Criminal Justice Pacing Guide

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1 Criminal Justice Pacing Guide Quarter Topic/Unit Competencies/ 1 Health and Safety- Unit & Identify classroom safety rules and procedures & Follow general safety procedures & Identify school safety policies and procedures & Identify equipment safety rules and procedures / Describe standards required for the handling and use of deadly weapons. 1 Preparing for a Career in Criminal Justice- Unit 2 1 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System- Unit Define risk management. Describe lifestyles for personal health and physical fitness for criminal justice professionals. Identify hazardous materials, proper response, and scene management. Exhibit knowledge of universal precautions Research occupations related to criminal justice / Identify the personal and professional ethics associated with criminal justice professions Outline the minimum physical fitness standards for law enforcement officers Identify employment requirements for various occupations in the criminal justice field Explain constitutional limits and guarantees upon the performance of duties by criminal justice personnel Explain the significance of social media as it relates to applying for a position in law enforcement, as well as maintaining employment as a sworn officer Research criminal justice trade literature Describe the elements of the criminal justice system / Explain the role of the criminal justice system within the structure of the federal, state, and local governments Describe the historical bases of the American criminal justice system. 1

2 Quarter Topic/Unit Competencies/ 1 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System- Unit 3 1 Explaining Crimes Communication/Report Writing Unit / Differentiate among criminal, civil and case law / Identify felonies and misdemeanors, including traffic violations. Identify key constitutional amendments. Distinguish between the social & legal definition of crime. Identify legal defenses for criminal responsibility. Summarize crime-related trends. Summarize major theoretical perspectives regarding criminal behavior Give clear and concise descriptions of persons, places, and incidents / Compose a report based on notes / Demonstrate effective telephone and radio techniques Explain the vital role of computers in the officer s job Describe the importance of good communication skills to the success of a criminal justice professional / Identify types of information available through state and national crime information/communication systems. 2 Introduction to Criminal Procedure /Rule of Law Unit Differentiate among criminal, civil and case law Define crime Identify crimes against persons and crimes against property Define probable cause, and explain how it might be established Define rules of evidence and explain their importance Define probable cause to arrest Explain the elements of being a mandated reporter Identify the constitutional rights of persons stopped, detained, and/or placed under arrest. 2

3 Quarter Topic/Unit Competencies/ 2 Introduction to Criminal Procedure /Rule of Law Unit Identify crimes associated with narcotics and controlled substances Identify crimes against children as defined by Virginia law, including child pornography Demonstrate procedures for obtaining and executing a search warrant Explain conditions under which searches and seizures may be conducted Describe the conditions that distinguish arrest from detainment and other police-citizen encounters. Describe arrest procedures. 2 Fingerprinting Unit 6 Describe knowledge of fingerprint processing. Identify and/or perform latent print techniques. 2 History of Law Enforcement- Unit 7 Describe the jurisdictional limitations of American law enforcement. Outline the history and development of policing Describe the mission, roles and responsibilities of various federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Discuss the development and growth of private protective service in the United States. Summarize the typical organizational structure of a police department Define crime prevention Identify local programs aimed at reducing crime in the streets, in schools, or in neighborhoods Identify community resources/agencies to which citizens can be referred. 2 Police Concepts and Skills Unit Identify traffic codes and criminal violations, using the Code of Virginia / Define the elements of the use of force continuum Describe factors an officer must consider when faced with the use of deadly force. 3

4 Quarter Topics/Unit Competencies/ 2 Police Concepts and Skills Unit / Identify the initial responsibilities of officers responding to emergencies.(domestic abuse and motor vehicle crash sites) Describe the purposes of traffic regulations Describe the officer s roles in the enforcement of traffic Laws and the investigation of traffic violations / Describe the techniques for vehicle stops Identify high-risk situations an officer may face Explore the responsibility of the student when hearing of potential danger and/or threats to other students or the school Identify observation and surveillance techniques Describe the basic principles of unarmed confrontation, including handcuffing, defenses against physical attack, and verbal commands. Describe proper handcuffing techniques / Explain procedures for DUI/DUID investigation and arrest Demonstrate procedures for investigating a traffic accident / Identify patrol methods Describe effective handling of domestic disputes and stalking Identify the investigating officer s tasks when working on criminal cases. Identify non-lethal weapons and/or techniques. Define the differences between less-than-lethal force and deadly force. Exhibit knowledge and understanding of civil liabilities. Display understanding of cultural diversity. 4

5 Quarter Topic/Unit Competencies 3 Exploring the Court System Unit / Identify organizational structure and responsibilities of federal, state and local courts / Define bail, arraignment, preliminary hearing, grand jury indictment, true bill vs. no bill, and trial in a criminal case / Describe the roles of the judge, bailiff, prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, and jury Describe professional demeanor in court Describe the sentencing process. Describe types of warrants and their applications. 3 Corrections Unit Describe the history of corrections in the United States Describe procedures for safe transport of prisoners Explain the concept of prisoner rights and their effect on the treatment of inmates. Identify correction concepts, methods, and history. Identify various types of correctional institutions. Understand methods and history of capital punishment. Identify prison security levels and practice. Display knowledge of intake procedures. 3 Juvenile Justice Unit Describe the history and the purpose of the juvenile justice system Describe the scope of authority of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of Virginia Identify constitutional guarantees affecting juveniles taken into custody / Outline the stages of a typical juvenile case from arrest through adjudication Describe dispositions available through Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. 5

6 Quarter Topics/Unit Competencies 4 Crime Scene Management Unit Analyze the application of the Fourth Amendment to search and seizure Identify types of evidence associated with various crimes Describe communications skills for the crime scene investigator Describe the investigating officer s tasks when working on criminal cases Describe documenting a crime scene, using photography Describe documenting a crime scene using a sketch / Diagram a crime scene using a sketch Describe documenting a crime scene using notes Document a crime scene using notes Describe a systematic search for physical evidence / Describe the collection of physical evidence Perform a systematic search for physical evidence / Collect physical evidence Document a crime scene using photography. Exhibit knowledge of scientific principles involved in crime scene management. Exhibit understanding of proper evidence preservation practices. Exhibit understanding of initial crime scene 4 Security: National, International and Private Unit 13 management Describe the history of terrorism Distinguish between international and domestic terrorism Describe safety precautions for first responders to masscasualty incident. 6

7 Quarter Topic/Unit 4 Security: National, International and Private Unit 13 Competencies Describe the roles of incident command. Exhibit knowledge of private security. Identify different types of crime prevention techniques. Identify methods of preventing acts of domestic and international terrorism. Scheduled during the year Demonstrate knowledge of CPR, first aid, and emergency medical care. 7