SUNY Erie Community College

POLICE SCIENCE

Program Competencies

Upon graduating the Police Science Program, the officer will be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the criminal justice vocabulary;
• demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical and historical background in the three parts of criminal justice: law enforcement, courts and corrections;
• demonstrate an understanding of the theories and causes of crime, whether economic, sociological and psychological;
• qualify on the range with a variety of police weapons;
• operate a police vehicle in pursuit and rapid response situations;
• prepare clear and concise police report and memos;
• understand the fundamentals of police crime-scene investigation;
• earn certification as an EMS First Responder;
• attain a level of physical fitness consistent with Cooper Standards;
• prove proficiency in arrest techniques, including use of non-lethal weapons;
• perform patrol and traffic functions efficiently; and
• possess familiarity with New York State Criminal Laws (e.g Penal Law, Code of Criminal Procedure and V&T Laws).