Administration of Justice
50 courses · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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JLE 100 Basic Police Academy
- Units
- 22-27
- Prerequisite
- This course is open to those students who meet and satisfy entry requirements including written examination, physical fitness examination, DOJ fingerprint clearance, medical clearance and medical insurance. This course requires significant time commitments and outside course work including uniform preparation, homework assignments and equipment maintenance as well as mandated field trips as needed to cover all material
This variable hour course satisfies all minimum required training mandates governed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) entry level Peace Officers. The course includes fundamental principles, procedures and techniques of law enforcement, including: Criminal Law, Patrol procedures, Cultural Diversity, Investigative procedures, Report Writing, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Leadership, Ethics, Community Relations, Police Vehicles Operations, Traffic Enforcement, Accident Investigation and First Aid/CPR. PREREQUISITE: This course is open to those students who meet and satisfy entry requirements including written examination, physical fitness examination, DOJ fingerprint clearance, medical clearance and medical insurance. This course requires significant time commitments and outside course work including uniform preparation, homework assignments and equipment maintenance as well as mandated field trips as needed to cover all material.
JLE 102 Police Supervisor Course
- Units
- 2
- Prerequisite
- JLE100 Basic Police Academy or equivalent
This course emphasizes the basic elements of supervision and how they may be applied to police work. Essentials of good leadership and understanding of the basic needs of human beings as well as ways to stimulate subordinates to better performance are the contents of the course. This is a pass/no pass course. PREREQUISITE: JLE100 Basic Police Academy or equivalent.
JLE 105 Correctional Officer Basic Academy
- Units
- 8-15.5
This course is designed to meet the California Corrections Standard Authority (CSA) requirements for entry level training of Correctional Officers for adult institutions. The course includes lecture and practical application skills and knowledge including roles and responsibilities of the adult corrections officer, Title 15, Title 22, professionalism and ethics, and proper techniques to maintain the safety and security of inmates.
JLE 107 Basic Academy Requalification
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100 or Equivalent
The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certifies this 160 hour course of training. It meets the content and hour requirement established by POST for re-qualification of former officers who have not been working as full time enforcement officers in California for a period exceeding three (3) years. PREREQUISITE: JLE 100 or Equivalent
JLE 110 CIT Academy
- Units
- 1
This course will provide students with the proper techniques for safe and secure contact, detainment and transport of individuals with mental disorders (Welfare and Institution Code section 5150) to appropriate designated mental health facilities. This is a pass/no pass course.
JLE 111 Background Investigation
- Units
- 0.5
- Prerequisite
- POST Certificate (JLE 100) or Equivalent, Valid California Driver's License
This course is designed to give students the skills necessary to become an accomplished Background Investigator. This course applies the fundamentals of background investigation, interviewing, the use of psychological screening, polygraphs, legal aspects of background investigation, and verbal/non-verbal communication. This course is certified by POST. PREREQUISITE: POST Certificate (JLE 100) or Equivalent, Valid California Driver's License.
JLE 112 Sexual Assault Investigations
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100
The course is a balance between a police officer's duties in handling sexual assault cases and being sensitive and aware of the victim's needs. Attention is given to the psychological as well as physical trauma a rape victim encounters. The legal aspects of the case will also be emphasized. This is a pass/no pass course. Prerequisite: JLE 100
JLE 114 Child Abuse Investigation
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- Basic Police Academy or equivalent; JLE 100
An intensive study in causes, recognition, identification of abuse, neglect and sexual exploitation of children. Emphasis will be placed on laws, procedure of handling cases, effective interviewing/investigative techniques and action/referral. This is a pass/no pass course. PREREQUISITE: Basic Police Academy or equivalent; JLE 100
JLE 118 Field Training Officer
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- POST Basic Certificate of Equivalent
This course will develop student proficiency in adult learning theory, evaluation and documentation, leadership, remedial training and other skills necessary to become a qualified Field Training Officer. This course meets minimum California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training requirements for Field Training Officers and follows the guidelines and standards under 832.3 of the Penal Code. (POST Certified) PREREQUISITE: POST Basic Certificate of Equivalent.
JLE 119 Field Training Officer Update
- Units
- 0.5
- Prerequisite
- POST Basic Certificate or Equivalent, JLE 118 or Equivalent
This course provides students with updated information to include role and responsibility of the Field Training Officer, legislative and training updates, principles of learning, and standards of documentation and remediation. The course examines state-mandated update training required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). This course satisfies the State requirement for triennial certification of the FTO according to POST. PREREQUISITE: POST Basic Certificate or Equivalent, JLE 118 or Equivalent.
JLE 121 Advanced Officer Training
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100
This course is designed to provide a mechanism whereby students may insure that the necessary new skills and those previously learned skills are maintained and reinforced. This course satisfies Advanced Officer Training requirements from the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). This is a pass/no pass course. Repetition of this course is necessary for a student to meet legally mandated training. PREREQUISITE: JLE 100.
JLE 131 PC 832 - Firearms
- Units
- 0.5
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100 or Equivalent or Department of Justice Clearance (DOJ)
This course covers the legal requirements for carrying and using firearms. Participants are instructed in the safe handling of firearms and techniques of shooting. This course is certified by the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). This is a pass/no pass PREREQUISITE: JLE 100 or Equivalent or Department of Justice Clearance (DOJ).
JLE 132 PC 832 - Laws of Arrest/Search & Seizure
- Units
- 1
This 40 hour course curriculum covers professional orientation, laws of arrest, search, seizure, evidence, preliminary investigations, communications and arrest techniques. This course satisfies PC 832 requirements for entry level but does not include the firearms portion. This course may be offered as a component of Correctional Officer Core Course or as part of an 18 unit approved certificate for Reserve Police Officer.
JLE 135 Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Units
- 1-2
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100 or equivalent
This is a 40 - 80 variable unit course that meets the training requirements of The Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). It covers Control Techniques, Weapon Retention, Legal Issues, plus topics designed to provide training for currently employed law enforcement officials to become instructors in defensive tactics. This course may be replaced for new content, ongoing training or updating. This course is a pass/no pass course. Prerequisite: JLE 100 or equivalent
JLE 140 Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
- Units
- 2
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100 or possess POST basic training certificate to qualify for peace officer status
This Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) course is designed to provide the student with current tactics and techniques associated with planning, entries, searching, and evacuating in high risk police actions. Topics include tactical movements and entries, hostage situations, tactical assaults. Multi-weapon use, sniper tactics, combat tactics, and use of gas masks and other personal protective equipment. This is a pass/no pass course. Prerequisite: JLE 100 or possess POST basic training certificate to qualify for peace officer status.
JLE 140S Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
- Units
- 2
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100 or possess POST basic training certificate to qualify for peace officer status
This Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) course is designed to provide the student with current tactics and techniques associated with room entries in high risk police actions. Topics include tactical movements ,entries, vehicle movement, and hostage handling. This is a pass/no pass course. Prerequisite: JLE 100 or possess POST basic training certificate to qualify for peace officer status.
JLE 142 Basic Police Academy Modular Level III
- Units
- 4
- Prerequisite
- Complete the Academy Application process including medical clearance, proof of medical insurance, DMV history and DOJ Firearms Clearance
This is a 164 hour course is certified by the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) and meets the content and hour requirements established by POST for Level III Reserve Police Officers. This course also includes mandated field trips to cover all the material. This course combined with current PC 832 certificate, Level I and Level II certificates meet the regular basic academy requirements. PREREQUISITE: Complete the Academy Application process including medical clearance, proof of medical insurance, DMV history and DOJ Firearms Clearance.
JLE 143 Basic Police Academy Modular, Level II
- Units
- 7.5
- Prerequisite
- Completion of POST Basic Police Academy Modular Level III course Completion of POST Level II course entry requirements Medical insurance Valid California drivers license DOJ clearance per Penal Code 13511.5
This course is certified by the commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and meets the content and hour requirements established by POST for Level II Reserve Peace Officers. This course also includes mandated field trips to cover all the material.This course combined with Level I and Level III certificates meet the regular basic academy requirements. (280 hours) PREREQUISITE: Completion of POST Basic Police Academy Modular Level III course Completion of POST Level II course entry requirements Medical insurance Valid California drivers license DOJ clearance per Penal Code 13511.5
JLE 144 Basic Police Academy Modular, Level I
- Units
- 13.5
- Prerequisite
- Successful completion of POST Level I course entry requirements; POST entry reading and writing exam; Academy physical agility test; Medical insurance; Valid California Drivers License; Medical exam clearance by a licensed physician; DOJ clearance per Penal Code 13511.5; BAM III, BAM II
This course is certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and meets the content and hour requirements established by POST for Level I Reserve Police Officers. This course also includes mandated field trips to cover all the material. This course combined with Level III and Level II certificates meets the regular basic academy requirements. (544 hours) PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of POST Level I course entry requirements; POST entry reading and writing exam; Academy physical agility test; Medical insurance; Valid California Drivers License; Medical exam clearance by a licensed physician; DOJ clearance per Penal Code 13511.5; BAM III, BAM II
JLE 150 Traffic Investigations
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- POST Basic Certificate (JLE 100) or Equivalent, Valid California Driver's License
This course is designed to provide students with necessary investigative skills which will enable them to properly conduct thorough preliminary and follow-up investigations of vehicular collisions. The course is structured to augment training in vehicle accident investigation which students have already received and to provide specialized, advanced training in more sophisticated concepts and techniques of vehicle collision investigation which are applicable to follow-up investigations. This is a pass/no pass course. PREREQUISITE: POST Basic Certificate (JLE 100) or Equivalent, Valid California Driver's License.
JLE 153 Traffic Collision Investigations Intermediate
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100 POST Basic Certificate or Equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction
This course teaches the proper techniques for scene assessment, vehicle assessment, physical evidence, definitions and terminology, basic speed calculations, measuring and diagramming, and field and practical exercises in traffic collision investigations. This is a pass/no pass course. PREREQUISITE: JLE 100 POST Basic Certificate or Equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction.
JLE 154 Instructor Development Techniques
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Prerequisite
- JLE100 Basic Police Academy
The goal of this course is to prepare the experienced law enforcement officer to be an effective instructor for his agency. The course focuses on principles of learning, the police officer as an adult learner, determining training needs, and defining instructional objectives. The student will become familiar with effective communication and teaching strategies and will make presentations using lesson plans, visual support materials, and contemporary teaching techniques. The contents of this course can be applied to the beginning or experienced instructor of law enforcement topics. This is normally conducted as a 40-hour course. This is a pass/no pass course. PREREQUISITE: JLE100 Basic Police Academy
JLE 155 Officer Safety, Field Tactics
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100 Basic Police Academy or equivalent
This course focuses on officer safety tactics and skills including basic field techniques of officer safety, defensive driving, firearms, arrest and control techniques and physical fitness. The course will examine contemporary and safe techniques, legal mandates and new laws relative to each topic. PREREQUISITE: JLE 100 Basic Police Academy or equivalent
JLE 155S Officer Safety/Field Tactics
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100 Basic Police Academy or equivalent
This course focuses on safety tactics and skills including basic field techniques of officer safety, defensive driving, firearms, arrest and control techniques and physical fitness. The course will examine contemporary and safe techniques, legal mandates and new laws relative to each topic. PREREQUISITE: JLE 100 Basic Police Academy or equivalent.
JLE 156 Homicide Investigation
- Units
- 2
- Prerequisite
- Basic Police Academy or equivalent; JLE 100
A course teaches students the highly specialized field of Homicide Investigation. It will cover the legal aspects of death investigation, homicide crime scene procedures, autopsy, psychological profiling, criminal psychology, laboratory work, gunshots, asphyxia, drowning, burning, cutting, and stabbing, and interviewing techniques. PREREQUISITE: Basic Police Academy or equivalent; JLE 100
JLE 157 Firearms Update
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Prerequisite
- Completion of POST Basic Academy JLE 100 or Equivalent
This 16-40 hour variable course will provide students with updated instruction on tactical firearms instruction and lethal force required by P.O.S.T. The course consists of hands-on practical skills training reviews for instructors. Emphasis is on safety, knowledge of weapons and manipulative skills training. PREREQUISITE: Completion of POST Basic Academy JLE 100 or Equivalent.
JLE 159 Traffic Collision Investigation - Advanced
- Units
- 2
- Prerequisite
- Basic POST Certificate or Equivalent
- Advisory
- JLE 150 Traffic Investigation
This course builds on the concepts learned in the basic and intermediate courses. The course examines in detail the human environmental and vehicle factors of a traffic collision. The concepts taught include: a review of algebra and physics, interviewing techniques, roadway and environmental factors, advanced methods for processing collision scenes and creating scale diagrams, vehicle damage assessments, lamp analysis, occupant restraints, basic vehicle dynamics and occupant kinematics. Determination of speed based on projectile motion, and methods of conducting time-distance studies. This is a pass/no pass course. PREREQUISITE: Basic POST Certificate or Equivalent. ADVISORY: JLE 150 Traffic Investigation
JLE 160 Human Trafficking Advanced Topics
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100
This 24-40 hour advanced course will provide the student with skills beyond the foundational ICI Human Trafficking course to enhance their abilities to conduct human trafficking investigations. Prerequisite: JLE 100
JLE 164 Crime Scene Investigation
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- POST Basic Certificate or Equivalent
This course is designed for students who desire an introduction to the basic tasks and responsibilities of an Evidence Technician. Students will be provided with the basic knowledge and skills needed to identify, process, collect and preserve various types of physical evidence. This is a pass/no pass course. PREREQUISITE: POST Basic Certificate or Equivalent.
JLE 166 Crime Scene and Forensic Photography
- Units
- 0.5
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100 Basic Police Academy
This course provides the student with extensive knowledge and practical experience pertinent to crime scene and forensic photography of physical evidence, and latent prints found or developed on evidence. Equipment and procedures pertinent to crime scene and forensic photography and the detection and preservation of physical evidence will also be covered. Additional topics included in this course are: the proper selection of cameras, lenses, tripods, films, filters, specialized lighting techniques and high energy forensic lights. Prerequisite: JLE 100 Basic Police Academy
JLE 175 Basic Public Safety Dispatcher Academy
- Units
- 3
This 160 hour Basic Course satisfies the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) minimum training requirements for entry level dispatchers. The course also prepares each student for the fundamental principles, procedures, techniques, and duties of a public safety dispatcher within the law enforcement agency including: Ethics and Professionalism, Criminal Justice System, Workplace Communication, Telephone Technology and Procedures, Missing Persons, Domestic Violence, Community Policing, Cultural Diversity, Law enforcement Technologies, Radio Technologies and Procedures, Critical Incidents, and an overview of many other aspects of public safety.
JLE 176 Basic Public Safety Dispatcher - Update
- Units
- 1-5
This variable unit course is designed to provide necessary and required continuing professional training to public safety dispatchers as required by The Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). Students will learn radio procedures, radio systems, telephone procedures, legal updates and emergency dispatching techniques. PREREQUISTE: Basic Public Safety Dispatcher Academy or equivalent; JLE 175.
JLE 180 Law Enforcement Seminar
- Units
- 0.5-2
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100 or equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction
This course is designed to provide students with the necessary updates to skills and information required of police officers have been provided and those previously learned skills are maintained and reinforced. This course satisfies requirements from the Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). Modules will be combined to complete 16 - 80 hours annually. Repetition of this course is necessary for a student to meet legally mandated training. PREREQUISITE: JLE 100 or equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction.
JLE 189 Community Service Officer
- Units
- 7-11.5
This course provides basic training for Community Service Officers as well as incorporates PC832 Certification. The content includes all topics required for PC832 Laws of Arrest as well as: Law Enforcement Code of Ethics, Juvenile Law, Haz Mat, Prop 115 certification, First Aid/CPR, Use of Force with extensive focus on traffic control, investigations, and report writing. Emphasis on practical application of skills.
JLE 201 Vice Investigations
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- JLE100
This course is designed for investigators responsible for handling crimes related to prostitution, human trafficking, and a variety of nuisance crimes (animal fighting, gambling, loitering, piracy, and lewd and lascivious acts.) Students in this course are exposed to a series of various scenarios; including ABC buy/ bust exercises, prostitution stings, undercover surveillance practicals, use of website searches for out-calls, etc. This course will also provide training on technology used to commit crimes (internet); technology available to solve crimes, the proper use of informants, legal considerations and ethical issues. Prerequisite: JLE100
JLE 202 Financial Crimes
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- Basic Police Academy; JLE 100
This course is designed for investigators responsible for a variety of financial crimes. This course provides investigators with specialized training handling crimes related to check and credit card fraud, real estate fraud, and a variety of internet scams. This course will also provide training on technology used to commit crimes and technology available to solve crimes. PREREQUISITE: Basic Police Academy; JLE 100.
JLE 203 Robbery Investigations
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- POST Basic Certificate or Equivalent: JLE100
This course is designed to provide investigators with detailed instruction in the broad spectrum of robbery from commercial stores and banks, to street muggings, residential invasions, and the "shakedowns" of youth and adults. The learning opportunities involve the students in examining active cases, analyzing the elements and the evidence, and developing patterns that emerge during a robbery investigation. PREREQUISITE: POST Basic Certificate or Equivalent: JLE100.
JLE 204 Investigation Core
- Units
- 2
- Prerequisite
- POST Basic Certificate or Equivalent. 80 hrs
The core course is designed to enhance the effectiveness of the individual criminal investigators skills in performing the multi-disciplined, multi-leveled tasks necessary to successfully conduct comprehensive criminal investigations. Instruction in this course is provided through a coordinated, experience-based adult learning approach which addresses crime scene management, interviewing and interrogation skills, search and seizure issues, search warrant preparation, surveillance techniques, case reporting, informant management, media relations, case reporting and courtroom testimony. PREREQUISITE: POST Basic Certificate or Equivalent. 80 hrs
JLE 205 Officer Involved Shooting and Death Investigation
- Units
- 1
- Prerequisite
- POST Basic Certificate or Equivalent; JLE100
This course is designed for students who are assigned to investigate law enforcement involved critical incidents including officer-involved shootings, use of force incidents and in custody deaths. Topics covered throughout this course include understanding stakeholders, lawful and unlawful force, physiological and psychological changes (human factors), administrative and criminal investigations, legal considerations and courtroom testimony, crime scene reconstruction, video forensics, taser incidents, excited delirium related deaths, and contemporary critical incident case studies. PREREQUISITE: POST Basic Certificate or Equivalent; JLE100.
JLE 206 Human Trafficking Investigation Course
- Units
- 1
Students are taught that human trafficking is one of the most horrific crimes committed in our society today. It involves the recruitment, abduction, transport, sale, or receipt of persons,through force, coercion, fraud, or deception. In other words, human beings are being bought and sold, sometimes repeatedly, for profit. Students will learn about the California Trafficking Victims Protection Act which was enacted in late 2005 by statute (Penal Code (PC) §13519.14) and required the Commission to prepare guidelines for law enforcement response to human trafficking. These guidelines are presented in a format that will allow the student to follow a systematic process when conducting human trafficking investigations. Pass/No Pass, Prerequisite Basic Police Academy or equivalent
JLE 208 ICI Science Based Interviewing
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100
This course is designed to teach students an interview process that is supported by empirical research and evaluated by scientific standards and give the skills they need when they enter interview witnesses, suspects and victims. PREREQUISITE JLE 100.
JLE 209 Explorer Academy
- Units
- 2-3
This course is designed to give students basic knowledge of policing, digital safety, gang awareness, vehicle operations, team building, criminal justice system,, crime scene evidence collection, use of force, special operations, crisis negotiations, firearms, and first aid and CPR.
JLE 210 Active Shooter Response Training
- Units
- 0.5
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100
This course will provide students with a background on active shooter situations along with policies and procedures for responding to various active shooter emergencies. This course is POST certified. PREREQUISITE: JLE 100.
JLE 213 Field Training Program
- Units
- 1-16
The Field Training Program is designed to provide a training continuum which integrates the acquired knowledge and skills from the Basic Police Academy with the practical application of law enforcement services. Topics include: vehicle operations, report writing, use of force, arrest and control, investigation techniques, evidence collection and preservation, and use of telecommunication systems. This course is certified by Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Prerequisite JLE 100
JLE 220 Crisis Intervention Team Training
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100 or equivalent
This course teaches students to identify and appropriately respond to individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders. This is a pass/no pass course. PREREQUISITE: JLE 100 or equivalent
JLE 229 Health Protection Officer
- Units
- 3
This course is for Protection Officers working in a hospital environment. Includes Ethics, Evidence, Use of Force, CPR, First Aid, Discrimination and more.
JLE 236 Firearms Instructor Training
- Units
- 1-2
- Advisory
- JLE 100
The purpose of this course is to teach students how to teach firearms at both the basic academy level, as well as in-service personnel. Students will learn to teach students to be able to develop the necessary firearms tactical knowledge and skills to survive and win a lethal force encounter. Units earned in this course do not count toward the associate degree and/or certain certificate requirements. ADVISORY: JLE 100
JLE 240 SWAT Update
- Units
- 0.5-1.5
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100
This Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) update course is designed to provide the student with current tactics and techniques associated with planning, entries, searching, and evacuating in high risk police actions. Topics include tactical movements and entries, hostage situations, tactical assaults. Multi-weapon use, sniper tactics, combat tactics. PREREQUISITE: JLE 100
JLE 270 Law Enforcement Report Writing Update
- Units
- 0.5
- Prerequisite
- JLE 100; Basic Police Academy
This course will update attendees in current procedures for created solid police reports and the vital role in the day-to-day functioning of an agency or institution. The facts and actions in reports will include attest to your profession, provide data for statistical studies, help justify an arrest or disciplinary action, testify that you are following legal guidelines and provide vital clues in cases. PREREQUISITE: JLE 100; Basic Police Academy
JLE 301 Dispatch Radio Communications
- Units
- 5
In this course required by POST for dispatch students will develop skills and knowledge on how to become a qualified dispatcher. Students will dispatch and receive various calls for service and must use professional demeanor, utilize proper radio procedure, apply effective interview techniques, gather and document relevant information, maintain control of the conversation, effectively communicate with diverse people, and rely information in a timely manner to the proper source.