Courses and Job Skills

Through courses including Police Patrol Procedures, Communications for Public Safety, Criminal Investigation, Firearms, and Life Saving Skills, you will gain these valuable job skills:

• Summarize the development and content of Federal, Montana, and Tribal laws and the basics of criminal procedure.
• Follow the basic structure of patrol operations, respond to various patrol-related scenarios using best practices, and translate events through verbal or written reports.
• Practice impartial and fair policing when interacting with diverse populations and apply best practices to foster healthy outcomes for officers and citizens.
• Apply the investigative training appropriate to the circumstances of a particular encounter (ranging from active crime scene management to interview and interrogation).
• Demonstrate appropriate lifesaving skills called on by a situation, including defensive tactics, officer use of force, and basic medical attention.
• Use appropriate communication strategies called on by a situation including constructive questioning, de-escalation, report writing, and use of inclusive language and legal terminology.