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CRIM 112 - Public Safety Dispatching


PROGRAM: Criminal Justice
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018

Studies the basic requirements of a public safety dispatcher and familiarizes the student with the fundamentals required to effectively process 9-1-1 emergencies and classify non emergency situations. This course will also prepare students to navigate a Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and other radio technology, as well as give the student a basic understanding of radio communication techniques.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Recognize the difference between an emergency and nonemergency call.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of information used in the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
  3. Apply knowledge of radio communication techniques and technology
  4. Identify the appropriate public safety agencies needed in a specific situation.
  5. Explain the responsibilities of a public safety dispatcher in regard to the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System.
  6. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication skills of a public safety dispatcher.
  7. Discuss the liability issues associated with public safety dispatching.
  8. Explain the TTY system.
  9. Explain the duties of a public safety dispatcher in various emergency situations.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Introduction to the Career Field
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Call Processing
  • Next Generation 9-1-1
  • TTY
  • Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)
  • NIMS
  • ICS
  • Liability Issues
  • Codes/Signals
  • Radio Technology

 
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