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| ADJUS 10 | INTRODUCTION TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): None.
History and philosophy of administration of justice in America from its inception to its role in a culturally diverse society. Identification and explanation of the various components of the criminal justice system; theories of crime, punishment and rehabilitation; examination of the contemporaneous hiring processes of law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to preparation of the application, oral board analysis and overall examination of the system requirements. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only
#0034 7:55am- 9:00am MWF Lecture V213 GALLON D L
#1038 10:05am-11:10am MWF Lecture V213 GALLON D L
#2586 5:25pm- 7:00pm TuTh Lecture IT140 LOMELI B C
| ADJUS 12 | CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of AdJus 10.
Historical development of criminal law; legal research methods; classification of crime through critical thinking analysis as seen through the eyes of the investigator and the trier of fact; in-depth analysis of homicide and related crimes against persons; survey of property crimes and drug and alcohol related offenses; thorough exposure to legal concepts for those considering careers in law enforcement and related legal professions. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only
#1028 9:00am-10:05am MWF Lecture V213 GALLON D L
#0037 11:10am-12:15pm MWF Lecture V213 GALLON D L
#0039 7:00pm-10:20pm Tu Lecture V213 GALLON D L
| ADJUS 14 | LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): AdJus 10, 12.
Origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of evidence; constitutional and procedural considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility; judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies; evidentiary requirements justifying the use of force or deadly weapons by peace officers. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only
#0040 8:50am-10:25am TuTh Lecture V213 GALLON D L
| ADJUS 18 | COMMUNITY RELATIONS | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): AdJus l0.
Survey of the relationships of the criminal justice system and the community; symptomatic aspects of community mistrust, lack of cooperation and misunderstanding. The process of interaction between the criminal justice practitioner and the citizen. Analysis of how relationships are developed, maintained and changed. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grading: Letter Grade Only
#0042 7:00pm-10:20pm Th Lecture V213 GOODEN J M
| ADJUS 19 | PRINCIPLES OF INVESTIGATION | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): AdJus 10, 12.
Basic principles of all types of investigations utilized in the justice system. Includes human aspects in dealing with the public, specific knowledge necessary for handling crime scenes; interviews, evidence, surveillance, follow-up, technical resources and case preparation. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only
#0043 10:25am- Noon TuTh Lecture V213 GALLON D L
| ADJUS 22 | CONCEPTS OF ENFORCEMENT SERVICES | 3 Units |
Prerequisite(s): AdJus 12.
Theories, philosophies and concepts related to the role expectations of the enforcement officer. Emphasis on patrol, and public service responsibilities and their relationship to the administration of justice system. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU Grading: Letter Grade Only
#0044 7:00pm-10:20pm W Lecture V213 VICINO C O
| ADJUS 122 | FIELD PRACTICE IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE | 2 Units |
Prerequisite(s): AdJus 12, maintain enrollment in 7 units or more including field practice.
Supervised field experience or employment in Administration of Justice, on-the-job training with local criminal justice agency. Student must meet all requirements of participating agency. Maximum credit 8 units, 2 units each semester. Credit/no credit grading. Total of 180 hours lecture. Grading: Pass/No Pass Only
#2693 TBA Lab V213 GALLON D L
11.3 Hours TBA per week
| ADJUS 128 | USE OF FORCE | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): AdJus 10.
Methods required for the use-of-force in the law enforcement field. Preparation for taking law enforcement self-defense test. Protection against persons armed with dangerous and deadly weapons. Demonstration and drill in limited number of "holds" and "come alongs". Restraint of prisoners and mentally ill persons. Use of baton and application of self-defense kicks and handcuffing techniques. Total of 27 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
#3280 Noon- 1:30pm W LecLab IT141 CAPISTRANO T
& 1:30pm- 3:20pm W W203 CAPISTRANO T
| ADJUS 130 | FIREARMS | 1 Unit |
Prerequisite(s): AdJus 14.
Moral aspects, legal provisions, safety precautions and restrictions covering use of firearms; firing of sidearms and shotguns; related first aid. Total of 9 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only
This class will be held at the Pasadena Police Range,
2783 Eaton Canyon Drive, Pasadena.
#2546 8:00am- Noon F LecLab PPR EVANS K
Short Term: 09/2/11-10/28/11
PPR: Pasadena Police Range, 2783 Eaton Canyon Dr., Pasadena