Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits2PrerequisitePOST-certified basic law enforcement academy or equivalent as determined by the Dean of Academy Instruction. NOTE: Approval of equivalent training is not a guarantee that state regulatory or licensing agencies will also grant equivalency. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionconvictions; 2) possess a valid California Driver's License; 3) undergo a fingerprint and criminal history check; 4) be a minimum of 18 years of age; 5) be a United States high school graduate; pass the GED, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two- year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university; and 6) complete a medical suitability examination. This course examines the legal, moral, and ethical responsibilities and challenges associated with first line field operations supervision specific to the law enforcement environment. Lectures, facilitated discussions, and student presentations emphasize the examination of case studies, reviews and updates of case and statutory law, situational leadership, followership, critical incidents and critical incident management, stress management, managing conflict, counseling, and problem solving. It includes examining personality profiles for effective team development and supervision, developing and conducting subordinate counseling sessions, and preparing performance evaluations and improvement programs. This course is certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, POST #2970-00400. Pass/No Pass only.Usually HeldMon Tue, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 