BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE. Course Syllabus For CJLE 1524 Basic Peace Officer IV Fall 2010

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1 BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE Course Syllabus For CJLE 1524 Basic Peace Officer IV Fall 2010 Coordinator: Teresa LeBlanc Office: A-211 Telephone: Description: Basic Peace Officer II is one of four sections to the 619 hour State of Texas Basic Peace Officer Course. The following areas of study are included in this segment of the program: Arrest, Search, and Seizure Traffic Health and Safety Code Controlled Substances Act Family Code and Juvenile Issues Introductory Spanish Criminal Investigation Strategies of Defense - Firearms Objectives: 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.

2 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 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.

3 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. 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.

4 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. 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 nonarrest 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 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 affect an arrest. 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.

5 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 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, sstrokes, 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. Emergency Communications Unit Goal: To acquire an understanding of basic emergency communications Define emergency communications and describe the various service provided in public safety Identify terms associated with radio communications Explain the officer s basic role as it relates to initiating the state's emergency response during disaster Identify the protocol for organization and consistency in communications. Unit Goal: To acquire an understanding of federal and state laws that governs the operation of communications systems in public safety Identify 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 the phonetic alphabet Demonstrate the basic skills of an effective radio communicator Identify when an officer should not transmit Describe the use of and differences between NCIC and TCIC.

6 Professional Police Driving Unit Goal: The student will acquire an understanding of an officer s legal obligations and liabilities when operating a vehicle 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 preshift 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.

7 Demonstrate proper road position, weight transfer control, throttle control, braking and steering accuracy (both forward and backward), while performing a series of driving exercises Demonstrate the ability to rapidly displace the vehicle, left or right, or stop upon command on a marked course Demonstrate the proper techniques for efficient braking when coming to a complete stop, prior to a turning movement, and in an emergency Demonstrate the ability to regain control of a vehicle experiencing a front skid Demonstrate an ability to safely control a vehicle while operating under emergency conditions; applying proper driving techniques and avoiding potentially hazardous situations such as road obstacles, cross traffic, road dips, and other obstacles. Grading a. Exams 100% Final Grade Determination: % A 80 89% B 70 79% C 60 69% D 0 59% F All electronic devices will be turned off or in the silent mode while in the classroom. Phones will not be answered during class. Bring your books and supplies with you to class and be prepared to discuss the topic of the day. ACADEMIC HONESTY Brazosport College assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately. Please refer to the Brazosport College Student Guide for more information, this is available online at click on the link found on the left side of the homepage. ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES : Participation is vital in this class. I encourage you to be involved in the learning process through friendly and noncompetitive interactions. If you have more than two unexcused absences or miss more than 10% of a block of instruction you may be dropped from the class roll.