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CDI College Courses:
CCJ4: Criminology and the Criminal Justice System
Summary: In this 40-hour course, students will gain insight and understanding of both the criminal and the crime, including motivation, theories of crime and criminality, psychological/social impact of crime and violence, crime analysis, and Canada's criminal justice system.
CFS4: Criminal Code & Federal Statutes
Summary: This 40-hour course provides an in-depth study of Canada's criminal code and related federal statutes, including interpretation through the perspective of a law enforcement officer.
CGN4: Canadian Government & Politics
Summary: This 40-hour course covers the organization and management of the public sector and the structure, function, and powers of the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
CRM4: Conflict Resolution & Mediation
Summary: This 40-hour course This subject introduces the foundational concepts of conflict resolution and mediation. The study also presents the foundations of incident debriefing. The law and regulatory enforcement constantly place professionals in hostile and interpersonal contact during stressful situations. These foundational skills will provide students with tools to improve their ability to do their job by improving interpersonal communication at critical times. Incident debriefing identifies the purpose and process for this tool.
CO14: Communications 1
Summary: This 40-hour course is designed to develop students' English and communication skills to communicate accurately, persuasively, and credibly with individuals, groups, and multi-disciplinary teams.
CO24: Communications 2
Summary: This 40-hour advanced communication course is designed to enhance the foundational skills developed in the introduction to communications. These skills will focus on interpreting written communication, factual documentation of events for reports that form part of permanent public records, advanced editing skills, and advanced verbal reports.
CPB4: Contemporary Social Problems
Summary: This 40-hour course helps students understand what is happening in Canada today, what the trends indicate, why these things are happening, and how social policy affects areas such as poverty, child abuse, violence against women, and more.
CSV4: Correctional Services
Summary: This 40-hour course covers post-law enforcement or regulatory enforcement topics, including federal and provincial correctional services, probation, parole, halfway houses, rehabilitation processes, and restorative justice.
ETC4: Ethics
Summary: In this 20-hour by studying the ethnic composition and the history of race relations in Canada, concepts of culture, and sensitivity training, students will understand critical situations which may arise from racially motivated conflict. To better understand and deal with native issues, students will study the history of first nations people, laws, demographics, culture, and current issues.
HBV4: Human Behaviour
Summary: This 40-hour course covers the foundations of human behaviour from a sociological perspective and the impact of deviant behaviour in law and regulatory enforcement.
IDF4: Issues in Diversity and First Nations People
Summary: This 20-hour course is a practical approach to ethics that will help students maintain professional conduct and integrity that must be paramount in their decision-making. Topics include making ethical decisions, laws of police ethics, and moral decision-making.
ITC4 - Introduction to Computers
Summary: This 40-hour course is a broad-based introduction to using a personal computer. It teaches the fundamentals of an operating system and the most popular application software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
IVT4: Investigation Techniques
Summary: This 40-hour course will build on the concepts and ideas taught in earlier foundation courses and provide the student with the base skills required to be a successful investigator.
LAW1014: Introduction to the Study of Law
Summary: This 40-hour course will give students an overview of the Canadian legal system, legal institutions, and the structure of the Canadian court system. Students learn about the history of Canadian law, including an analysis of the development of the Canadian constitution. It will discuss the Legal Professional Act and the Rules of the Law Society of British Columbia regarding professionalism and ethics in the field. There will be an examination of the roles and responsibilities of members of the legal profession. Students will learn how to interpret statutes and attune their legal reasoning skills. This module will also overview the Doctrine of Precedent, current issues, developments in Canadian law, and the process of law reform. The law reform process, the Law of Equity, and how to distinguish case law and Stare Decisis will also be covered.
LAW2034: Criminal Law and Evidence I
Summary: In this 40-hour course, students learn about the nature, purpose, scope, sources, and basic principles of criminal law. The Criminal Code of Canada and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are discussed. Students review the essential elements of a criminal offence and the practical procedures utilized throughout a client’s arrest, trial, sentencing, and appeal. Jurisdictional issues are presented along with the process for jury selection. There will also be a discussion of evidence.
LAW3084: Criminal Law and Evidence II
Summary: This 40-hour course, a continuation of Criminal Law and Evidence I, covers interviewing techniques and investigation procedures regarding criminal offences, examination techniques (direct and cross), and the creation and maintenance of a criminal file. This course also includes gathering information, obtaining a retainer, completing documentation, billing, and reporting. There is also a review of the law of evidence and the evidentiary statement.
LEF4: Introduction to Law Enforcement
Summary: This 40-hour course is an introduction to the history of policing in Canada. Studies will also include police jurisdictions in Canada, police administration, how police agencies use their resources, and more.
LGS4: Law and the Legal System
Summary: This 40-hour course covers the foundations of Canada's legal system, including the history of law, the freedoms of Canadians, tort law, and federal and provincial statutes. It overviews family, contract, immigration, environmental and native laws, and more.
PSC4: Psychology
Summary: This 40-hour course introduces psychology, including learning, motivation, behaviour, development, factors affecting interpersonal relationships, and group dynamics.
PSK4: Professional Skills
Summary: This 40-hour course is designed to equip students with interpersonal skills identified by employers as essential for success in the professional world. Students learn and practice critical communication skills using various instructional methods, including case studies, group exercises and discussions.
PSS4: Police Authority/Search/Seizure/Arrest
Summary: This 40-hour course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to carry out everyday law enforcement operations, including powers of arrest, rules of evidence, seizure, interviewing (both those under investigation and witnesses), and documentation. This topic also covers provincial and federal legislation that governs law enforcement practices in these areas.
REP4: Regulatory Enforcement Provincial
Summary: This 40-hour course explores the history, purpose, and range of provincial regulatory bodies, including crown corporations, that maintain an enforcement or investigation function. The study also reviews the jurisdiction and provincial acts that support the operations of regulatory provincial enforcement agencies. Enforcement agencies include fish and wildlife, transportation, motor vehicles, forestry, social services, air, land, water, liquor and tobacco, gaming, taxation, and municipalities. Provincial crown corporations include railways, insurance, and public utilities.
REF4: Regulatory Enforcement Federal
Summary: In this 40-hour course, the student will be exposed to the purpose of Federal Regulations, enforcement, and compliance strategies, as well as methods for obtaining compliance. Students will outline how Regulations are a form of law and how Acts that authorize the making of Regulations are called enabling Acts. The student will compare and contrast the enforcement of Regulations in its two forms: compliance and sanctioning/deterrence.
SCL4: Sociology
Summary: This 40-hour course provides knowledge of the workings and interaction of people in society and how it will aid the student in understanding how their social environment influences people. There is also a focus on highlighting relevant social problems, exploring: an Introduction to Sociology, Culture, Socialization, The Social Base, Social Institutions, Crime and Deviance, and Ethnic Relations.
WMG4: Wellness Management
Summary: This 20-hour course is designed to increase awareness of the lifestyle demands of the law and regulatory enforcement professions. The study also covers the extensive preparation requirements and screening processes used by agencies hiring in the law and regulatory enforcement profession. The course covers the physical requirements for work, the demands of a 24-hour workplace, managing stress, identifying psychological impacts, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This course includes fitness planning and training, lifestyle planning, and nutrition.
Bow Valley College Courses:
JUST 1101 – Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
Summary: This course provides an overview of Canada's criminal justice system. It focuses on the historical, theoretical, substantive, and procedural aspects of the police, the courts, and corrections and shows each institution functions in society. Learners examine how these institutions were created and influenced by governmental regulation, private and public oversight, and their underlying philosophies. Learners delve into the relationships between crime control theory and criminal justice policy; crime rates and justice statistics; the role of police and their operations; the court system; and corrections.
JUST 1102 – Diversity and Criminal Justice in Canada
Summary: This course examines multiculturalism and its relationship to the criminal justice system in Canada. Among the issues discussed are the recognition, acceptance, and affirmation of ethnic, racial, and religious diversity within Canada’s policy of multiculturalism. Particular emphasis is placed on Aboriginal history and traditions. Special attention is focused on applying these issues to policing, corrections, and other aspects of the criminal justice system. Students will have the opportunity to develop the sensitivities and skills which will assist them in understanding and working with different cultures and be responsive to the needs and expectations of culturally diverse communities.
JUST 1301 – Professional Report Writing and Presentations
Summary: This course focuses on professionalism in report writing and presentations in a justice work setting. Learners build a portfolio by preparing and presenting a variety of reports and proposals. Learners critique their writing and presentation skills using peer-to-peer feedback and self-reflection.
Summary: This course introduces the major historical and contemporary theoretical concepts of crime, criminals, and criminality. The course establishes the theoretical relationship between criminology and other sciences like psychology and sociology. In addition, the course also delves into the use of the physical sciences and explores the effects of their use in criminal matters.
JUST 2103 – Introduction to Law Enforcement
Summary: This course provides a broad overview of the history and the development of modern policing. Police work in a democratic society, the police structure of governance, and the current trends in Canadian law enforcement are examined. In addition, the legal powers of police and various models of policing will be analyzed in the context of current trends and issues.
JUST 2104 – Introduction to Forensic Science
Summary: This course explores the history of forensic science and the role forensics play in recent investigations in the Canadian criminal justice system. Learners will focus on crime scene management and processing, using various forensic techniques for many different types of evidence.
JUST 2202 – Criminal Law in Canada
Summary: In this course, learners explore the function of criminal law in Canada, focusing on the Criminal Code. Learners examine the Criminal Code of Canada to understand the offences described within. Learners practice identifying elements of a case to recommend a criminal offence and describe the associated penalty.
JUST 2503 – Criminal Procedure
Summary: This course deals with criminal procedure issues related to law enforcement. The course examines the procedural requirements of the criminal justice system as they relate to the role of the law enforcement officer. Activities within that role include: search and seizure, charging, arrest, detention, interrogation, and warrants. The learner analyzes pre-trial procedures and trial processes.
JUST 2606 – Criminal Evidence
Summary: This course examines criminal evidence issues around policing, principles, and problems as those issues relate to evidence in criminal proceedings. Learners analyze the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms issues concerning the collection, preservation, and use of evidence. In addition, the course focuses on evidentiary concerns such as witnesses, questioning, and the challenges facing the forensic community.
JUST 2607 – Interviewing & Investigation
Summary: Interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects is fundamental to an investigation. Learners explore basic investigative responsibilities and critical skills required to conduct effective interviews. They examine case law and statutes to be considered during interviews and interrogations.
LEGL 1101 – Introduction to Canadian Law
Summary: This course provides an overview of Canadian civil and criminal law, its history, and its structure. The civil law component provides the learner with a foundational knowledge of the operation of civil legal systems and the interests involved. The course explores Canadian criminal law through the examination of constitutional law, including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as the substantive and procedural law contained in the Criminal Code.
Bow Valley College
Curriculum Development:
The following courses were created, and all curriculum and assessments were developed by myself:
JUST 2104 – Introduction to Forensic Science
Developed 3 credit course as a part of the Criminal Justice Diploma program. The course is currently an elective for all specializations in the program.
Summary: This course explores the history of forensic science, and the role forensics play in contemporary investigations in the Canadian criminal justice system. Learners will focus on crime scene management and processing, using a wide variety of forensic techniques, for a many different types of evidence
JUST 2304 – Crisis Management for Law Enforcement
Developed 3 credit course as a part of the Criminal Justice Diploma program. The course is currently a requirement for all Law Enforcement Specializations, and an elective for General Justice or Corrections specialization.
Summary: This course examines crises and conflicts that law enforcement personnel encounter. Although no two crises or conflicts are the same, learners explore common factors that may be involved, such as stress, mental health, and abuse. In addition, learners examine effective intervention and de-escalation strategies that may be engaged by law enforcement personnel.
In addition to creating and developing the previously mentioned courses, I have also reviewed, updated, and redesigned the following courses:
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JUST 2202 – Criminal Law in Canada
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JUST 2503 – Criminal Procedure
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JUST 2607 – Interviewing & Investigation
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LEGL 1101 – Introduction to Canadian Law
Professional Development Courses
Introduction to Forensics
Organization: Calgary Police Service
Course Run: Sept 2017, Jan 2018, Sept 2018.
Summary: This 20-hour course provided the roles and responsibilities of the CPS Forensic Crime Scenes Unit. IN addition to providing a knowledge base regarding forensic techniques that may offer additional information for their investigations from a forensic perspective.
In addition to facilitating this course, I was also the creator and curriculum developer.
Assistant Crime Scene Examiner
Organization: Calgary Police Service
Course Run: Oct 15 – 19, 2018
Summary: This 40-hour course was designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, secure, and process crime scenes using various forensic techniques. During this course, I facilitated involvement from multiple sections of the CPS and led the assessment of the learners in both formative practical scenarios and summative written examinations.
In addition to facilitating this course, I was also the curriculum and assessment developer.
Friction Ridge Identification
Organization: Calgary Police Service
Course Run: Nov 2017, and Nov 2018
Summary: This 40-hour course provided an introduction to Dactyloscopy which is the analysis and comparison of fingerprints for identification. As an introduction, this course was not intended to provide sufficient training for qualification as an expert or certification as a friction ridge examiner. However, the system offers detailed information on friction ridge skin, processes used to locate, document, and collect fingerprints, as well as philosophy and methodologies for fingerprint identification.
In addition to facilitating this course, I was also the curriculum and assessment developer.
Hazardous Environment Recognition & Evidence Collection
Organization: Calgary Police Service
Course Run: Aug 2018
Summary: This course was designed with the overall learning objective of increasing police investigators' awareness, knowledge, and ability to recognize hazardous environments involving unknown powders, drug manufacturing, or other toxic substances. This course covered theoretical knowledge and practical skills focusing on proper donning, doffing, and decontamination. As well as exhibit packing, collection, and understanding the potential for forensic evidence retrieved in such an environment.
In addition to facilitating this course, collaboration with the University of Calgary Chemistry Department, Calgary Fire Department HAZMAT, The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Health Canada's Vancouver Drug Analysis Service Laboratory and RCMP Clandestine Lab Enforcement and Response. I was also the creator and the curriculum and assessment developer.
Advanced Forensic Training Course
Organization: INTERPOL
Course Run: July 2019
Summary: This course was designed through collaboration with INTERPOL, hosting the system for a diverse group of investigators from Southern and Eastern Africa. This course took place in Mauritius, with the support of both INTERPOL and Mauritius Police. In addition to facilitating this course, I was also the curriculum and assessment developer.
Fingerprint Identification Course
Organization: Uganda Police
Course Run: September 2021
Summary: This course was designed through collaboration with Uganda Police and offered a synchronous and asynchronous online course. Over 40 hours, participants conducted a detailed study to understand friction ridge impression (fingerprint) evidence. From recognizing and describing factors that allow for friction ridge impressions to be individualized to conducting a thorough analysis and what is involved in forming an opinion on the comparison of friction ridge impressions. In addition to a review of strengths and weaknesses of the processes and how to articulate findings or conclusions in an expert report.