LAWE 201 Enforcement Skills 1
This course will cover Drill and Ceremony, Orientation, ILETS, Court Procedures/ Rules of Evidence, Criminal Law, Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure, Use of Force, Crimes Against Children, Report Writing, Sexual Assault Investigation, Domestic Violence Investigation, Traffic Law, Special Needs Citizens, Crime Scene Investigation, Collect and Preservation of Evidence, Finger Printing, Traffic Collision, DUI Investigation and Standard Field Sobriety Testing.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Notes
Same as prerequisites
LAWE 201Enforcement Skills 1
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
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
90
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
Same as prerequisites
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course will cover Drill and Ceremony, Orientation, ILETS, Court Procedures/ Rules of Evidence, Criminal Law, Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure, Use of Force, Crimes Against Children, Report Writing, Sexual Assault Investigation, Domestic Violence Investigation, Traffic Law, Special Needs Citizens, Crime Scene Investigation, Collect and Preservation of Evidence, Finger Printing, Traffic Collision, DUI Investigation and Standard Field Sobriety Testing.
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 principles of Law Enforcement
The importance of ILETS and the ethical and legal use thereof
Court procedures and the rules of evidence
The constitutional provisions, statutes relating to and the legal meaning of arrest
Search and seizure
The constitutional, State laws and department policies relating to use of force
Crimes against children
Report writing
Sexual assault investigation
Domestic violence investigation
The purpose for and commonly violated traffic laws
Special need citizens
Crime scene analysis, documentation, processing and preservation of evidence
Ethical decision making
Traffic collision investigation and documentation
DUI investigations and field sobriety testing
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:
PowerPoints
Handouts
Case 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