COURSE SYLLABUS CJLE 2324 (3:2:2) Texas Peace Officer Capstone

Transcription

1 COURSE SYLLABUS CJLE 2324 (3:2:2) Texas Peace Officer Capstone Law Enforcement Technology Department of Professional Services & Energy Technical Education Division SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE Levelland & Reese Campuses SPRING 2010

2 Campus: (X) Levelland, Texas () Reese Center COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: INSTRUCTOR: CJLE 2324 TEXAS PEACE OFFICER CAPSTONE SPC Law Enforcement Staff: Randy Robertson OFFICE LOCATION: Office Number: LE 105 Levelland Campus PHONE: (806) FAX: OFFICE HOURS: Posted on office door; hours are: VISION: SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE IMPROVES EACH STUDENT S LIFE I. GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION: A. Course Description: Prerequisite: Sophomore law enforcement major with 45 semester hours and/or consent of instructor. Topic address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Students will take capstone examinations that are comprehensive end of program tests that prepare students to take the state license examination to be a peace officer. Emphasis will also include fitness and conditions necessary to meet police academy entrance requirements. Students will also receive limited firearms upgrade skill training. B. LAW ENFORCEMENT MAJORS--TCLEOSE RULES AND 217.1: Persons taking this class as part of the Academic Alternative program to qualify to take the state license examination must meet standards outlined in TCLEOSE Rules to participate in this program.** Instructor will cover these standards at the beginning of the class. If any student has an issue regarding these rules, the student should contact the instructor for guidance, clarification, and counseling.

3 II. GENERAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS: A. Course Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course, each student will have demonstrated through comprehensive examinations, with a score of 70% or better, a competent understanding of: Need of physical conditioning as demonstrated through physical activities. Continued use, care, and control of persons and firearms. Competencies needed for successful completion of the Texas Police Officers Licensing Examination. B. Academic Integrity: It is the goal of the SPC Law Enforcement faculty to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity in education and training endeavors. It is a serious offense for any student to presents as his or her own work that he or she has not honestly performed; such action renders the offender liable to serious consequences that may include suspension from the academy. Students should refer to the SPC General Catalog policy regarding consequences for cheating and plagiarism. (See Academic Integrity as well as Student Conduct sections in the college catalog.) In some instances, working with other students is encouraged for some assignments and meets SCANS Competencies C-9 through C-14. If any student has a question as to whether he or she may work with other students on any assignments, SEEK GUIDANCE FROM THE INSTRUCTOR to ascertain whether or not the student is in compliance with course guidelines. C. Verification of Workplace Competencies. This class is a "capstone" course designed for students who have completed the majority of degree requirements and who anticipate opportunity to take the state license examination to be a peace officer. This course includes review of competencies, knowledge, skills and understanding of basic concepts covered during this course of study. Students enrolled in this course may apply for opportunity to ride with uniformed peace officers as part of their enhanced skills training. D. Attendance Policy: The South Plains College attendance policy is stated in the General Catalog. Punctual and regular attendance in class is required of all law enforcement students. Each student is responsible for all class work covered while she or he was not in class. At the discretion of the instructor, a student may complete make-up work assignments for unavoidable absences. An instructor may use discretion to administer an X or F grade when a student has excessive absences. In the event a student is not able to complete course work, she or he is expected to take initiative to initiate a student withdrawal notice that results in grade of W when completed before the last college drop date. All students

4 must complete or remain in compliance with SPC and TCLEOSE requirements. E. Assignment Policy: All required work must be turned in on-time in order that the student may benefit from the corrections and study for future examinations. Assigned outside work is DUE ON THE CLASS PERIOD ASSIGNED BY THE INSTRUCTOR. Late work generally is not acceptable; however, special consideration is subject to instructor discretion for exceptional circumstances. The instructor has sole discretion whether the exception is cleared and whether or not the makeup work is acceptable. F. Accommodations: South Plains College strives to accommodate the individual needs of all students in order to enhance their opportunities for success in the context of a comprehensive community college setting. It is the policy of South Plains College to offer all educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability or age (SPC Equal Opportunity Policy General Catalog). Students with disabilities, including but not limited to physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities who wish to request accommodations in such case should notify the Special Services Office early in the semester so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide acceptable documentation of his/her disability to the Special Services Coordinator on the Levelland Campus at (806) , ext G. Diversity Statement: Instructors in the program will establish and support an environment that values and nurtures individual and group differences and encourage engagement and interaction. Understanding and respecting multiple experiences and perspectives will serve to challenge and stimulate all of us to learn about others, about the larger world and about ourselves. Promoting diversity and intellectual exchange will not only mirror society as it is, but also model society as it should and can be so that each person may live in harmony with others. III. SPECIFIC COURSE/INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS: A. Grading Policy/Procedures/or Other Methods of Evaluation: An accumulative point system will be utilized to determine the final grade that the student will receive for the class. The skill requirement may not be applicable to each course. If applicable, as long as the student in skill classes receive a PASS score for each required competency, the following scale will be used to calculate the final grade based on the accumulation of all other points earned through testing scores:

5 Average of daily test grades = 40% Final examination comprehensive grade = 60% 90 to 100 % = A 80 to 90 % = B 70 to 80 % = C 60 to 70 % = D Below 60 % = F No student will be allowed to take the TCLEOSE licensing exam with less than an 80 % overall grade and an 80% grade on the comprehensive final exam. The skills requirements () is or () is not applicable to this course. (Instructor will advise student to mark one of the options.) The course instructor will give the class specific information of allocation of points and or requirements for course grades. B. TEXAS CRIMINAL LAW AND MOTOR VEHICLE HANDBOOK, 2009/2010 ; Nexis/Lexis. IV. Course Learning Outcomes. Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends. Specific goals and/or objectives of this course are to: Help student maintain proficiency developed in previous skill and academic courses. Emphasis will be directed to physical fitness and conditioning as they relate to law enforcement officers. Provide limited upgrade firearms skill and tactical survival skill for peace officers. Afford students opportunity to study comprehensive program general exit examinations that assist in preparation for the state licensing exam. Unit # and Topic: 1. Fitness and Wellness and Stress Management Unit Goal: 1.1. Demonstrate an understanding of lifestyle, nutrition, and fitness concepts required to maintain a high level of fitness and wellness Describe the importance of fitness and wellness in the law enforcement profession Identify healthy nutritional strategies.

6 Develop a personal nutrition plan. Unit Goal: 1.2 Be aware of the causes and effects of stress in the lives of peace officers Identify common stressors of peace officers Identify emotional and physical symptoms of stress Explain post-traumatic stress disorder Recognize the positive role of stress and approaches to coping with stress. Unit Goal: 1.3. Become aware of the problems, symptoms, and responses to substance abuse in law enforcement Identify the extent of alcohol and drug abuse in the work place and in law enforcement Explain the consequences of personal use of alcohol/drugs Discuss responsibilities an officer has to a co-worker when substance abuse threatens the safety and efficiency of the department. Unit Goal: 1.4. Develop personal strategies for the positive management of stress Describe the role of attitude and perception in stress management Recognize stress reduction techniques Discuss psychological reactions that officers often experience following a shooting incident. 2. Professional Policing Unit Goal: 2.1. To develop a knowledge of the development and influence of the evolution of police service models and styles Describe significant historical events that have influenced policing in the United States Describe the historical development of police service models or styles Describe the evolution of policing in Texas List the requirements of licensees under selected sections of the current Commission Rules Explain the traditional police service model Define community policing and explain this service model. Unit Goal: 2.2. To increase the understanding of the organization's role in society and police organizational issues Interpret the police organization s role in society Recognize the values of providing quality police customer service Analyze the characteristics of traditional (formal) police organizational structure and police subculture (informal). 3. Professionalism and Ethics Unit Goal: 3.1. Understand and respect professionalism as it applies to law enforcement Discuss the concept of professionalism.

7 Discuss the characteristics of professionalism. Unit Goal: 3.2. Understand and accept the crucial role of ethics as related to professionalism Discuss the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics Discuss ethical dilemmas in law enforcement Discuss the differences between physical and moral courage. Unit Goal: 3.3. Understand the civil and criminal laws related to unethical behavior of peace officers Discuss Title 8 of the Texas Penal Code in relationship to an officer s behavior Explain relevant federal criminal law in relationship to an officer s behavior List civil penalties for sexual harassment and inappropriate officer conduct. 4. U.S. and Texas Constitutions, Bill of Rights, and Criminal Justice System Unit Goal: 4.1. The student will understand, respect, and apply the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights as they pertain to the role of peace officers and the rights of citizens Explain the basis of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, including special emphasis on the freedom of the individual and human rights. Define Writ of Habeas Corpus Recall the main concepts of Article 2 and Article 3 of the Constitution Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment I Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment IV Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment V Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment VI Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment VIII Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment IX Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment X Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment XIV Analyze personal and organizational values relative to police role in relation to the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Unit Goal: 4.2. The student will understand, respect, and apply the Texas Constitution and Bill of Rights as they pertain to the role of peace officers and the rights of citizens Discuss and defend an individual's rights proclaimed under Article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Texas Explain Article 17 of the State Constitution as it relates to the ever-evolving nature of the document. Unit Goal: 4.3. The student will understand and appreciate the specific roles and interrelationships of the various components within the Criminal Justice system Outline the structure and role of the Criminal Justice System Explain how the three components of the criminal justice system directly affect each other Identify the differences between civil and criminal law.

8 4.3.4 Identify the civil/criminal courts and their jurisdiction. 5. Multiculturalism and Human Relations Unit Goal: 5.1. To increase awareness of the role of multiculturalism in law enforcement Discuss key concepts and origins of prejudice Identify forms of prejudice Discuss personal prejudices Define key functions of discrimination. Unit Goal: 5.2. To increase the awareness of the importance of human relations in law enforcement Discuss the importance of not allowing personal prejudices to affect professional behavior Discuss the value of, respect for, and sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others Discuss the public s perceptions of and attitudes toward peace officers. 6. Code of Criminal Procedure Unit Goal: 6.1. The student will have an understanding of the statutory authority for administration of criminal procedure as enumerated by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP) Identify the basis for administration of criminal procedure in Texas Identify the basic rights enumerated in the CCP. Unit Goal: 6.2. The student will have an understanding of the general duties and responsibilities for officers as enumerated by the CCP Identify who are magistrates and their duties Identify who are peace officers List the duties of peace officers List the duties of peace officers relating to Racial Profiling List the duties of peace officers relating to Forfeiture of Contraband. Unit Goal: 6.3. The student will understand the courts and their criminal jurisdiction Identify courts which have criminal jurisdiction Identify the jurisdiction of the Courts of Appeals Identify the jurisdiction of the Court of Criminal Appeals Identify the jurisdiction of district courts Identify the jurisdiction of the county courts Identify the jurisdiction of the justice courts Identify the jurisdiction of municipal courts. Unit Goal: 6.4. The student will understand the procedures to be followed in the prevention and suppression of offenses.

9 List the duties of officers relating to family violence prevention List the duties of officers relating to threats of injury or death to persons or damage to property List the duties of officers relating to suppression of riots and other disturbances List the duties of officers relating to protective orders for victims of sexual assault. Unit Goal: 6.5. The student will understand the time limitations relating to felonies and misdemeanors Identify the time limitations relating to felony offenses Identify the time limitations relating to misdemeanor offenses Identify the time limitations relating to aggravated offenses, attempt, conspiracy, solicitation, and organized criminal activity. Unit Goal: 6.6. The student will understand the requirements and procedures for arrests without and with a warrant of arrest List the duties of officers relating to arrest without warrant List the duties of officers relating to arrest under warrant. Unit Goal: 6.7. The student will understand the requirements and procedures for search warrants List the duties of officers relating to search warrants. Unit Goal: 6.8. The student will understand court processes as they relate to criminal offenses Explain court papers relating to offenses Explain court papers relating to witnesses Explain the bail procedure. Unit Goal: 6.9. The student will understand the process relating to inquests upon dead bodies Identify requirements for an inquest. Unit Goal: The student will understand the process relating to the Sex Offender Registration Program Identify requirements for sex offenders. 7. Arrest, Search, and Seizure Unit Goal: 7.1. Understand the legal authorities as they pertain to the role of the peace officer and the rights of citizens regarding arrest Identify the conditions for arrest Explain the circumstances for warrantless arrests Explain procedures for obtaining a warrant of arrest Identify the process for arresting with a warrant Identify suspicious circumstances.

10 Apply probable cause and related elements Identify lawful action to be taken for temporary detention Identify circumstances when frisking is permitted Distinguish who may be frisked and what may be seized during the frisk Identify the categories of evidence for which a search may be conducted Identify circumstances which justify a lawful search Explain the legal authority of a search warrant Discuss who and what may be searched and the consent to search Indicate how the exclusionary rule applies. 8. Penal Code Unit Goal: 8.1 Understand the Introductory Provisions (Title 1) of the Penal Code (PC) Identify the organization of the PC Define the General Provisions of the PC Describe the proof required to convict a person of an offense Define terms as they relate to multiple prosecutions. Unit Goal: 8.2. Understand the General Principles of Criminal Responsibility (Title 2) of the Penal Code Determine the culpable mental states Identify when one person is Criminally Responsible for Conduct of Another Identify General Defenses to Criminal Responsibility. Unit Goal: 8.3. Understand the Punishments (Title 3) of the Penal Code Classify offenses and their punishment. Unit Goal: 8.4. Understand Inchoate Offenses (Title 4) according to the Penal Code Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to inchoate offenses. Unit Goal: 8.5. Understand Offenses Against the Person (Title 5) according to the Penal Code Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to criminal homicide Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to kidnapping, unlawful restraint, and trafficking of persons Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to sexual offenses Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to assaultive offenses. Unit Goal: 8.6. Understand Offenses Against the Family (Title 6) according to the Penal Code Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to offenses against the family. Unit Goal: 8.7. Understand Offenses Against Property (Title 7) according to the Penal Code Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to arson, criminal mischief, and other property damage or destruction.

11 Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to robbery Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to burglary and criminal trespass Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to theft Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to fraud Identify the elements of offenses as they relate to computer crimes and telecommunications crimes. Unit Goal: 8.8. Understand Offenses Against Public Administration (Title 8) according to the Penal Code Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to bribery and corrupt influence Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to perjury and other falsification Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to obstructing governmental operation Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to abuse of office. Unit Goal: 8.9. Understand Offenses Against Public Order and Decency (Title 9) according to the Penal Code Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to disorderly conduct and related offenses Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to public indecency. Unit Goal: Understand Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, and Morals (Title 10) according to the Penal Code Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to weapons Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to gambling Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to conduct affecting public health Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to intoxication and alcoholic beverage offenses. Unit Goal: Understand Organized Crime (Title 11) according to the Penal Code Apply the elements of offenses involving organized crime. 9. Traffic Unit Goal: 9.1. The student will have knowledge of traffic laws contained in the Transportation Code (TC) and their applications Define the following vehicles in the TC Define the following terms in the TC Define the following terms in the TC, as it relates to traffic, traffic areas, and traffic control Define the various miscellaneous terms listed in Chapter 541, TC Define dispose and litter in accordance with the Texas Health and Safety Code, and discuss their application to traffic safety Explain the required obedience and the effect of the TC.

12 Identify who may and who may not be licensed to drive in the state of Texas, the types and classes of licenses that exist under Texas statutes, and understand the restrictions thereon Determine if a violation exists regarding traffic signs, signals, and markings Given a driving situation, determine if a traffic law is violated as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter B, TC Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists, as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter C, TC Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter D, TC Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter F, TC Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter G, TC Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter H, TC Given a driving situation, determine that a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter I, TC Identify legal requirements of operating emergency vehicles Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to vehicle equipment standards and maintenance Recognize the regulations relating to the operation of bicycles, mopeds, and play vehicles Recognize the regulations relating to pedestrians Understand the regulations relating to arrest, and charging procedures, notices and promises to appear Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to the operation of motorcycles Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to the operation of all-terrain vehicles Understand the regulations related to privileged parking Understand the regulations related to abandoned motor vehicles Understand the requirement for registration of vehicles Understand the regulations regarding liability insurance for motor vehicles and financial responsibility Understand regulations regarding operation of vehicles in violation of driver s suspension Given a situation involving warning signs and devices, determine if a violation of law exists Understand regulations related to the removal of injurious materials and wrecked or damaged vehicles from the highway. Unit Goal: 9.2. The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of the laws, methods, and techniques relative to accident investigation Explain when and where the TC applies in accident investigation Apply the procedures for responding to and managing the accident scene.

13 Describe procedures for interviewing driver, complainant, and witnesses Identify and apply methods of measuring the accident scene and collecting any physical evidence Recognize and use accident forms Compile and apply methods of traffic collision management and investigation in a simulated situation. Unit Goal: 9.3. The student will be able to control and direct traffic in a safe and legal manner Describe the legal authority to establish effective traffic flow based on situational priorities Practice directing/controlling traffic while using appropriate positioning, signals, and equipment. 10. Intoxicated Driver and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Unit Goal: Demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of the detection, apprehension and arrest of the intoxicated driver Explain the laws related to driving while intoxicated and related offenses Discuss the development of reasonable suspicion for the intoxicated driver stop/temporary detention Describe standardized field sobriety testing methods and determine when chemical tests can be requested Recognize and prepare necessary forms concerning the intoxicated driver Identify the laws regarding allowing dangerous drivers to borrow motor vehicles and forfeiture. Unit Goal: Demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) techniques State the goals and objectives of the course Describe the course schedule and activities Demonstrate their pre-training knowledge of course topics. Unit Goal Detection and General Deterrence Describe the frequency of DWI violations and crashes Define general deterrence Describe the relationship between detection and general deterrence Describe a brief history of alcohol Identify common alcohol types. Unit Goal Describe the physiologic processes of absorption, distribution and elimination of alcohol in the human body. Unit Goal The Legal Environment Discuss all elements of DWI offenses Discuss the provisions of the implied consent law.

14 Discuss the relevance of chemical test evidence Discuss precedents established through case law. Unit Goal Overview of Detection, Note-taking and Testimony Describe the three phases of detection Describe the tasks and key decision of each phase Discuss the uses of a standard note-taking Discuss guidelines for effective testimony. Unit Goal Phase One: Vehicle in Motion Identify typical cues of Detection Phase One Describe the observed cues clearly and convincingly. Unit Goal Phase Two: Personal Contact Identify typical clues of Detection Phase Two Describe the observed clues clearly and convincingly. Unit Goal Phase Three: Pre-Arrest Screening Describe the role of psychological and preliminary breath tests Describe the concepts of divided attention and nystagmus Discuss the advantages and limitations of preliminary breath testing Discuss the arrest decision process. Unit Goal Concepts and Principles of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Discuss the development and validity of the research and the standardized elements, clues and interpretation of the three standardized field sobriety tests Discuss the different types of nystagmus and their effects on the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test Discuss the three standardized field sobriety tests Properly administer the three standardized field sobriety tests Discuss the clues of the three standardized field sobriety tests Recognize the clues of the three standardized field sobriety tests Describe in a clear and convincing manner the results of the three standardized field sobriety tests Properly record the results of the three standardized field sobriety tests on a standard note-taking guide Discuss the limiting factors of the three standardized field sobriety tests. Unit Goal Test Battery Demonstrations Demonstrate the appropriate administrative procedures for the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Battery. Unit Goal Dry-Run Practice Demonstrate the proper administration of the three standardized field sobriety tests.

15 Unit Goal Testing Subjects Properly administer the SFSTs Properly observe subject s performance utilizing the standard note-taking guide Properly record subject s performance utilizing the standard note-taking guide Properly interpret subject s performance Properly make use of the SFST Field Arrest Log Properly maintain the SFST Field Arrest Log. Unit Goal Processing the Arrested Subject and Preparing for Trial Discuss the importance of correct processing and report writing procedures in DWI arrests Discuss the correct sequence of DWI suspect processing procedures Discuss the essential elements of the DWI arrest report Discuss the importance of pretrial conferences and presentation of evidence in the DWI trial. Unit Goal Report Writing Exercise and Moot Court Discuss the required information on a narrative arrest report Successfully complete a narrative arrest report Discuss the need for competent courtroom testimony Demonstrate the proper techniques of courtroom testimony. Unit Goal Testing Subjects Practice: Second Session Properly administer the SFSTs Properly observe subject s performance Properly record subject s performance utilizing the standard note-taking guide Properly interpret subject s performance. 11. Civil Process and Liability Unit Goal: The student will understand the liability assumed resulting from improper acts or failure to act during daily law enforcement duties and in the execution of civil process Recognize that peace officers and the entity that employs them are liable for improper acts likely resulting in civil action Recognize the difference between criminal and civil liability for wrongful actions taken by peace officer. Unit Goal: The student will understand the difference between civil and criminal process Identify the major differences between civil and criminal law Define the most common terms used in civil process Define the most common Latin terms used in civil process.

16 Unit Goal: The student will understand the procedure and methods for a civil action Identify the methods for a civil suit Identify the procedure for a civil suit List the persons authorized to serve process and their duties under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TRCP) Identify the methods for service of citations. 12. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Unit Goal: The student will effectively utilize the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (ABC) in performing the law enforcement and peacekeeping role Demonstrate knowledge of the organization of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code by locating specific definitions and laws Define selected terms and the responsibilities of peace officers to enforce the Code Discuss circumstances permitting a warrantless arrest, search, and seizure Identify selected penalties and violations in the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code and the Texas Education Code (TEC) Identify legal hours of sale, consumption, and service of alcoholic beverages Apply information needed to take administrative action. 13. Health and Safety Code Controlled Substances Act Unit Goal: The student will have knowledge of the Texas laws pertaining to controlled substances and of the major categories of those substances Define the following terms contained in the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health & Safety Code (HSC) Identify the six major categories of controlled substances Identify penalty groups for manufacture, delivery, and possession of controlled substances Identify the elements necessary to establish the offenses relating to the possession and delivery of controlled substances or simulated controlled substances. Unit Goal: To provide knowledge of the Texas laws pertaining to dangerous drugs, and abusable volatile chemicals Define the following terms pertaining to dangerous drugs Identify commonly abused drugs Identify the methods of drug abuse Identify the symptoms commonly associated with drug abuse Identify the penalties for possession, delivery, and manufacture of dangerous drugs and for forging or altering a prescription Discuss the use of uncorroborated testimony and its effect in drug cases.

17 Identify the procedures to be followed in the seizure and destruction of dangerous drugs Identify the following terms relating to abusable volatile chemicals Apply the elements of following violations related to abusable volatile chemicals. Unit Goal: The student will know narcotic investigation techniques and procedures Identify the procedures for qualifying and utilizing informants in conducting investigations related to controlled substance and dangerous drug violations Discuss the following methods for conducting surveillance of suspected drug violators Identify the following equipment and its importance when conducting clandestine drug investigations Identify the proper procedures and possible hazards associated with clandestine lab investigations Identify the common places of concealment of controlled substances and dangerous drugs on or in persons, places, and things Discuss the incidence of drug interdiction and common characteristics of drug smugglers and their vehicles Discuss appropriate interview techniques and factors contributing to probable cause in drug investigation Identify methods of identifying suspected controlled substances and dangerous drugs. 14. Family Code and Juvenile Issues Unit Goal: The student will know the statutory authority and requirements for conducting investigations involving juveniles Identify the purpose of Title III, Juvenile Justice Code, as it relates to juvenile investigations Define specific terms relating to juvenile proceedings Define delinquent conduct; conduct indicating a need for supervision and habitual felony conduct Identify the legal requirements pertaining to a waiver of rights and requirements for admissibility of statements given by FC and Identify the legal requirements on places and conditions of detention Identify the legal restrictions on fingerprinting and photographing a child Identify the legal requirements for taking a child into custody Identify the legal requirements for release or delivery to court Identify the legal requirements for disposition without referral Identify the rights and duties of parents Identify the legal requirements for investigation of report of child abuse or neglect Identify the legal requirements relating to medical treatment and medical examination of a child.

18 Identify the legal requirements for taking possession of a child in an emergency Identify the legal requirement relating to communication between law enforcement authorities and school officials. Unit Goal: The student will know the statutory authority and requirements for conducting investigations involving missing children, and missing persons. Learn the legal definitions for a missing person or a missing child Learn the function of the State Missing Persons Clearinghouse and the required report forms Learn what the law enforcement requirements are once the child is reported missing to law enforcement Learn what steps are taken in a missing child investigation Learn the proper steps to activate the Statewide AMBER Alert System Learn what records are confidential under the Texas Missing Persons and Missing Children s Act. Unit Goal: The student will know narcotic investigation techniques and procedures Identify influences that may affect an adolescent's encounter with the police Identify problems typically associated with juvenile gang activities. 15. Written and Verbal Communications Unit Goal: The student will understand the principles, uses, and the application of taking proper field notes Discuss the definition and use of a field note Organize types of information that should be entered into officer s field notebook Compile questions to be answered in field notes to complete a report Describe the two systems and mechanics of field note-taking List the advantage of proper field notes List the rules for complete note-taking Unit Goal: The student will develop effective interpersonal communication skills Identify the basic models and principles of communications Employ tactical communications appropriate to the situation List four elements the officer must recognize and control in an encounter Define passive, assertive, and aggressive behavior/communications. Unit Goal: The student will improve the skills of written communication as it applies to report writing and communicating ideas Identify the process in writing complete sentences Recognize sentence clarity problems and correct them Demonstrate observation and descriptive skills

19 Unit Goal: The student will understand the uses, essential characteristics, and types of police reports List the significant uses of the police report List the eight essential characteristics of the police report List four common types of police reports Define chronological and categorical as related to ordering in report writing List the three basic elements necessary in police reports Identify the importance of separating fact from opinion in police reports Identify the statutory authority relating to confidentiality of sex offense victims. 16. Introductory Spanish Unit Goal: Demonstrate proficiency in selected phrases of Spanish, as determined by local requirements List reasons for Spanish training of law enforcement officers The student will be able to list common Spanish words and phrases that would signal danger or impending danger The student will be able to recite common Spanish words or phrases that would assist an officer in the investigation and identification of suspects and witnesses: The student will be able to recite common Spanish phrases that will assist the officer conducting field interviews and traffic stops The student will be able to recite common Spanish phrases that will assist the officer conducting accident investigations The student will demonstrate proficiency using common Spanish phrases for command and control The student will demonstrate proficiency using common Spanish phrases for arrests. 17. Force Options Unit Goal: The student will have an understanding of the legal authorities pertaining to peace officers use of force The student will be able to define the following terms relating to use of force The student will be able to explain the legal authorities for the use of force The student will be able to explain the justification(s) for use of force. Unit Goal: The student will have a basic understanding of the concepts regarding use of force Identify definitions relating to use of force Describe psychological aspects of the use of force Identify the deciding factors for use of force when effecting an arrest Identify circumstances which are high risks for officers.

20 Identify moral considerations and forces affecting an officer's decision to use deadly force. Unit Goal: The student will be aware of various force options or alternatives to increase awareness of various force options or alternatives available to peace officers List and discuss force options available to peace officers Identify the principal considerations in applying a use of force continuum Discuss the impact of an officer s professional presence Identify the various aspects of communication strategies used when dealing with the public Identify elements that an officer must recognize and control in every encounter Identify some helpful tools used in redirecting someone s behavior using verbal persuasion Recognize criteria relating to a professional peace officer s use of force Identify typical procedures that are followed after an officer-involved shooting. Unit Goal: The student will understand the factors basic to unreasonable force and the possible consequences when excessive force is used Identify the possible consequences that may arise from improper or excessive use of force Identify factors that the courts use to determine if unreasonable force was used in a case. 18. Strategies of Defense - Mechanics of Arrest Unit Goal: Demonstrate knowledge and skills of strategies of defense Identify the three basic concepts of weaponless strategies Identify methods of weaponless defense Demonstrate techniques of weaponless defense Identify methods of weapons defense Demonstrate techniques of weapons defense Identify basic concepts of weapons retention Demonstrate techniques for weapons retention Identify the differences between deadly and non-deadly use of force. Unit Goal: Demonstrate knowledge and skills of the physical process of arrest Identify factors influencing an officer s discretionary authority in arrest and non-arrest situations Identify risk factors and appropriate response Evaluate the advantages of the various methods of approaching, confronting, and interviewing the suspect Explain methods of applying handcuffs and other restraining devices Demonstrate techniques of applying handcuffs and other restraining devices.

21 Explain methods of the physical search of suspects Demonstrate techniques of physical search of suspect Explain methods of escorting and transporting suspects Demonstrate techniques of escorting and transporting suspects Demonstrate the ability to effect an arrest. 19. Strategies of Defense - Firearms Unit Goal: The student will understand the basic concepts related to the use of weapons on the firearms range Identify guidelines with regards to firearms and the issues of warning shots, shooting at or from a motor vehicle, shots to destroy animals, back-up weapons and off duty weapons. Unit Goal: To provide a working knowledge of the weapons to be used on the range from a classroom perspective Demonstrate competence of safety precautions necessary when handling firearms The student will be able to describe weapons used by their department and/or academy The student will be able to identify procedures used in routine maintenance The student will be able to identify range safety techniques and range usage. Unit Goal: The student will qualify with a firearm according to established standards on the firearms range Demonstrate proficiency in use of firearms according to the minimum firearms proficiency requirements The student will be able to identify state qualification requirements Demonstrate proficiency in weapon maintenance by cleaning and inspecting weapons. 20. Emergency Medical Assistance Unit Goal: The student will know the procedures and skills necessary to provide emergency medical assistance pending arrival of medical support Discuss the legal aspects of providing emergency medical assistance Identify the essential principles of patient assessment Demonstrate emergency aid procedures to control bleeding Demonstrate emergency aid procedures for burns Demonstrate the emergency aid procedures for treatment of shock Demonstrate the emergency aid procedures for broken bones and severe sprains Demonstrate the emergency aid procedures for poisoning.

22 Demonstrate the emergency aid procedures for illness related to exposure to the elements Demonstrate the emergency aid procedures for breathing emergencies Demonstrate the emergency aid procedures for victims of diabetic emergencies, strokes, and seizures Demonstrate CPR Explain emergency aid procedures for childbirth Identify universal precautions for preventing transmission of communicable diseases Identify methods of preparation of a patient for transportation Identify factors associated with treatment of different cultures in emergency medical assistance. 21. Emergency Communications Unit Goal: To increase understanding of some basics of emergency communications Explain the definition of emergency communications and the various services provided in public safety Define terms associated with radio communications Explain the officer s basic role as it relates to initiating the state's emergency response during disaster Identify situations requiring organization and consistency in communications Discuss the history and use of NCIC and TCIC. Unit Goal: To increase understanding of some of the federal and state laws that govern the operation of communications systems in public safety Discuss some Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations that govern the operation of communications systems in public safety Discuss the federal and state laws governing operation of the national and state telecommunications system as they apply to peace officers. Unit Goal: To provide a basic understanding and working knowledge of the techniques, terminology, and restrictions required of a professional communicator Demonstrate appropriate use of the basic police radio communications, including use of phonetic alphabet Demonstrate the basic skills of an effective radio communicator Identify when an officer should not transmit. 22. Professional Police Driving Unit Goal: The student will acquire an understanding of an officer s legal obligations and liabilities when operating a vehicle.

23 Identify the definition of authorized emergency vehicle and the situations in which the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle is exempt from certain provisions of the Transportation Code (TC) Identify the exemption requirement regarding the use of red light and siren Discuss the normal rules of the road that apply to an officer operating a law enforcement vehicle under non-emergency conditions Identify the conditions under which an officer or law enforcement agency may be held liable for deaths, injuries, or incidents of property damage that occur while in an emergency vehicle being operated under emergency conditions Identify the issues that are usually addressed by a law enforcement agency s pursuit policy Identify the effectiveness and limitations of emergency equipment and vehicle equipment. Unit Goal: The student will be able to identify the essential elements in conducting a pre-shift safety inspection Identify the three basic objectives of a pre-shift vehicle safety inspection Identify the components of a pre-shift vehicle inspection Identify the techniques of proper vehicle operation Identify the proper steering techniques for various aspects of vehicle operation. Unit Goal: The student will acquire an understanding of the importance of the defensive driving components necessary to safely operate a law enforcement vehicle Identify the following components of defensive driving Identify the factors that may contribute to traffic collisions Identify the following driving movements or activities most frequently contributing to law enforcement collisions Identify the reasons why fatigue is a physiological condition which poses a threat to safe driving Identify the advantages of using seat (safety) belts when driving a vehicle. Unit Goal: The student will acquire an understanding of the basic safety factors involved in vehicle operation Identify the traffic conditions that affect safe vehicle operation Identify the conditions which influence the overall stopping distance of a vehicle Identify the effects of speed upon a turning vehicle Identify, in the proper sequence, the components of total stopping distance. Unit Goal: The student will develop proficiency and demonstrate his ability to control a vehicle under acceleration, maneuvering, and braking conditions.