LAWE 202 Law Enforcement Skills 2*
This course will cover: Cultural Diversity, Homeland Security, Miranda Review, CPR & First Aid, Officer Survival, Ethics & Professionalism, Juvenile Procedures, Death Notification, Effective Communication/Control Presence, Gangs & Threat Groups, Interview & Interrogation, Drug Identification, Drug Investigation, Auto Theft, Financial Crimes, Digital Evidence, Patrol Procedures, Community Policing, Crime Prevention, Heatlh & Fitness.
Prerequisite
LAWE 201 or Instructor Permission.
LAWE 202Law Enforcement Skills 2*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Social Science
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
7 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
75
Semester Contact Hours Lab
60
Prerequisite Narrative
LAWE 201 or Instructor Permission.
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course will cover: Cultural Diversity, Homeland Security, Miranda Review, CPR & First Aid, Officer Survival, Ethics & Professionalism, Juvenile Procedures, Death Notification, Effective Communication/Control Presence, Gangs & Threat Groups, Interview & Interrogation, Drug Identification, Drug Investigation, Auto Theft, Financial Crimes, Digital Evidence, Patrol Procedures, Community Policing, Crime Prevention, Heatlh & Fitness.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Describe the importance of ethical and moral behavior associated with the Law Enforcement field as defined by the Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training Council
- Recognize the various techniques and methods used by police officers including written and oral communication
- Know the Idaho law as it pertains to the criminal code, traffic code, criminal procedures and rules of evidence
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of law enforcement equipment
- Introduce students to problem resolution and decision making skills as they relate to the performance of police duties.
- Recognize and demonstrate the importance of physical and mental fitness as it relates to the law enforcement career field,
- Examine the various techniques of criminal investigation.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
The history, philosophy and cultural diversity principles related to Law Enforcement
An understanding of homeland security issues and how to access federal agencies
An understanding of the issues surrounding Miranda as it relates to law enforcement
First Aid and CPR techniques
Principles, Skills and techniques of surviving the job of police officer
Understand that public safety personnel must satisfy the expectations of public trust
An insight into the history, law, and procedural options as it relates to juveniles
Knowledge of grieving process and proper death notification procedures
Knowledge of and ability to implement effective communication skills
Basic knowledge of illegal drugs to include visual identification, scheduling, classification, symptoms associated with use and drug trends in Idaho
Basic understanding of the criminal gangs found in Idaho
Basic understanding of Idaho Codes dealing with drugs and how to gather intelligence regarding drug use
Understand the basics of auto theft investigation and financial crimes
A basic understating of digital evidence retrieval
Introduce basic patrol academy students to principles and skill of general uniformed patrol operations and call response
Gain insight to different approaches to policing
Identify the components and benefits of crime prevention
Basic knowledge of healthy lifestyle choices to include healthy nutrition, stress management, and following a fitness plan
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Course Binders
Exercise Logs
Online Training Certifications
Required Exams
Physical Readiness Test
POST Firearms Qualification
Academy Arrest Techniques Evaluation
POST Final Written Evaluation
Required Text
POST Academy curriculum including but not limited to:PowerPointsHandoutsCase Laws
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Course Binders
Exercise Logs
Online Training Certifications Physical Readiness Test
POST Firearms Qualification
Academy Arrest Techniques Evaluation
POST Final Written Evaluation