DESCRIPTION Law Enforcement prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control, public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, court procedures and the law in general. Basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation, equipment maintenance, and other routine law enforcement responsibilities are also included. Total Test Questions: 67 Levels: Grades 10-12 Units of Credit:.50 Prerequisites: None STANDARDS, OBJECTIVES, AND INDICATORS STANDARD 1 13% of Exam Blueprint STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND LAW ENFORCEMENT HISTORY, CRIME AWARENESS, AND CAUSES OF CRIME. Objective 3: Objective 4: Objective 5: Objective 6: Objective 7: The police role in society. The philosophy of law enforcement. A brief history of law enforcement. Sir Robert Peel Peace officer authority in the United States. Bill of Rights and the rights for citizens and police. History of the Bill of Rights Reasons for the Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights Rights for citizens and police Uniform crime reports. Persons arrested Clearance rates National Incident-based reporting systems (NIBRS) Not all crime is reported. Why crime goes up down. Causes of crime: Psychological explanations Sociological explanations Integration of theories Typological theory Biological theory Mental illness and crime. 801-653-9356 www.precisionexams.com Page 1 of 6
Crisis intervention training (CIT) Suicide prevention STANDARD 2 25% of Exam Blueprint STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE LAW, CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND TRIAL PROCEEDINGS. Objective 3: General provisions Principles of criminal responsibilities Classification of criminal offenses Inchoate offenses Crime against persons Crimes against property Offenses against the family Crimes against administration of government Crimes against public order and decency Offenses against public health, safety, welfare, and morals Controlled substances Local laws and ordinances Expungement Criminal justice system Components of the criminal justice system. Crime Courts Judge selection and retention. Appellate courts Trial courts. Pre-trial proceedings. Citation arrest Summons Corrections Corrections history Indeterminate sentence Diversion Recidivism Forfeiture Trials Courts Principles of criminal responsibility Lawyers Roles of the prosecutor and defense attorney 801-653-9356 www.precisionexams.com Page 2 of 6
Plea bargaining Costs of conviction The trial process The jury Who has to testify Appeal Testifying in court. STANDARD 3 16% of Exam Blueprint STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE CORRECTIONS SYSTEM AND JUVENILE JUSTICE. STANDARD 4 Corrections Goals of corrections Corrections mission Prison life Trends in corrections Prisoner rights The death penalty (Capital Punishment) County jails The juvenile justice system Expungement Jurisdiction Commissioners Interstate compact The serious habitual offender comprehensive action program (SOCAP) Serious youth offender law Division of Youth Services Detention center 21% of Exam Blueprint STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE ARREST PROCEDURES, POLICIES AND ETHICS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES. Laws of arrest Arrest with a warrant Arrest without a warrant Arrest by a private person Arrest disposition Summons Use of force in making an arrest 801-653-9356 www.precisionexams.com Page 3 of 6
Use of deadly force by a peace officer Search and seizure Search warrant Search of premises without a warrant Search of a person Search of a vehicle Consent search Stop and frisk law Exclusionary rule Probable cause, the arrest standard Objective 3: Agency policies and professional ethics. Law, policy and ethics The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics Law enforcement disciplinary action Objective 4: Basic law enforcement activities. Report writing Use of emergency equipment Pursuit driving Command structure Radio procedure Use of force Use of firearms Combat shooting STANDARD 5 16% of Exam Blueprint STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND PROCEDURES RELATING TO TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS AND EVIDENCE COLLECTING AND HANDLING. Traffic investigations. Traffic laws Traffic stop procedures Accident investigations DUI procedures Evidence handling. Physical evidence The chain of evidence Locating and collecting evidence Evidence analysis Autopsy Fingerprinting 801-653-9356 www.precisionexams.com Page 4 of 6
STANDARD 6 7% of Exam Blueprint STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND PATROL TACTICS AND INVESTIGATIVE WORK. Patrol tactics The goals of patrolling Field interviews Domestic disturbances Civil problems Miscellaneous civil problems Investigations Investigative techniques Developing leads Interviews and interrogations STANDARD 7 1% of Exam Blueprint STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND LAW ENFORCEMENT AS AN OCCUPATION. Specialized units. Individual units o Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) o Gang unit o Narcotics unit o Vice squad o K-9 unit o Community-oriented policing unit (COP) o Search and rescue o Major accident team o Court services o Training unit o Criminal intelligence unit (CIU) o Chaplain corps o Reserve corps Positive and negative aspects. Positive aspects Negative aspects Job opportunities Minimum qualifications and testing Application for employment STANDARD 8 0% of Exam Blueprint 801-653-9356 www.precisionexams.com Page 5 of 6
STUDENTS WILL GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AS A PROFESSION AND WILL DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE. As a participating member of the SkillsUSA student organization complete the SkillsUSA Level 1 Professional Development Program. Complete a self-assessment inventory and identify individual learning styles. Discover self-motivation techniques and establish short-term goals. Determine individual time-management skills. Define future occupations. Define awareness of cultural diversity and equity issues. Recognize the benefits of conducting a community service project. Demonstrate effective communication skills with others. Participate in a shadowing activity. Identify components of an employment portfolio. Explore what is ethical in the workplace or school. Demonstrate proficiency in program competencies. Explore what is ethical in the workplace or school. o State the SkillsUSA motto. o State the SkillsUSA creed. o Learn the SkillsUSA colors. o Describe the official SkillsUSA dress. o Describe the procedure for becoming a SkillsUSA officer Display a professional attitude toward the instructor and peers. * SkillsUSA PDP requirements - recommended. 801-653-9356 www.precisionexams.com Page 6 of 6