LAWE 204 Law Enforcement Skills 4

This course will cover Medical Aspects, Overview of Legal System, Inmate Discipline, Staff Inmate Contact, Jail Standards, Garrity Rule, Jail Liability, PREA, Detention Officer Survival, Hostage Survival, Transport, Restraint and Pat downs, Cell Search, Fire Evacuation, Con Games, Inmate Classification.

Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Semester Contact Hours Lab

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

LAWE 204Law Enforcement Skills 4

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]

Credit Hours Narrative

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Semester Contact Hours Lab

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

III. Catalog Course Description

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)

Explain the medical/legal aspects of jails The constitutional, State laws and department policies relating to use of force The constitutional provisions, statutes relating to and the legal meaning of arrest and understand the issues related to warrant service The factors that influence inmate behavior and due process as it relates to jail discipline Explain the difference between inmate rights and privileges The constitutional considerations related to inmates The staff inmate relationship and issues surrounding inappropriate contact Keeping the Idaho jails compliance with the Idaho Jail Standards The Garrity Rule and how it relates to officers The liability issues as it relates to detention facilities The governing rules, mandates and policies relating to PREA Issues related to officer survival as it relates to detention officers The dynamics related to hostage survival The restraint, transport and pat down techniques as it relates to detention officers Define the reasons for and conduct a proper cell search Explain the Idaho Jail Standards regarding Fire Safety Identify the protectors an officer must use to avoid inmate manipulation Define classification and identify and explain the 4 steps in the objective classification system

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