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.
LAWE 204Law Enforcement Skills 4*
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I. General Information
Department
Social Science
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
4 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Prerequisite Narrative
LAWE 203
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
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.
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: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