rpvm2

Park Ranger Training Program

Northern Arizona University
Parks & Recreation Management Program

Course Syllabus

PRM 311 - Park Protection II

Course Syllabus

Meeting Times

	Fall Academy: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
	Spring Academy: Monday - Friday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (plus every other weekend from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

Course Credit: 4 credits

Course Facilitator: Kathy Dodd

Office Address: SBS West (Building 70), room 256, PO Box 15016, phone (928) 523-8242 fax (928) 523-2275

Office Hours: 10:00 to 12:00 PM Mon - Fri or by appointment

e-mail: kathy.Dodd@nau.edu

Prerequisite: Permission of the PRTP Director.

Course Policies:

	NAU Policy Statements; and
	Classroom Civility Statement

Course Description: The course provides detailed instruction on the fundamentals of park law enforcement. The course includes: law enforcement techniques, criminal investigation, photography, report procedures, courtroom testimony and procedures, drug enforcement, firearms, and ranger skills. Upon successful completion of the SLETP program (PRM 310 & PRM 311), students receive a seasonal law enforcement certificate that is recognized by the National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service and various state parks.

Course Fee: $185 (For University credit, additional tuition fees also apply).

Course Objectives: Following successful completion of this course, students will have acquired:

1) An advanced understanding of park law enforcement and the various techniques used for resource protection and visitor management.

2) An ability to perform various skills including: firearms operation; search, rescue, and evacuation; and self-defense.

3) Basic knowledge of low-key park law enforcement principles and philosophy applied to role playing scenarios.

4) Basic knowledge of investigation strategies and interviewing techniques.

Course Structure: Lecture with web enhanced course materials – labs apply lecture materials.

Required Text:

United States Code of Federal Regulations (36CFR), (2005). National Archives and Records Administration.

Course Outline:

1. Patrol Procedures

2. Physical Security and Crime Prevention

3. Radio Communication

4. Traffic Direction

5. Firearms Training

6. Juvenile Procedures

7. Criminal Investigation

8. Interviewing and Interrogation

9. Crime Scene Management

10. Description and Identification

11. Crimes against:

People

Property

Parks

12. Photography

13. Report Procedures

14. Courtroom Testimony and Procedures

15. Drug Enforcement

16. Bombs and Explosives

17. Defensive and Responsive Driving

18. Firearms

19. Chemical Agents

20. Other Federal Law Enforcement Agencies

21. Ranger Skills

Fundamentals of Search & Rescue

Orienteering

Issues in Natural and Cultural Resource Management

Defensive Pursuit Driving

22. Cultural and Natural Resource Law

Course Requirements:

Unit Exams (5 @ 20% each) = 100%

Special Training Sessions Mandatory (Firearms and Defensive Pursuit Driving)

Class Attendance Mandatory (missing more than two classes may jeopardize a student's commission status)

Successful Completion of the Mandatory Physical Efficiency Battery (this is a National Park Service Physical Fitness Test)

Grading Basis: A = 100 – 90 B = 89 – 80 C = 79 – 70 D = 69 – 60 F = <60

Selected References:

Garner, G.W. (1990). High-Risk Patrol. Charles Thomas: Illinois.

Kernes, S.T. & Birkland, B.J. (1998). Park Ranger's Guide to the Federal Criminal Code. Justice Systems Press. Port Angeles, WA.

Legal Text. (1994). Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Glynco, Georgia.

Murrell, D.S. & Dwyer, W.O. (1991). Constitutional Law and Liability for Park Law Enforcement Officers. Carolina Academic Press. Durham, N.C.

Peters, J.G. (1988). Tactical Handcuffing. Reliapon Police Products: New Mexico.

Sharp, G.W., Odegaard, C.H. & Sharpe, W.F. (1994). A Comprehensive Introduction to Park Management. Sagamore Publishing: Illinois.

United States Code of Federal Regulations (36CFR), (1998). National Archives and Records Administration.

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	Fundamentals of Search & Rescue
	Orienteering
	Issues in Natural and Cultural Resource Management
	Defensive Pursuit Driving

	Unit Exams (5 @ 20% each) = 100%
	Special Training Sessions Mandatory (Firearms and Defensive Pursuit Driving)
	Class Attendance Mandatory (missing more than two classes may jeopardize a student's commission status)
	Successful Completion of the Mandatory Physical Efficiency Battery (this is a National Park Service Physical Fitness Test)