Mar 18, 2026  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CJS 1330 - Law Enforcement Response to Critical Incidents and Hostile Situations


Credits: 1

This course provides an overview of law enforcement’s role and response to various tactical/hostile situations. Topic areas covered include initial response by patrol officers, functions of tactical teams, legal considerations, training and preparation, hostage negotiations and the responsibilities of command and control personnel. Students will have the opportunity to participate in mock scenarios and to interact with law enforcement personnel assigned to tactical units and to view tactical equipment.

Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite/Corequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Previous CJS* 133