PROGRAM
CONTACT:
Erik Laurentz
Tacoma Community College
6501 S. 19th Street
Tacoma, WA 98406
253/566-5161
elaurent@tcc.tacoma.ctc.edu
ORDER MANUAL
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Along
with projected increases in population, the law enforcement
community in Western Washington is facing a dramatic increase
in demand that will extend through the next decade. At the
same time, the area is facing a critical shortage in the skilled
workforce. Although there is often a large pool of applicants,
many law enforcement agencies report difficulty in finding
applicants who actually qualify for the position. The cost
of hiring the wrong officer is high. Developing a qualified
pool of applicants is a matter of urgency for law enforcement
agencies, training academies and taxpayers. With the proper
curricula, technical and community colleges can help prepare
applicants for the needs of law enforcement. Skill Standards
research is based on the premise that a proper curriculum
can be developed only if members of the academic community
forge a partnership with the law enforcement community.
A three-phase process was undertaken to develop the Skill
Standards:
1) Identify critical work functions, key activities, and performance
indicators and identify occupational technical knowledge and
skills.
2) Identify and level academic and employability skills.
3) Validate the critical work functions and key activities.
Patrol Officer Critical Work Functions:
A) Perform Community Relations Duties; B) Deter Crime through
Proactive patrol; C) Perform Reactive Patrol; D) Prepare for
Duty; F) Provide Educational Services.
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