BASIC POST ACADEMY CURRICULUM
01
ORIENTATION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Learn an overview of the criminal justice system, including the structure and interrelationships of the agencies associated with the criminal justice system.
01-001
01-002
01-003
01-004
History of Law Enforcement
Orientation to Criminal Justice System
Orientation to LA Criminal Justice System
History of the New Orleans Police Department
(2 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(2 Hours)*
Total Hours
*Denotes elective courses
02
8 Hours
FIRST AID
Learn initial life–sustaining treatment for victims of medical emergencies.
02-001
03
First Aid and CPR First Responder
(16 Hours)
Total Hours
16 Hours
REPORT WRITING
Understand the importance and mechanics of report writing; focusing on organization,
grammar and spelling for well-written reports.
03-001
03-002
03-003
03-004
03-005
03-006
03-007
03-008
03-009
03-010
03-011
Report Writing (Introduction / Chapter 82.1)
Major Occurrence Sign-in Sheet
Signal Codes
Trip Sheets
Affidavits and Summons
Found Property Report Writing
Theft/Burglary Report Writing
Simple Battery Report Writing
Narcotic Violation Report Writing
Arrest and search Warrant Forms
Rights of an Arrestee Form
*Denotes elective courses
Total Hours
(24 Hours)
(1 Hour)*
(1 Hour)*
(1 Hour)*
(2 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
(1Hour)*
40 Hours
04
LEGAL ASPECTS
Learn criminal law and procedures dealing with the protection of citizens’ rights, legal
requirements of case development and legal liabilities.
04-001
04-002
04-003
04-004
04-005
04-006
04-007
04-008
04-009
04-010
04-011
04-012
04-013
04-014
04-015
Definitions
Introduction to C.J: Court System/Sources of Rights
Probable Cause and Reasonable Suspicion
The Exclusionary Rule
Stop and Frisk / Station House Detention
Arrest and Responses to Terrorism
Search and Seizures
Vehicle Stops, Searches, and Inventories
Plainview, Open Fields, Abandonment, etc.
Line-ups and Other Pre-Trial Identification Procedures
Confessions and Admissions: Miranda v. Arizona
Witnesses, Hearsay Rules, and Privileged Comm.
Legal Liabilities and Other Consequences
Elements of Criminal Conduct
Municipal Criminal Codes
(3 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(3 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(4 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(3 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(12 Hours)
(2 Hours)*
*Denotes elective courses
Total Hours
05
45 Hours
FIREARMS
Learn the history and fundamentals of using firearms—including practical shooting,
orientation to shotguns and night firing.
05-001
05-002
05-003
05-004
05-005
05-006
05-007
Fundamentals of Shooting
Firearms Proficiency Practice
Orientation to Shotguns
Legal and Moral Responsibilities
Introduction to GLOCK
Stress/Night Fire
History of Firearms
Total Hours
*Denotes elective courses
(4 Hour)
(48 Hours)
(4 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(12 Hours)*
(8 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
80 Hours
06
INVESTIGATIONS
Learn interviewing, investigation and evidence collection responsibilities of a police officer.
06-001
06-002
06-003
06-004
06-005
06-006
06-007
06-008
06-009
06-010
06-011
06-012
06-013
06-014
Interviews and Interrogations
Preliminary Investigations
Evidence Collection
Fingerprinting
Homicide Investigations
Theft/Burglary Investigation
Robbery Investigations
Sex Crimes Investigations
Identity Theft
Drugs and Drug Laws
Major Crime Scene Investigations
Crimes Against Persons Investigations
Hate Crimes Investigations
Processing Latent Prints
Total Hours
(5 Hours)
(3 Hours)
(6 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(3 Hours)
(4 Hours)
(4 Hours)
(4 Hours)
(3 Hours)
(4 Hours)
(2 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
(16 Hours)*
60 Hours
*Denotes elective courses
06
TRAFFIC SERVICES
Get the basics of motor vehicle laws, citations and accident reports.
07-001
07-002
07-003
07-004
07-005
07-006
07-007
07-008
07-009
07-010
Crash Investigations
Hit and Run Investigations
The Crash Report
Motor Vehicle Laws-Municipal / State
Grade Crossing Collision Investigation
Traffic Incident Management
Directing Traffic
Traffic Scenario Exercise
Hit and Run Scenario Exercise
Towing Allocation
(8 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(8 Hours)
(4 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(4 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(4 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
(1 Hour)*
Total Hours
37 Hours
*Denotes elective courses
08
PATROL ACTIVITIES
Gain an understanding of patrol basics—from observation to stopping crimes in progress.
08-001
08-002
08-003
08-004
08-005
08-006
08-007
08-008
08-009
08-010
08-011
08-012
08-013
Observation and Perception
Methods of Patrol
Crimes in Progress
Police Driving (taught in NAPD lecture)
Vehicle Stop Tactics
Violent Crimes
Unusual occurrences
Hazardous Materials
Issuing Citations
Radio Communication Procedures
Tactical Pursuit Driving and Accident Avoidance
Active Shooter Response
Building Searches
(2 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(4 Hours)
(8 Hours)
(8 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(1 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(4 Hours)*
(40 Hours)*
(24 Hours)*
(16 Hours)*
Total Hours
115 Hours
*Denotes elective courses
09
SPECIALIZED ACTIVITIES
Master the finer points of police work like courtroom testimony, auto theft and handling
the mentally disturbed.
09-001
09-002
09-003
09-004
09-005
09-006
09-007
09-008
09-009
09-010
09-011
Auto Theft
Courtroom Testimony
OWI (DWI) Enforcement
Tactical Problems
Hostage Negotiations/Crisis Management
Handling the Mentally Disturbed
Police Survival: Mental and Legal Aspects
Crowd Control
Introduction to Terrorism
Disaster Management and Planning
SWAT Tactics
Total Hours
*Denotes elective courses
(8 Hours)
(8 Hours)
(4 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(16 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(2 Hour)*
(1 Hour)*
(1 Hour)*
(1 Hour)*
47 Hours
10
OFFICER SURVIVAL
Learn various methods of protecting both yourself and your fellow officers with baton
handling, arrest techniques and other defensive tactics.
10-001
10-002
10-003
10-004
10-005
10-006
10-007
10-008
10-009
10-010
10-011
10-012
10-013
10-014
10-015
Baton Handling: PR-24 and Expandable
Defensive Tactics / Weapon Retention
Arrest (Search and Handcuff) Techniques
Preparing for Deadly Encounters
Orientation to Chemical Agents
Street/ Officer Survival
Simulation Training
Police K9 Operations
Bomb Threats/Hazardous Devices
Strategic Self-Defense and Grappling Tactics (SSGT)
TASER (X-26) Certification
Tactical Communication
U.S. Attorney’s Office (Use of Force)
Independent Police Monitor
Handling Stress
(24 Hours)
(12 Hours)
(16 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(1 Hours)
(32 Hours)*
(32 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
(40 Hours)*
(12 Hours)*
(4 Hours)*
(4 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
Total Hours
187 Hours
*Denotes elective courses
11
BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL PEACE OFFICER
Grasp the responsibilities and roles of a police officer within his or her community.
11-001
11-002
11-003
11-004
11-005
11-006
11-007
11-008
11-009
11-010
11-011
11-012
11-013
11-014
11-015
Standards of Conduct / Police Ethics
The Police Role in the Community
Diversity in the Community / CRASH (movie)
Building Respect for the Peace Officer
Crime Prevention
Police and the Public
Media and the Police
Citizen Complaint Avoidance
Professional Performance Enhancement Program (PPEP)
Racial Profiling
Encountering the Hearing Impaired
Field Training Officer Program
Introduction to Community Policing
Cultural Awareness (Sensitivity Training)
Survival Spanish
Total Hours
*Denotes elective courses
12
(2 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(6 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(4 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(3 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
(2 Hours)*
(8 Hours)*
(1 Hour)*
(4 Hours)*
(8 Hours)*
(4 Hours)*
(24 Hours)*
74 Hours
PHYSICAL TRAINING
Learn to increase your physical fitness and relieve stress with physical training.
12-001
Physical Training / Lecture
(24 Hours)
Total
24 Hours
13
DOMESTIC AND FAMILY MATTERS
Grasp a basic understanding of domestic violence, handling juveniles, death notifications,
law enforcement and the elderly and victim assistance and notification.
13-001
13-002
13-003
13-004
13-005
Domestic Violence
Handling Juveniles
Death Notification
Law Enforcement and the Elderly
Victim Assistance and Notification
Total Hours
14
(24 Hours)
(2 Hours)
(1 Hours)
(4 Hours)
(4 Hours)
35 Hours
USE OF FORCE
Learn the appropriate force to be used in a given situation.
14-001
Integrated Use of Force/Response to Resistive Behavior (16 Hours)
Total Hours
NOPD ACADEMY NON-CREDIT CLASSES
16 Hours
(115 Hours)
Courses include: Limited English Proficiency, Louisiana Law Enforcement Telecommunications
Systems, Electronic Report Writing, Guest Speakers, Conflict Resolution, Testing, and
Counseling.