Law Enforcement AAS
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Upon completion of the program, students should be able to:
Identify and apply the laws of the criminal justice system in a fair and impartial manner.
Communicate effectively in law enforcement settings.
Apply critical thinking and technical skills involving law enforcement and the community they serve.
Demonstrate proficiency in applying law enforcement skills through practical application.
Exhibit personal accountability and professionalism.
Identify and apply investigative skills and evidence handling in a proficient manner.
Through written and physical skills exams, demonstrate knowledge in core competencies and defensive and control skills as mandated by P.O.S.T for entry-level Idaho peace officers.
Through scenario testing, monitored by experienced police officers, demonstrate proficiency in investigative skills, human relations skills and core competencies as mandated by P.O.S.T for entry-level Idaho peace officers.
Communicate effectively, in both written and oral forms, to varied audiences to serve diverse purposes as part of their studies at NIC and beyond.
Think quantitatively, evaluate data, and draw conclusions using sound mathematical principles and practices.
Use social science reasoning to inquire, critically consume relevant information, and develop insights on individual, social, community, world problems and questions.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the following North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements: Written and Oral Communication; Mathematical Ways of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and an additional program-designated or selected course from any of the GEM requirements.