The Law Enforcement Associate of Applied Science degree prepares graduates to provide police services for the public and communities in which they serve and the agencies they represent. Students participate in the academic and practical “hands-on” learning environments required for entry-level duties and responsibilities of municipal, county, state, or federal law enforcement careers. The program includes concentrated academic and practical skills instruction for employment and certification leading to a city police officer, county sheriff’s patrol deputy, or state police trooper designation.

Students completing the Law Enforcement degree should be able to: 

1. Identify the characteristics of professional integrity and ethical standards for Oregon criminal justice professionals.
2. Operate safely and effectively under both general and close supervision as an integral member of a training squad when engaged in hazardous scenario activities.
3. Demonstrate and explain specific operations of patrol division that includes briefing, roll-call training, uniform and equipment maintenance, and chain of command.
4. Demonstrate correct ethical, tactical, and legal decisions regarding proper responses to a variety of scenario-based training situations.
5. Drive and perform various traffic stop scenarios including both low and high-risk maneuvers and impairment recognition.
6. Demonstrate acceptable competency and officer discretion when performing mock citizen/ community contacts and tactical communication skills reflecting appropriate force continuum options.
7. Interact formally and informally with a diversified population in a manner that reflects a positive, professional image for entry-level recruits in law enforcement.

You may earn a degree by successfully completing the required 93 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in all courses.

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