National Park Service Program

LECTURE
PRACTICAL
HOURS
Subject Area 1 – Legal
Federal Law and Code of Federal Regulations
6
4
10
Officer Liability
4
4
Constitutional Law
4
4
Courtroom Testimony
4
6
10
Federal Criminal Law
2
2
Fourth Amendment
16
16
Juvenile Procedures
4
4
Courtroom Evidence
4
4
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TOTAL
54
Subject Area 2 – Behavioral Science
Ethical Behavior and Core Values
1
1
2
Human Relations and Interpersonal Communications
3
3
6
Cultural Diversity
2
2
Interviewing for Protection Rangers
4
8
12
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TOTAL
22
Subject Area 3 – Enforcement Techniques
Bombs, Explosives and Booby Traps / Anti-terrorism
4
2
6
Crime Scene Management
8
4
12
Criminalistics
3
1
4
Description and Identification
2
2
Drugs of Abuse
2
2
4
Patrol Procedures – Part I
Preparation and Function of Patrol
4
4
Emergency Response
1
1
Traffic Control
1
1
Radio Communications
1
1
DUI
4
4
Felony and Misdemeanor Vehicle Stops
4
6
10
Vehicle Searches
4
4
Identification and Verification of Stolen Property
1
1
Patrol Procedures – Part II
Violator Contact and Citation Issuance
4
4
Domestic Disputes
3
4
7
Alcohol/Drug/Mental Cases
1
2
3
Execution of Arrest and Search Warrants
3
4
7
Crimes in Progress
1
1
Building Searches
4
4
8
Physical Security and Crime Prevention
1
1
2
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TOTAL
86
Subject Area 4 – Enforcement Operations
Traffic Accident Investigation
8
12
20
Report Procedures
6
6
12
______
TOTAL
32
Subject Area 5 – Enforcement Skills
Use of Force
4
4
Emergency Vehicle Operations
6
24
30
Introduction to Physical Techniques
1
1
2
Non-Lethal Control Techniques
7
23
30
Firearms
8
56
64
Impact Weapons
1
7
8
OC Aerosol
1
3
4
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TOTAL
142
Subject Area 6 – National Park Service Specifics
History, Philosophy and Objectives of NPS LE
6
6
NPS LE Policies and Procedures (RM-9)
2
2
Organization and Function of Federal LE Agencies
1
1
Physical Efficiency Battery
4
4
Cultural Resources Protection
4
4
Natural Resource Law
4
4
Environmental Crime Awareness
2
2
Resource Education
2
2
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TOTAL
25
Subject Area 7 – Academy Specific
Officer Survival
8
8
Rapid Deployment / Active Shooter
8
8
16
Survival Spanish
6
2
8
Wildland Firefighting (S-130, S-190)
30
10
40
Medical First Responder
52
20
72
Tactical Tracking / Basic Woodland Operations
8
8
16
Physical Training
4
20
24
______
TOTAL
184
Administrative
Orientation
2
2
Testing
8
Application Process/Resume Writing
2
2
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TOTAL
12
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TOTAL ACADEMY HOURS
556