• CRMJ 2010: USE OF FORCE

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  In today's environment the actions of law enforcement officers are strictly scrutinized. Law enforcement officers are tasked by society to reasonably use force when appropriate within the confines of their profession. The student will explore the legal, policy, and administrative context for law enforcement use of force, examine decision-making, reasonable and necessary implementation of force, and options along the use-of-force spectrum including less-lethal and deadly force. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• CRMJ 2100: POLITICS AND JUDICIAL PROCESS

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course will examine the function of courts, characteristics of the judicial process, approaches to the study of judicial behavior, the role of the courts as policy makers and the relationship of the court to other branches of government. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• CRMJ 2120: INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  In this course, the total criminal justice process from law enforcement through the administration of justice, prisons, probation, and history and philosophy of the system are examined. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• CRMJ 2130: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION I

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course will introduce the student to the fundamental features of the art and science of criminal investigations. The course will review, discuss and analyze theories and methods of criminal investigation focusing on the relationships of detectives with other law enforcement divisions, modus operandi, sources of information, surveillance, personal identification, interviewing and interrogation, preliminary and follow up investigation, the collection and preservation of evidence and case preparation. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• CRMJ 2135: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION II

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course examines the value and significance of various types of physical evidence. Students will be shown how to identify, collect, and preserve physical evidence at the scene of the crime, and the procedures, techniques, and laboratory methods used in the handling, examination and presentation of physical evidence will be identified. Evidence typically found at various crime scenes and required law enforcement actions will be studied. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• CRMJ 2140: CRIMINAL LEGAL PROCEDURES

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course is a survey of constitutional law and its relationship to the criminal justice system. Students will analyze the laws of arrest, search and seizure, confessions and signed statements; they will also study and evaluate evidence and proof. Particular attention is given to application of Wyoming requirements. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• CRMJ 2210: CRIMINAL LAW

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course covers general criminal law, which includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: the nature, origins, structure and purposes of criminal law; the constitutional limits on criminal law; the general principles of criminal liability; the doctrines of complicity and inchoate crimes; and the defenses to crime including excuse, justification and alibi. Special emphasis is placed on Wyoming provisions. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• CRMJ 2230: LAW OF EVIDENCE

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the rules of evidence, particularly as they apply to criminal trials. The Federal Rules of Evidence, burdens of presentation and proof, the exclusionary rule, the presumption of innocence, witness examination procedures, and related legal issues are discussed. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• CRMJ 2280: CRIMINAL PROCEDURES

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  This course is a survey of constitutional law and its relationship to the criminal justice system. Students will analyze the laws of arrest, search and seizure, confessions and signed statements; they will also study and evaluate evidence and proof. Particular attention is given to application of Wyoming requirements. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• CRMJ 2320: MENTAL WELLNESS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

  3.00 Credits

  Central Wyoming College

  
  Careers in law enforcement present unique psychological and social challenges. In this course, the student will explore the societal, organizational, systemic, operational, and personal stressors faced by many who work in law enforcement. The student will examine the effects of both chronic and acute stressors, including challenges to interpersonal relationships, substance use disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The student will also explore both maladaptive coping strategies, which can impair psychological and physiological health, and adaptive coping strategies, which can promote wellness and increase resiliency for themselves, their families, coworkers, and the law-enforcement community. A student earning credit in this course may not earn credit in PSYC 2320. (3 lect.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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