Corrections Academy Basic Curriculum

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1 Introduction to Training & Corrections 4
2 Departmental Organizational Structure 2
3 Correctional Security and Offender Supervision 4
4 Physical Fitness Conditioning 35
5 Criminal Justice System 2
6 Dept. Policies/Procedures & Emergency Plan 2
7 Officer Safety/Restraint/Straight Baton 50
8 Ethics & Professionalism 3
9 Offender/Staff Relations 2
10 Interpersonal Communication (IPC) 12
11 Report Writing 12
12 Minority Relations / Sexual Harrassment 4
13 Correctional Law and Legal Responsibilities 4
14 Search Procedures 4
15 Narcotic Recognition & Addictive Issues 2
16 Preservation of Evidence 2
17 Consent of Decree / ACA 4
18 Infectious Diseases 4
19 Special Needs Offenders 8
20 Introduction to Inmate Classification 2
21 Control Center Operations 2
22 Count Procedures 2
23 Key & Tool Control 2
24 Radio & Telephone Communications 3
25 Fire Safety 4
26 Standard First Aid & CPR (American Red Cross) 8
27 Use of Force 4
28 Inmate Transport Procedures 4
29 Institutional Tour/On Site OJT (Optional) 0
30 Firearms Certification 40
31 Chemical Agents/Special Munitions & Control Devices 12
32 Crisis Intervention 8
33 Hostage Situations 4
34 Suicide Prevention 4
35 Institutional Inmate Gangs 8
36 Stress Management 4
37 Defensive Driving Course 8
38 Courtroom Demeanor 2
39 Dealing with the Female Offender 4
40 Domestic Relations 4
41 Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace 4
42 Reserved For Later Use 0
43 Reserved For Later Use 0
44 Reserved For Later Use 0
45 Reserved For Later Use 0
46 Leadership 4
47 L.E.T.R.A 40
48 Substance Abuse 4
49 Written Exams 8
50 Graduation Practice 2
51 Graduation Preparation 2
52 Graduation 2
TOTAL COURSE HOURS 320

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