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Goals

ISLET Goal One

Develop new, Investigative Sciences curriculum and educational materials for Law Enforcement students, and establish an "Associate in Science in Investigative Sciences" two-year degree program.

  • Establish Strong Collaborative Partnerships
  • Finalize Curriculum Learning Objectives
  • Identify-Plan-Develop Technical Experiences
  • Develop New Materials Emphasizing Re-Use
  • Enroll Students and Evaluate Program Effectiveness
  • Establish New Degree and Certificates

Key Outcomes of Goal One

This goal focuses the project team in researching key science and technology educational enhancements needed to enable law enforcement to better prepare for terrorist threats. Meeting this goal and its objectives will:
  • ensure that new courses satisfy the Homeland Security department's learning objectives for law enforcement;
  • provide for hands-on technical experience in using new equipment from industry/business partners;
  • develop the related two-year degree and certification;
  • obtain POST approval for certification;
  • establish seven new courses for classroom delivery;
  • develop enhancements to existing Law Enforcement curriculum;
  • establish a complete new Investigative Sciences in Law Enforcement degree program.

 

ISLET Goal Two

Extend the impact and reach of new educational materials for wider regional, and national use.

  • Conduct Faculty Development Activities
  • Integrate Course Materials with Continuing Education
  • Coordinate Articulation of Education
  • Package Course Materials for Re-Use

Key Outcomes of Goal Two

This goal focuses the project team in broadening the use and impact of new curriculum and learning materials.
  • Re-use, beginning with evaluation of existing learning materials is emphasized.
  • Experience and evaluation measures of the effectiveness of classroom-based training will be used to drive development of online learning materials.
  • Faculty members will be trained in new science and technology, and will be prepared to facilitate both classroom and online learning curriculum for both new students, and existing Peace Officers.
  • Learning materials are explicitly shared and re-used by member agencies of the collaborative, and opportunities to further extend curriculum use beyond the region are investigated and exploited.

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