The next course in the pathway is Police Patrol Procedures . This course focuses on the fundamentals of patrol work. Students will learn what it takes to work as a beat cop. Topic such as the hiring process , the dangers of the job and how to minimize them, how to investigate all types of incidents which require a police response, along with  police community relations.  In addition to  ethical and legal aspect of police work. Students who earn a grade of B or higher will receive 3 units of college credit at Modesto Jr College.