Public Safety

Basic First Aid & CPR techniques taught in an interactive environment for individuals and employees who want an overview of First Aid & CPR in the workplace or home. The course covers skills needed to recognize, prevent and respond to cardiovascular emergences for Adults, CPR and other topics such as choking, airway and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission. This course meets the minimum regulations for Workplace Health & Safety for Basic First Aid. Participants who meet the required standard receive a nationally recognized certification that is valid for three years. Textbook included in cost of tuition.

This course is designed to assist international students to transition into, and succeed in, the diverse Canadian workplace. Cultural values and expectations in a professional environment are examined through a variety of methods. Students explore the variety of cultures in Canada, including those of Indigenous peoples. The possible effects of culture on the various roles and the scope of practice in their field of study are explored. Strategies to successfully begin a new job, to create effective working relationships and to resolve conflict are discussed and practiced. Interpersonal and inter-professional communication is reviewed. The importance of concepts such as non-verbal communication, personal and professional etiquette and working as part of a team are emphasized. Students must satisfy Assiniboine Community College's English language proficiency requirements and pass all preparatory courses in order to progress into their college program.

In this course students explore and analyze the influences that shape culturally diverse communities. Students are exposed to various diverse and Indigenous cultures with a focus on Indigenous history from pre-contact to present day, including the relationship between Indigenous people and the Canadian justice system. Students learn to apply respectful intercultural communication theories in their daily and occupational lives.

A police service and its officers must have a strong understanding of how they may best serve the communities in which they work. Students examine and apply community-based problem-solving models that utilize proactive approaches to reduce crime and promote community policing.

Corequisite: LAWG-0076 Investigational Techniques
A complete understanding of criminal law is basic to law enforcement. This course forms the cornerstone of a student's ability to enter the policing profession. Students become knowledgeable in all criminal laws ranging from common assault to murder.

As part of the Criminal Justice system, it is imperative that officers understand how court procedures affect their decisions in the performance of their duties. These procedures vary from issuing a provincial offence notice to compelling an accused to court and trial procedures and outcomes. Students employ the Criminal Code of Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and case law to obtain a full understanding of these procedures. Students then explore many of the consolidated statutes of Manitoba. They learn to recognize the elements of an offence, enforcement requirements, court procedures, and an officer’s legal
authorities.

Students learn the foundational building blocks of written communication required for writing clear and concise industry standard reports. Students learn the process required for evidence collection and forensic assessment and how to apply it to
various situations and investigations. Students perform some of the skills employed by forensic identification officers and demonstrate the skills in scenario based situations.

Corequisite: LAWG-0074 Criminal Code
The ability to investigate a crime is basic to the police profession. This course provides students with the understanding of how to conduct an investigation. Students learn the principles of investigational procedures, investigational interviewing, informants, intelligence, and how to prepare for court.

Prerequisites: LAWG-0074 Criminal Code, LAWG-0075 Criminal Justice System
Corequisite: LAWG-0079 Practical Training
Many duties of a police officer are non-criminal in nature, yet because they involve direct contact with the general public or involve a threat to personal and public safety, they require very specialized skills. Police officers must understand these situations and know how to deal with them. This course examines many of these situations and exposes students to procedures.

In this course, student move through three units containing 12 modules learning how to optimize time spent on their computers using current word processing and spreadsheet management software. They gain many technological skills, including radio procedures, messaging, researching, record management, word processing, data basing and global positioning. The theories covered in this course are common to most systems used by public safety organizations across Canada.

Working in the field of Public Safety, officers are often placed into combative and stressful situations that require an exceptional level of physical and self-discipline. Health, nutrition, fitness and lifestyle choices greatly affect a public safety officer’s success in these situations. Students obtain and maintain a required fitness level through aerobic and weight training. They also learn the importance of self-discipline, teamwork and professionalism through precision drill instruction. They learn how to care for and maintain their equipment and be properly dressed at all times while in uniform. Learners explore the impact of stress and lifestyle choices on physical and mental health. They learn how to manage these factors in order to realize a commitment to healthy living and maintain a high level of job performance.

Prerequisites: LAWG-0074 Criminal Code, LAWG-0076 Investigational Techniques, LAWG-0080 Provincial Statutes, COMP-0403 Communications Systems, COMM-0203 Business Communications
Corequisite: LAWG-0077 Major Crimes
This course is the critical step in moving from the theory of policing into the world of being a police officer. It integrates the knowledge and skills necessary to manage real police situations in a manner consistent with the directions and priorities of a police service. Students utilize their knowledge of the criminal code, the criminal justice system and investigational techniques to conduct investigations. This course also prepares students for their role as a police officer in making arrests, documenting their actions and presenting evidence in court.

This course offers students an opportunity to apply the knowledge that they have acquired in previous courses. Learners demonstrate research skills and the ability to cite sources. They participate in case scenarios, using industry terminology, that utilize numeracy skills and problem based learning techniques to foster deep understanding of good client/customer service. Students must satisfy Assiniboine Community College's English language proficiency requirements and pass all preparatory courses in order to progress into their college program.

This course offers the learner an opportunity to learn and practice the essential study skills needed to thrive in a Canadian post-secondary program of study. Learners gain knowledge of their own learning styles and preferred learning strategies as well as techniques, strategies and approaches for successful note taking, remembering content, test preparation and time management. Classroom etiquette, consensus and team building skills are also emphasized. Students complete a variety of classroom work, quizzes, learning journals and assignments. Students must satisfy Assiniboine Community College's English language proficiency requirements and pass all preparatory courses in order to progress into their college program.

This course is designed to provide international students with the communication skills required to transition successfully into the Canadian workplace. It prepares learners to utilize effective communication skills both personally and professionally. Students use a broad range of activities to develop proficiency in industry terminology, explore scenarios from the field, develop critical thinking skills, and develop effective strategies to enhance their skills in writing and oral communication. Students must satisfy Assiniboine Community College's English language proficiency requirements and pass all preparatory courses in order to progress into their college program