Policing and Corrections Foundations
1000's OF JOBS AVAILABLE ACROSS CANADA!
| Placement Rate | |
| 2009 | 97.5% |
| 2008 | 94% |
| 2007 | 97% |
| 2006 | 94% |
| 2005 | 92% |
| 2004 | 91% |
| 2003 | 89% |
| Hourly Rate $9.50 - $26.00 |
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| Average Starting Salary $19,000 - $52,000 |
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This is a unique one year in-depth program focusing on the fundamentals of Policing and Corrections. It is designed for students with a strong interest in the Criminal Justice System and the desire to serve the community as a law enforcement or correctional officer. The program prepares you to successfully be employed in the fields of Provincial and Municipal Policing (outside of Atlantic Canada), Military Policing, Provincial and Federal Corrections, Private Investigation and Security. Many of our graduates enter the RCMP training program. Students have the opportunity to perform three months of on-the-job training with a correctional facility or a police force depending on the student’s chosen career path.
Course Content
LAW-240 CANADIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
The student is introduced to the Criminal Justice System in Canada. Emphasis will be placed on the Canadian Charter of Rights, Criminal Code of Canada, Powers of Arrest and Search and Seizure. This Course examines the major theories relating to the study of crime as a social phenomenon and the various consequences received by offenders of the Criminal Justice system. Topics covered include: Criminal Code of Canada, Federal Statutes, Provincial Statutes, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Canada Evidence Act, Use of Force Law, Powers of Arrest, Search and Seizure Warrants, Court Room Procedures and Types of Evidence, Civil Liability in Policing, Feeney Warrants, DNA Warrants, Driving Offenses, Sexual Offenses, Firearms Overview (Bill C-68), Corrections and Conditional Release Act, Queens Regulations, Military Law.
POL-347 OPERATIONAL POLICING / SECURITY
The student will learn investigative procedures, methodology and techniques of observation as well as the correct method for taking notes and writing reports. Students will also be able to take part in scenarios where they can apply learned techniques, while being evaluated by the instructor. Topics covered include: Police Patrols, Investigative techniques, Criminal Investigations, Surveillance Techniques, Police duties and responsibilities, Report writing, Scenarios, Search and Rescue Techniques, Victim / Offender Evacuation, Street Survival / Officer Safety, Uniform and Deportment, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Police Response), radar operations, Accident/Traffic investigation – Point Duty, Crowd management and Public order.
POL-437 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS THEORY
This module will provide the theory on the following topics: Patrol Vehicle Driver Checks, Visual Acuity and Handling, Skid Control and Avoidance, Cornering Techniques, Guaranteed Arrival, Vehicle Multitaking and Operations, Roadside Stops, Passing techniques, Parking Techniques, Inspection and Maintenance.
POL-333 SPECIAL INTEREST TOPICS
This module will introduce the cadet to media relations, infectious control – personal safety, CPR First Aid for emergency responders, VICLAS: Reporting Procedures, Emergency Equipment, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) training for first responders, Restorative Justice, Criminal Intelligence, WHMIS, Critical Thinking.
POL-686 COMMUNITY BASED POLICING
This module will introduce the student to the CAPRA Problem Solving Model, Restorative Justice, Philosophy of Corrections and Policing, and Problem Oriented Policing (POP).
POL-347 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
This module will cover the following topics: Crime Scene Identification – First Officer on the Scene, Crime Scene Management, Fingerprinting and other means of Identification, Major Crime Scenes, Photography for Police usage, Sudden Death Investigations. This module will also cover the following topics: Break and Enter, Drugs, Firearms, Forensic Labs, Fraud, Hostage and Barricaded Persons (including Briefing and Debriefing), Informants and Liability, Impaired Driving, Interview and Interrogation (including Statement Taking), Investigations/Law Scenarios (occurrences/Charges/Court Briefings).
POL-115 CADET CORE VALUES
The cadet will learn the core values necessary to succeed in law enforcement: Cadet oath and swearing in ceremony, uniform and deportment, duty cadets, cadet code of conduct, regulation and obligations, inspection and drill.
POL-279 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERISM
Oulton Police Foundation Cadets will volunteer at chosen community events for a total of 20 hours per year. This will be credited to the portfolio of each cadet. The philosophy of Community Policing and creating partnerships in the community are important aspects in the industry of policing. Police Cadets will be exposed to the culture, makeup and personalities in the tri-community areas and will become an integral member of the police community relationship/partnership process.
POL-456 WEAPONS TRAINING
This course is design for the student to learn to handle sidearms carried by most police forces in Canada. The student will learn the unrestricted firearm training program, the restricted firearm training program, safety procedures, range safety procedures, cleaning of firearms. On a live firing range the student will learn stance, grips and handling of firearms. Also the student will practice with live ammunition.
POL-313 IDENTIFICATION SERVICES - FORENSICS
The objective of this course is to teach the student the methods of securing and protecting crime scenes. The student will have the necessary knowledge and skills to collect and handle evidence. This course will also cover the Identification of Criminals Act. Topics covered include: Crime Scene Protection, Fingerprinting, Crime Scene Photography, Arson Investigations, Handling of Evidence, Exhibits. The student will have the opportunity to take part in mock crime scenes while being evaluated by the instructor.
COR-260 CORRECTIONAL OPERATIONS
The objective of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to maintain security in an institutional setting. The student will acquire knowledge in: key control, tool control, inmate movement, internal and external escort, searching, and seizure of contraband, counts, radio procedure, report writing, perimeter security, and situational management model.
The student will also learn: problem solving, the CAPRA model of decision making, crisis intervention, effective listening skills, observation techniques, management of emergency situation, hostage taking and forcible confinement, defusing crisis situation, suicide awareness workshop, self-injurious behaviour and report writing.
Skills that the student will learn in the policing aspect of the program: crime scene protection, evidence gathering, note taking, as examples, are also skills that are equally applied in the field of correction in the same manner and with the same principle.
COR-345 CORRECTIONS IN CANADA AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
This course will provide the student an overview of Corrections in Canada by examining various Correctional systems, both federal and provincial; the evolution of punishment; corrections in the criminal justice systems; community correction; types of institution; roles and responsibility; classification and risk assessment of offenders.
POL-221 COMMUNICATIONS
The following topics will be covered in this module: Radio communications, report writing, note taking, Crown Briefs, Effective Presentations, Press Releases (Crown Prosecutor reports), verbal and non-verbal communication, motivation and the police officer, memory and observation, grammar and spelling.
COR-251 DEVIANCE AND CRIMINOLOGY
This course will provide the student an insight into the study of crime and criminal behavior, focusing on the various theories of crime causation. This course highlights the causes of crime, criminal behavior systems, societal reaction to crime, and criminological methods of inquiry.
COR-253 APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
This course will provide the student with theoretical and, when appropriate, hands-on skills in the following topic areas: Mental Illness (Abnormal Behavior), Abuse – Children, Disabled and the Elderly, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault (Social Services Perspective), Addictions, Critical Incident Stress, Cults and Social Movements, Drug Awareness, Ethics and Discretion, Helping Techniques, Hostage Behavior, Interpersonal Communications, Barriers to Communications, Introduction to Motivation, Non-Verbal Communications, Multi-culturalism (Race Relations and Racial Awareness), Native Awareness, Next of Kin notification, Personality, Basic Problem Solving/Scenarios, Stress and Stress Management, Victim Sensitivity and Resource/Service. Many of theses topics will be covered in intensive hands-on seminars.
COR-281 SUICIDE PREVENTION AND CRISIS INTERVENTION
This course will provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for managing crisis situations when in the field. Based on the premise that crisis is opportunity, students will learn intervention methods and safe practices through lectures.
BUS-333 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Emphasis in this area is placed on giving the student competence in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint). The student will learn how to use a variety of electronic medias to create and deliver an effective presentation. Students will have the opportunity to acquire recognized Microsoft Certifications.
BUS-665 SELF-DIRECTED STUDIES
This module is used by the student who may want to obtain one-on-one instruction with an instructor. This optional module is completed on Friday mornings during the entire duration of the program. The student does not receive a mark for this module as it is optional.
POL-215 POLICE AND CORRECTIONS DEFENSIVE TACTICS
The student will learn defensive tactics, control techniques, takedowns and come along holds used by Police and Correctional officers. Pressure Point Systems along with different methods of restraints will be introduced. Topics covered include: Officer Safety, Police and Corrections Defensive Tactics, Pressure Point, Handcuffing Techniques, Searching Techniques, Martial Arts training techniques, Street Survival Officer Training techniques, Incident Management Intervention Models and Case Scenarios, Compliance tools, and Collapsible baton training.
POL-333 PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SELF DEFENSE
The student will be tested on the following: the Ontario Police Fitness Test, the 20 meter shuttle test, PARE test, as well as being required to meet the basic police standard for the 1.5 mile run and to be able to run 30 minutes uninterrupted. Please note that students must meet the time of 4:45 by the end of October; 4:20 to graduate; and under 4:00 to receive honours standing.The student will also learn pressure points system and its application methods, some baton training, defensive tactics (takedowns, come along holds, handcuffing, kinesics, proxemics and evasion, rolls and breakfalls), arrest and control, circuit training and team building programs.
OJT-444 ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
Students who meet all the work term criteria will be placed in a work environment for a twelve-week period.
Students can add French as a Second Language certificate to this program.
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Graduate Employment Possibilities
The information provided is accurate as of day of printing but may change at any time. Please contact potential employers for all the details.
CORRECTIONS
| Provincial | Federal | Sheriff |
| Bathurst Detention Centre Dalhousie Provincial Jail Madawaska Correctional Centre Moncton Detention Centre Saint John Correctional Centre |
Dorchester Renous Westmorland |
Bathurst Detention Centre Dalhousie Provincial Jail Madawaska Correctional Centre Moncton Detention Centre Saint John Correctional Centre |
| Direct Entry | Exam Interview Medical 11 weeks of Training (Paid) |
Direct Entry |
| $35,000 | $50,000 | $35,000 |
POLICING
| RCMP | Military Police | Provincial Police | Municipal Police | ||
| Canada | Atlantic Provinces | ||||
| Canada | Canadian Embassies Military Bases |
NB, NS, PEI | NL, Halifax | ||
| Exam Interview Polygraph Medical 24 weeks of Training (Unpaid) |
Aptitude Test 20 weeks of Training in Halifax or Ontario (Paid) |
Aptitude Test Writing Test Fitness Test Video Simulation Test Interview Medical Psychological Test 15 weeks at Joliette 17 weeks at OPC (Paid) Must be Sponsored by Police Force |
24 weeks (Paid) Written Tests Test covers three areas: reading vocabulary; spelling; and English grammar. Physical Fitness Test Personal Disclosure Interview Behavioural Interview Polygraph Psychological Test Medical Examination |
Graduate of APA Graduate of Police Academy Or 3 yrs experience in other police force |
Have own Training 40 weeks – $10,000 No CSL NFLD University Degree or 5 University Level courses Test covers three areas: reading vocabulary; spelling; and English grammar. Physical Fitness Test Personal Disclosure Interview Behavioural Interview Polygraph Psychological Test Medical Examination |
| $50,000 | $50,000 | $55,000 with $5,000 increase Every year for first 5 years |
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POLICING IN NEW BRUNSWICK
To qualify for appointment as a member of a police force in New Brunswick, other than as an auxiliary police officer, applicants must meet the minimum requirements as stated under the NB Police Act. Candidates must:
- be at least 19 years old,
- be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada,
- be a graduate of the Police Science Program at the Atlantic Police Academy or a graduate of a comparable training course offered at a police training institute approved by the Minister,
- not have been convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada), the Narcotic Control Act (Canada), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, (Canada) or the Food and Drugs Act (Canada) or if convicted must have received a pardon, and
- be of good character and habits.
Regulation 91-119 under the NB Police Act specifies that only individuals who are graduates of the Atlantic Police Academy or a recognized police-training academy, as approved by the Minister of Public Safety, can qualify for appointment as a police officer in New Brunswick.
The regulation also allows persons to be appointed as a member of a police force if the person has a minimum of three years of satisfactory full time service as a member of any police force in Canada. For more information, please contact the recruiting officer at your local police force or go to the links on the Government of NB web site.
For military police, 18 years of age is required.
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