Courses
Advanced Law Enforcement, Investigations and Security-2025/2026
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| PHRE-6001 | Personal Fitness & Defensive Tactics 1 | 1 | ||
| In this course, students participate in a physical fitness program in preparation for the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) and Fitness Test for Ontario Correctional Officer Applicants (FITCO). These occupational tests are used to assess ability to perform the physical demands of law enforcement and security. The fitness program targets cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Students monitor their progress as well as their nutrition and stress levels. This course also introduces students to use of force and defensive tactics. | ||||
| LAWS-6039 | Legislative Authority & Liability | 1 | ||
| Course outlines legislative authority at federal, provincial and municipal levels of government for private law enforcement and security with a special focus on Ontario's Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005, and associated regulations. Students examine relevant policies and procedures and the impact of legislation on day-to-day law enforcement and security activities. Students explore related liability, ethical and professional issues. | ||||
| COMM-6036 | Professional Communication | 1 | ||
| This course focuses on specific written and verbal communication skills required by law enforcement and security professionals. Through simulations and exercises students will learn to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner to diverse audiences in a range of situations including emergencies and crisis situations. Students develop their note taking skills and complete various occupation specific documents (occurrence reports, internal reports, court briefs, investigative reports - summaries and analysis reports. Verbal communication skills include the use of telecommunications, media communications and intercultural communications. | ||||
| PFLP-6006 | Court Preparation | 1 | ||
| APS2 - A successful prosecution begins with complete preparation. This course will teach the role of the police officer in preparing for court from charging documents to bail hearings, release forms and provisions, and Crown counsel briefs. Students will prepare a case from start to finish, having regard for the continuity of physical evidence, proving facts in issue while justifying one's actions in simulated court proceedings. Co-requisite(s) for this course:PFLP-6003 - PROVINCIAL STATUTESPFLP-6005 - ADVANCED CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONPFLP-6022 - COMMUNICATIONS I ALE1 - A successful prosecution begins with complete preparation. This course will teach the role of the police, provincial or municipal officers in preparing for court from charging documents to bail hearings, release forms and provisions, and to the result of the Crown Brief. Students will prepare a case from start to finish, having regard for the continuity of physical evidence, proving facts in issue while justifying one's actions in simulated court proceedings. | ||||
| SRTY-6005 | Security 1-Adv | 1.5 | ||
| Course prepares students to provide security in specialized environments (e.g., healthcare settings, courthouses, transportation and logistics, post-secondary institutions, retail settings, office and commercial environments, industrial facilities, hotels and residential high-rise buildings, and). Students explore roles and responsibilities, operating and reporting procedures, and security concerns within these specialized environments. Students also receive basic training in the use of two-way radios, fire extinguishers, and alarm systems, and the operation of a security control centre. Students participate in scenarios set in various environments using appropriate strategies and procedures. | ||||
| PSFY-6001 | Provincial & Municipal Enforcement | 1 | ||
| Students explore the field of regulatory enforcement at the provincial and municipal levels. Students study legal authority, powers, and duties of enforcement officers, and become familiar with the Provincial Offences Act. Various strategies for enforcement and compliance are discussed, as well as the challenges in interpreting regulations and bylaws. Specific requirements for various provincial and municipal enforcement roles are explored (e.g., conservation officer, environmental enforcement officer, bylaw enforcement officer). Current trends in enforcement will be explored. | ||||
| PSFY-6002 | Vehicle Safety & Driving Skills | 1.5 | ||
| Students learn that driving is a complex cognitive process and discover how human factors influence decision-making when operating a motor vehicle. Students improve their driving skills in a classroom using a driving simulator and in live traffic while operating a vehicle under faculty supervision. Vehicle safety, particularly as it relates to operating security and surveillance vehicles, is integrated into the practical component of this course. | ||||
| SRTY-6006 | Security & Corrections | 2 | ||
| This advanced course will examine legislation, policy and procedures related to the new models employed by Corrections as they move into the next decade. Students will examine the challenges associated in dealing with incarcerated persons and the need to understand the culture associated with such. Discussions on parole, probation and integration will also be included in the content of this course. | ||||
| DEVL-6020 | Ethics & Professionalism | 1 | ||
| This course prepares students for the paramilitary structure and professional expectations of law enforcement and security agencies, with specific reference to the Code of Conduct Regulation under Ontario's Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005.Through occupation-specific case studies, students apply ethical decision-making and appropriate leadership models. Students also visit several workplace environments in order to determine placement priorities for Practicum I. | ||||
| FLDP-6019 | Security Practicum 1 | 4 | ||
| Students participate in a five-week practicum with a law enforcement or security agency, Students accompany their assigned mentor in as many situations as possible, observing both day-to-day duties and the workplace culture. Students may be expected to work shifts, weekends and holidays, depending on the practicum host. During the practicum, students participate in guided online discussions describing how they are applying the knowledge, skills and abilities developed through the program. | ||||
| Level 2 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| PHRE-6002 | Personal Fitness & Defensive Tactics 2 | 1 | ||
| In this course, students participate in a physical fitness program to maintain their ability to pass the Physical Abilities Requirement Evaluation (PARE) and Fitness Test for Ontario Correctional Officer Applicants (FITCO). Students monitor their progress through testing and self-evaluation, adjusting the program to meet their personal fitness needs. The curriculum explores the relationship between physical health and mental health. Students learn advanced defensive tactics, including search techniques, and the importance of officer safety. | ||||
| SRTY-6007 | Cyber Security | 0.5 | ||
| Introduces students to cyber security, from measures used by government, businesses and individuals to protect the digital assets and infrastructure from cyber attacks to techniques used in cyber crime investigations and forensics. Students identify common threats to computer security and outline techniques used to minimize the risk of a security breach. Drawing on Canada's Cyber Security Strategy, students analyze the role of private and public sector law enforcement in protecting Canada's digital infrastructure. | ||||
| BSCI-6020 | Crisis Intervention/Conflict Resolution | 2 | ||
| Students develop the ability to confidently and competently intervene in crisis situations and resolve conflicts. The curriculum explores causes of conflict and presents effective assessment, recognition and intervention strategies. Strategies include communication techniques and specifically focus on non-violent and respectful problem-solving strategies Students participate in role-plays that simulate typical crisis and conflict scenarios encountered in law enforcement and security. Students have the opportunity for certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention from the Crisis Prevention Institute. | ||||
| HLTH-6046 | Mental Health & Society | 1 | ||
| This course provides an overview of mental health for public safety practitioners. The curriculum covers definitions of mental health and mental illness, as well as relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act. Students examine the prevalence of mental illness in Canada and learn about the mental status examination, symptoms and treatment strategies for various mental illnesses, and strategies used when interacting with people experiencing a mental illness. The course also explores mental illness myths and social stigma. Students complete a research project on a mental illness and have the opportunity to complete the Mental Health First Aid certificate. | ||||
| SRTY-6008 | Investigation & Surveillance-Adv | 2 | ||
| This course outlines the investigative processes currently used by law enforcement and security agencies across Canada. Through simulations, students determine and apply appropriate investigative techniques to collect and analyze the information and evidence critical to successful criminal and civil investigations. Students conduct active foot and vehicle surveillance on subjects in a variety of settings using specialized equipment including a two-way radio and digital camera. | ||||
| SRTY-6009 | Security 2-Adv | 1.5 | ||
| Building on Advanced Security I, this course prepares students to conduct security assessments and present customized security solutions and recommendations to a client and/or management. The security assessment requires a risk/threat assessment and recommendations may involve human resources as well as technology (e.g., access control, closed-circuit television, alarm systems, and biometric technology). The curriculum explores trends that impact day-to-day activities within the security sector. Students participate in increasingly complex security and law enforcement scenarios in varied environments. | ||||
| SRTY-6010 | Customs & Border Protection | 1.5 | ||
| This course provides an overview of the integrated border services provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and, in particular, its role in supporting national security priorities. The curriculum covers relevant laws (i.e., Canada Border Services Agency Act, Customs Act), regulations and procedures. Students specifically examine the role of Border Services Officers (BSOs) as the first line of defence in preventing inadmissible people, contraband and other illegal substances from entering Canada. The role of BSOs in the fight against terrorism and illegal immigration is also explored. | ||||
| DEVL-6021 | Employment Preparation | 1 | ||
| Building on Professional Practice I, this course prepares students for entry-level employment in law enforcement and security organizations. Through self-reflection involving analysis of the Practicum 1 experience as well as their strengths, interests and personal goals, students articulate short- and long-term career goals. Students prepare an occupation-specific resume and portfolio and participate in mock interviews with HR professionals. | ||||
| FLDP-6020 | Security Practicum 2 | 4 | ||
| Students participate in a five-week practicum with a law enforcement or security agency. Students accompany their assigned mentor in as many situations as possible, observing both day-to-day duties and the workplace culture. Students may be expected to work shifts, weekends and holidays, depending on the practicum host. In consultation with the practicum host, students identify and analyze a workplace-related procedural issue/challenge/problem and propose innovative evidence-based recommendations. | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 8 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||