Basic terminology is discussed, in addition to legal definitions. Offenders' constitutional rights and responsibilities are also addressed. This course is designed to ensure employees are aware of potential driving hazards. It offers recommendations for preventing traffic accidents and for making the highways a safer environment. The course standard for this block of instruction is the American Red Cross lesson plan.
Instruction is given to prepare employees to respond properly to an emergency situation.
The most commonly found errors are discussed. Guidelines are provided for better written communication through the use of proper grammar, punctuation, spelling and clear sentence structure. A practicum is utilized to allow the cadets to have hands-on experience in developing various types of reports used by the Department of Corrections. A combination of the Federal Bureau of Prisons self-defense and the Counsel on Law Enforcement Education and Training's defensive tactics models are taught. This course is designed to provide the cadet with knowledge and skills needed to better prepare for potentially dangerous situations and possible physical assault.