Common Course Outline
Course discipline/number/title
POFC 2119: Minnesota Statutes and Traffic Law
Catalog Description
| Credits | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours/Week | 3 |
| Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) | ENGL 1117 |
| Other requirements | None |
| MnTC Goals (if any) | NA |
Course Description
The major content of this course deals with Criminal statutes that the new peace officer would most likely deal with during the course of their first year of employment as well as formalization of Minnesota Traffic Code as prescribed by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Date Last Revised (Month, year)
February, 2023
Outline of Major Content Areas
- Major Crimes by state statutes
- Primary traffic laws for patrol officers
- Commonly used report forms
- Elements to crimes
Learning Outcomes (General)
The student will be able to:
- Identify the basic organization, purpose, definitions and principles of the Minnesota State Statutes.
- Identify the elements of crimes as stated in the Minnesota State Statutes.
- Explain Minnesota State Statutes relating to weapons, chemical agents, electronic control weapons, and interference with public property.
- Identify the elements of the Minnesota Traffic Enforcement Code and Driving While Impaired crimes.
- Explain special Minnesota peace officer duties associated with specific statutes.
- Evaluate situations to determine proper application of Minnesota State Statutes.
Learning Outcomes (MnTC)
NA
Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning
Methods may include but are not limited to:
- Written tests
- Scenario based testing
RCTC Core Outcome(s)
This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):
- Critical Thinking
- Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.
Special Information (if any)
None