Police Foundations Co-op Overview

Co-op Format

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Co-op Delivery and Fees

This program has an optional co-op, as part of the program of study. The annual co-op fee structure can be found on the Tuition and Fees page.

For questions, please contact the Co-op Specialist listed at the bottom of the webpage.

Driver's License and Vehicle

Please note that many of co-op positions for this program require that students have a valid driver’s license ('G' class preferred) and access to a vehicle.

Co-op Designation

This program offers three co-op work term opportunities but requires two completed co-op work terms for the co-op designation.

Work Term Capabilities

(Which do not reflect individual work experiences & exposures)

• Application of Criminal Code of Canada and Provincial Statutes
• Criminal and Civil Law Authorities
• Issues in Criminology
• Arrest authorities of a Peace Officer and civilian
• Knowledge of the Canadian Criminal Justice System
• Basic use of force training
• Traffic management
• Youth federal legislation (Youth Criminal Justice Act) and education training
• Investigation and evidence gathering
• Interviewing and reporting skills
• Communication techniques to Written Communication Test (WCT) standards
• Ethics, powers and authority in the enforcement field
• Diversity and First Nations
• Conflict management and resolution, non-violent crisis intervention
• Social and psychological awareness to issues in policing
• Physical fitness training and wellness planning to Physical Readiness Evaluation standards
• Law Enforcement Industry Trends, course allows students to individually select industry recognized certifications and
  training

For further information, please contact:

Trent Jarvis, Co-op Specialist
Phone: 905-575-2171
Email: Trent.Jarvis [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Trent Jarvis)