Oct 23, 2026  
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog 
    
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog

CRJ 164 - Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizures


Credits: 2

Description: This course covers professional orientation, laws of arrest, search, evidence, preliminary investigations, and communication and arrest techniques. It satisfies PC 832 requirements for anyone having limited peace officer status or as a requirement for employment. It does not include firearms training. This course is repeatable. This course may be offered as Pass/No Pass.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate working knowledge of the perception of law enforcement by the community including community attitudes and influences, cultural and socioeconomic differences, subculture customs, values and needs
  2. Explain various circumstances that may warrant the administration of Miranda rights.


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 40
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 2.2