Recent SemestersSpring 2026, Summer 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023Class Size35 studentsCredits3 Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the history and development of police field operations. Particular emphasis is placed on planning field activities. Topics include the functions of patrol, traffic, and other preliminary investigative duties of the field officer. The techniques of planning for patrol operations and handling requests for service, vehicular traffic-related problems, and civil and domestic disturbances are also presented.