Unit Number Subject Hours
1.1.0 Orientation to Basic Training 5
1.2.0 Note Taking and Study Habits 1
1.3.0 Testing and Critiques 65
1.4.0 Program Evaluation 4
1.5.0 Graduation 8
1.6.0 Expectations for Behavior 1
1.7.0 Professional Value System 2
1.8.0 Sexual Harassment 2
1.9.0 Americans with Disabilities Act: Basic Awareness 2
1.10.0 Family Program 3
1.11.0 Orientation Tours 3
Section Total   96

Professional Development

Unit Number Subject Hours
2.1.0 History and Principles of Law Enforcement 2
2.2.0 Introduction to Community Policing and Crime Prevention 4
2.3.0 The Criminal Justice System 3
2.4.0 Civil Rights Issues 2
2.5.0 Police Ethics, Moral Issues and Discretion 6
2.6.0 Supervisor-Subordinate Relations 2
2.7.0 Cultural Diversity 3
2.8.0 Dealing with the Vulnerable 11
2.9.0 Leadership Development 2
Section Total   35

Law and Legal Issues

Unit Number Subject Hours
3.1.0 Constitutional Law 2
3.2.0 Seizure of Persons 7
3.3.0 Search and Seizure 13
3.4.0 Admissions and Confessions 4
3.5.0 Maine Criminal Law and Investigations 35
3.6.0 Maine Juvenile Law and Youth Services 4
3.7.0 Maine Motor Vehicle Law 14
3.8.0 Maine Liquor Law 3
3.9.0 Use of Force 4
3.10.0 Civil Liability 2
3.11.0 Jurisdiction - (incorporated into Seizures of Persons) 0
3.12.0 Extradition and Fresh Pursuit (incorporated into Seizures of Persons)  0
3.13.0 Title 12 Laws 3
3.14.0 Maine Inspection Law 2
Section Total   93

Communications

Unit Number Subject Hours
4.1.0 Interviewing Techniques and Skills 7
4.2.0 Stress Management 2
4.3.0 Interpersonal Communications / Relations 4
4.4.0 Crisis Conflict Management 8
4.5.0 Critical Incident Stress Debriefing 2
Section Total   23

Traffic

Unit Number Subject Hours
5.1.0 Traffic Law Enforcement 4
5.2.0 Traffic Direction and Control 2
5.3.0 Operating Under the Influence / Standardized Field Sobriety Testing 26
5.4.0 Electronic Speed Measurement 14
5.5.0 Crash Investigation 40
5.6.0 Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction 4
5.7.0 Breath Testing Device and Certification 16
Section Total   106

Investigations

Unit Number Subject Hours
6.1.0 Principles of Investigation 2
6.2.0 Vacant  
6.3.0 Identification of Suspects 2
6.4.0 Handling Physical Evidence 4
6.5.0 Securing and Processing the Crime Scene 7
6.6.0 Motor Vehicle Thefts 2
6.7.0 Informants 3
6.8.0 Surveillance 3
6.9.0 Identification and Handling Drugs 4
6.10.0 Injury and Death Cases 4
6.11.0 Child Abuse 3
6.12.0 Domestic Abuse 12
6.13.0 Vacant  
6.14.0 Gangs and Associated Activity 5
6.15.0 Sex Offenses 2
6.16.0 Computer Crimes 2
6.17.0 Arson Awareness 2
Section Total   57

Patrol

Unit Number Subject Hours
7.1.0 Patrol Concepts, Preparation and Techniques 4
7.2.0 Radio and Telecommunications 2
7.3.0 Crimes in Progress 11
7.4.0 Stopping and Approaching the Violator 4
7.5.0 Roadblocks 2
7.6.0 Vacant 0
7.7.0 Complaints and Service Calls 4
7.8.0 Criminal Enforcement Interdiction 3
7.9.0 News Media Relations 3
7.10.0 Incident Command System 3
7.11.0 High Risk Stops 9
7.12.0 High Speed Pursuits 2
7.13.0 Handling Bomb Complaints 3
7.14.0 Responding to Crisis Situations 7
7.15.0 Responding to Active Shooter Situations 7
7.16.0 Electrical Safety 2
7.17.0 Carrying Concealed 2
7.18.0 Officer Safety & Survival 4
Section Total   72

Law Enforcement Skills

Unit Number Subject Hours
8.1.0 Firearms 47
8.2.0 Note Taking and Report Writing 5
8.3.0 Tactical First Aid 8
8.4.0 Basic Water Safety and Rescue 2
8.5.0 Emergency Vehicle Operations 47
8.6.0 Mechanics of Arrest, Restraint and Control 58
8.7.0 Crowd Control and Civil Disorder 4
8.8.0 Lifetime Fitness 57
8.9.0 Courtroom Testimony and Demeanor 6
8.10.0 Basic Fingerprinting 7
Section Total   241
Total Program Curriculum Hours   720