FORE B4

Wildlife Law Enforcement

This course is an introduction into a specialized field of law enforcement, specifically, Wildlife Law Enforcement. This course will present a brief history of the development of wildlife laws and their enforcement. Instruction will include jurisdictional issues regarding Federal versus State wildlife laws, the United States Constitution, citizens rights; the role of the wildlife officer, enforcement philosophies, and enforcement practices. The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the basic fundamentals of the wildlife law enforcement field as a career. It is designed to provide students, as citizens, with an insight and understanding of the need for conservation and the wise use of our wildlife resources.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54.0