Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy (PRLEA) Module 5

 Title Abbreviation:   PRLEA - MODULE 5

 Department:    PRLEA

 Course #:    245

 Credits:    6

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    7.5

 CIP:    030208

 EPC:    129

 REV:    2021


 Course Description  

Study and application of patrol skills and procedures, investigative techniques, criminalistics, crime scene management, and death investigation. Also covers bombs and explosives ordnance, gangs, domestic violence response, juvenile handling and procedures, environmental crimes awareness, Amber alert development and response, physical security and crime prevention.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Extensive background and criminal history check/drug analysis and Dept Chair/Committee Approval.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 66

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Understand how the park design often influences park physical security and promotes crime within.
  2. Name common precursor chemicals, materials, and compounds that are commonly used in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine.
  3. Discuss strategies for oil spill responses and searches/rescues in remote park lands.
  4. Differentiate between point and non-point sources of pollution and give examples.
  5. Know the difference between Folk Nation and People Nation gangs, including many of the characteristics of their symbols, graffiti, manner of dress, and organization.
  6. Discuss strategies for dealing with outlaw motorcycle gangs and White Supremacist organizations.
  7. Understand basic principles of conducting crime scene investigations.
  8. Know the method of delivering a death notification.
  9. Differentiate between a coroner and a medical examiner.
  10. Define, and give examples of, presumptive tests and conclusive tests.
  11. Describe various methods, and tools employed in, the sketching of crime scenes.
  12. Describe various methods and tools involved in photographing crime scenes.
  13. Demonstrate building search techniques and awareness.
  14. Demonstrate tactical awareness and ability in unknown, transitional, and known risk stops and contacts.
  15. Know the phonetic alphabet as it relates to radio communication.
  16. Demonstrate proficiency on a portable radio during scenario-based exercises.
  17. Know the requirements for implementing an Amber Alert.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Patrol skills/procedures 1. Patrol skills/procedures 2.
  2. Gang Awareness. Physical Security and Crime Prevention.
  3. Crime Scene Management and Investigation. Radio Communications.
  4. Death Investigation. Environmental Crimes Awareness.
  5. Amber Alert. Search and Rescue Awareness.
  6. Building Searches. Bombs and Explosives.
  7. Evidence Collection, Packaging and Impressions Casting. First Responders and Digital Evidence.
  8. Basic Law Enforcement Photography and Video. Recognizing Clandestine Labs.
  9. Audio-Video Recording Devices. Traffic Accident Reporting.
  10. Continuing Case Operations Phases 1-5.