Oakland Police Academy (OPA)
OPA 2510 Law and the Public Servant 5 Credit Hours
ESL Placement Level: For English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students, placement into ESL 2510 or higher.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Oakland Police Academy.
The course provides understanding, explanation, and application of laws in modern society as they pertain to the role of a law enforcement officer. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 5
OPA 2520 Firearms Training 5 Credit Hours
ESL Placement Level: For English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students, placement into ESL 2510 or higher.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Oakland Police Academy.
The course provides understanding, explanation, and application of the safe use of firearms in the role of a police officer. This includes, but is not limited to firearms skills, firearms assessment, and laws and knowledge related to firearm use. Students will be assessed on their skills and knowledge of firearms. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 5
OPA 2530 Subject Control Training 5 Credit Hours
ESL Placement Level: For English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students, placement into ESL 2510 or higher.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Oakland Police Academy.
The course provides understanding, explanation, and application of the MCOLES Subject Control Continuum and application of subject control continuum principles. This includes but is not limited to handcuffing, weapon retention, ground fighting techniques, strikes and blocks. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 5
OPA 2540 Health, Wellness, and Safety for the Public Servant 5 Credit Hours
ESL Placement Level: For English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students, placement into ESL 2510 or higher.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Oakland Police Academy.
The course provides understanding, explanation, and application of health and safety principles for self and for community. Basic first aid, airway management, and care for medical emergencies will be emphasized as well as personal health and wellness for the law enforcement officer. Practical application of these principles will be explored. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 5
OPA 2550 Traffic Enforcement and Patrol 5 Credit Hours
ESL Placement Level: For English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students, placement into ESL 2510 or higher.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Oakland Police Academy.
This course will introduce students to the Michigan Vehicle Code. Students will be taught investigative techniques of vehicle laws, traffic related laws, accidents, field sobriety testing, and auto theft. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 5
OPA 2560 Crime Scene Investigation 5 Credit Hours
ESL Placement Level: For English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students, placement into ESL 2510 or higher.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Oakland Police Academy.
The course provides understanding, explanation, and application of techniques and procedures needed for crime scene investigation. Topics include, but are not limited to, laws and record keeping, crime scene search, interviews and interrogations and processing of evidence. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 5
OPA 2610 Law and the Reserve Officer 2 Credit Hours
ESL Placement Level: For English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students, placement in ESL 2520. Prequisite:Admission into the Oakland Police Academy Reserve.
Corequisite: OPA 2620 OPA 2630 OPA 2640 OPA 2650 OPA 2660 (Required)
The student will understand, explain, and apply the role of the Reserve Officer and enforcement of laws, including but not limited to crimes against persons, unexplained deaths, and current legal issues. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 2
OPA 2620 Firearms Training for the Reserve Officer 2 Credit Hours
ESL Placement Level: For English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students, placement in ESL 2520.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Oakland Police Academy Reserve.
Corequisite: OPA 2610 OPA 2630 OPA 2640 OPA 2650 OPA 2660 (Required)
The student will understand, explain, and apply the laws related to firearms for reserve officers. Students will be assessed on their skills and knowledge of firearms. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 3
OPA 2630 Subject Control Training for the Reserve Officer 2 Credit Hours
ESL Placement Level: For English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students, placement in ESL 2520.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Oakland Police Academy Reserve.
Corequisite: OPA 2610 OPA 2620 OPA 2640 OPA 2650 OPA 2660 (Required)
The student will learn the defense tactics as identified by Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). Students will also learn laws pertaining to use of force and de-escalation skills for the reserve officer. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 3
OPA 2640 Health, Wellness, and Safety for the Reserve Officer 2 Credit Hours
ESL Placement Level: For English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students, placement in ESL 2520.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Oakland Police Academy Reserve.
Corequisite: OPA 2610 OPA 2620 OPA 26430 OPA 2650 OPA 2660 (Required)
The student will be introduced to health and safety principles for self and for community including basic first aid and airway management. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 3
OPA 2650 Traffic Enforcement and Vehicle Operations for Reserve Officer 2 Credit Hours
ESL Placement Level: For English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students, placement in ESL 2520.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Oakland Police Academy Reserve.
Corequisite: OPA 2610 OPA 2620 OPA 26430 OPA 2640 OPA 2660 (Required)
This course will introduce students to vehicle operations and traffic laws specific to reserve officers. This includes, but is not limited to report writing, traffic crash investigation, and OWI enforcment. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 3
OPA 2660 Investigative Strategies for the Reserve Officer 2 Credit Hours
ESL Placement Level: For English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students, placement in ESL 2520.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Oakland Police Academy Reserve.
Corequisite: OPA 2610 OPA 2620 OPA 26430 OPA 2640 OPA 2650 (Required)
The student will understand and identify techniques and strategies related to the reserve officer's role in investigation. This includes but is not limited to the investigation of domestic violence, crimes against persons, crimes against property, and unexplained deaths. BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 2