-day allotment, you will not be permitted to retest, and you will need to repeat the course per POST.

• If you fail the initial end-of-course test, you will receive the appropriate letter grade on your Miramar College academic record, and passing the retest later does not change your final course grade. Taking and passing the retest within 90 calendar days only grants you the POST course certificate.

The PC 832 end-of-course test covers content from LD 5, 15, 16, 20, and 39, which are found in the POST student workbooks. 

Instructors and the course coordinator will not distribute a study guide and may not discuss examination questions or the specific construct of the POST end-of-course test.

Cheating in any manner will result in a failure of the POST end-of-course test, a lower letter grade on your college record, and an academic dishonesty report to Miramar College, POST, and your sponsoring employment agency. Additionally, you are subject to a $1,000 fine per California Penal Code section 13510.4.

Professionalism Policy

During this course, the same level of professionalism demonstrated in the criminal justice workplace is expected in your interactions with the instructors, staff, and students. Dress comfortably and professionally in your agency's uniform or other suitable civilian attire. Please do not wear shorts, cut-offs, ripped clothing, tank tops, sleeveless shirts, t-shirts with offensive writing or pictures, other revealing clothing, flip-flops, sandals, or open-toe shoes.

To avoid distractions in class, the following is prohibited during all instruction and learning activities: phone or electronic device use (except for notetaking or referencing the POST material), phone conversations, text messaging, any other computer use unrelated to the course, eating, sleeping, and talking. If you leave your phone powered on, it must be in silent or vibrate mode. If you must take a call, discreetly and quietly step outside and keep it brief.

Additionally, firearms and other weapons are prohibited in class unless you are a peace officer on active duty. Anyone violating this policy or in any other way interfering with the course delivery will be asked to leave regardless of how many course hours have been completed, and the transgression will be reported to the college, POST, and sponsoring agency.

DSPS Accommodations

This course requires students to participate in strenuous physical activity. If you have a medical condition that limits your participation in strenuous physical activity, please notify your instructor immediately before any activity.

Students with verified disabilities should contact Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS), Room K1-204, 619-388-7312, and complete the accommodations assessment well before the course begins to ensure the timely provision of services. The student is responsible for identifying themselves with the appropriate instructors and the PC 832 program coordinator to discuss the authorized accommodations. Questions or complaints regarding DSPS or academic accommodations should be addressed to the college's 504 Officer, Adrian Gonzalez, VP of Student Services, 619-388-7810, Room N-203.

SDCCD Non-Discrimination Policy

SDCCD Board of Trustees Policy BP 3410 prohibits discrimination per state and federal laws

Course Schedule 

(Subject to adjustments based on instructional requirements and facility availability)

2/24 Mon 0800/1000 – Leadership/Professionalism/Ethics (LD 1) – Juan Cephas

• 1000/1200 – Policing in the Community (LD 3) – Juan Cephas

• 1200/1300 – Lunch

• 1300/1400 – Cultural Diversity (LD 42) Juan Cephas

• 1400/1700 – Use of Force (LD 20) – Ashley Cummins

2/25 Tue 0800/1100 – Introduction to Criminal Law (LD 5) – Greg Olson

• 1100/1200 – Lunch

• 1200/1400 – Report Writing (LD 18) – Greg Olson

• 1400/1700 – Search & Seizure (LD 16) – Greg Olson

2/26 Wed 0800/1000 – Administration of Justice (LD 2) – Greg Olson

• 1000/1100 – Crimes against the Justice System (LD 39) – Greg Olson

• 1100/1200 – Lunch

• 1200/1700 – Laws of Arrest (LD 15) – Greg Olson

2/27 Thu 0700/1200 – Arrest and Control (LD 33) – Carey Brooks/Dave Yu/ J.Jarjura

• 1200/1300 – Lunch

• 1300/1800 – Arrest and Control (LD 33) – Carey Brooks/Dave Yu/J. Jarjura

2/28 Fri 0800/1000 – Presentation of Evidence (LD 17) – Greg Olson

• 1000/1200 – Crime Scenes (LD 30) – Greg Olson

• 1200/1300 – Lunch

• 1300/1500 – POST End of Course Test – Scott Moller