Greenville Senior High School Academy of Law, Finance, and Business
COURSE SYLLABUS
L.Jeffery, Instructor
COURSE: Law Enforcement Services 1 & 2
CAREER CLUSTER: Law, Public Safety and Security
COURSE CODE: 6510
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Law Enforcement Services program prepares students for entry-level positions in local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and private security.
CREDITS: 1
PREREQUISITES: None
Meeting Time : 1st semester 4th block
2nd semester 3rd block
Instructor: La’Tonia Jeffery
(864) 355-5583
ljeffery@greenvilleschools.us
Planning periods:
Textbooks:
Introduction To Criminal Justice 11th edition by Larry J. Siegel and Joseph J.Senna published by Thomason
Law Enforcement In Action
Associated Fees: SkillsUSA dues
Location: Room 358
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
Competency
Pacing
UNIT A: PERFORMING WORK SAFETY PRACTICES
1. Apply safety policies and procedures.
2. Keep a clean, orderly, safe work area.
3. Operate a fire extinguisher.
4. Demonstrate contagious and infectious disease protocols including personal protective equipment (PPE).
5. Recognize and identify hazardous materials situations.
UNIT B: DEMONSTRATING THE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE IN WRITTEN FORM
1. Write an incident report.
2. Write a traffic ticket.
3. Write a search/arrest warrant.
4. Complete Miranda waiver.
UNIT C: COMMUNICATING (VERBALLY)
1. Use telephone etiquette.
2. Operate two-way radio.
3. Conduct field interviews.
4. Testify in court.
5. Identify ways to overcome communication and cultural barriers.
UNIT D: ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION ON CURRENT CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES ISSUES
1. Analyze U. S. Constitutional Amendments 4, 5, 6, 8, and 14 as they pertain to select United States Supreme Court cases.
2. Examine recent U. S. Supreme Court decisions and their impact on an individual's rights.
3. Examine United States Constitutional rights as they apply to high school students.
UNIT E: DEMONSTRATING UNDERSTANDING OF CRIMINAL LAW
1. Distinguish between statutory, case, common, and civil law.
2. Define the elements of a criminal law (murder, robbery, etc.).
3. Apply the law to a given scenario.
4. Define terminology related to criminal law (e.g., felony versus misdemeanor).
UNIT F: DEMONSTRATING THE IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS, VALUES, AND PRINCIPLES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
1. Apply the code of ethics to practical problem situations.
2. Identify the four reasons officers commit violations of the law: anger, greed, lust, and peer pressure (according to the SC Criminal Justice Academy)
UNIT G: UNDERSTANDING USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM
1. State the level of force used for the level of resistance.
2. Identify when medical attention is required.
3. Identify legal components to use of force continuum
UNIT H: PHYSICAL HEALTH
1. Perform physical fitness exercises and agility drills on a regular basis.
2. Demonstrate understanding of proper nutritional habits.
3. Identify impact of stress on physical health in law enforcement.
4. Identify positive impact of physical exercise on long-term health benefits.
UNIT I: DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES
1. Identify federal agencies.
2. Identify state agencies.
3. Identify local agencies.
4. Identify jurisdictions and responsibilities.
UNIT J: DEMONSTRATING UNDERSTANDING OF PATROL PROCEDURES
1. Demonstrate understanding of organizational structure and chain of command.
2. Demonstrate understanding of roll call and patrol preparation.
3. Demonstrate understanding and purpose of standard operating procedures.
4. Demonstrate understanding of apprehension, transportation, and incarceration of suspect (adult and juvenile).
UNIT K: DEMONSTRATING THE ABILITY TO APPLY ACCEPTED LAW ENFORCEMENT TACTICS
1. Demonstrate proper positioning (body, vehicle, and equipment) in a given scenario.
2. Demonstrate how to respond to a crime in progress given a scenario.
3. Demonstrate how to conduct a vehicle search.
4. Demonstrate a building entry and search.
5. Demonstrate how to transport a suspect/prisoner.
6. Demonstrate how to conduct a Terry stop/frisk.
7. Demonstrate handcuffing techniques.
8. Demonstrate a search incident to arrest.
UNIT L: DEMONSTRATING TECHNIQUES USED IN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND TRAFFIC STOPS
1. Demonstrate knowledge of defensive driving.
2. Define the three emergency code responses.
3. Demonstrate an unknown risk traffic stop.
4. Demonstrate a high risk traffic stop.
5. Demonstrate high and low risk traffic stops with multiple officers, suspects, and vehicles.
UNIT M: EXPLAINING HOW TO PROTECT AND DOCUMENT A CRIME SCENE
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in responding to, securing, and preserving a crime scene.
2. Identify the responsibilities of the coroner and EMS at a crime scene.
3. Demonstrate standard forensic practices for collecting evidence.
4. Describe the chain of custody and legal requirements for use of evidence at trial.
UNIT N: DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF COMMONLY ABUSED SUBSTANCES
1. Identify commonly abused substances (legal and illegal).
2. Describe the physical and psychological changes associated with specific substances.
3. Describe the impact substance abuse has on families and coworkers.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of penalties for possession and/or distribution of certain controlled substances.
UNIT O: DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF CRIMINAL COURT PROCEDURE
1. Identify the steps in a criminal procedure from arrest to conviction.
2. Identify the different courts and their jurisdictions.
3. Identify the roles of the courtroom work group.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of appearance, presentation of testimony, and case preparation.
Additional units:
Unit P: Gangs 2 weeks
Unit Q: Domestic Violence/ Child Abuse 2 weeks
Exam review and SkillsUSA review 1 week
Classroom Policies/ Consequences: Instructor will post the policy and procedures for classroom behavior in my classroom. Student classroom behavior is clearly outlined in the student handbook. Consequences for negative behavior in my classroom will result in a progression of discipline:
First Warning: You will be asked to stop the behavior
Second warning: Conference with student
Third warning: Phone call to parents
Fourth warning: Referral to principal
Attendance/Tardy Policy:
TARDY PROCEDURES
Students should strive to arrive at school on time each day. Tardies, as well as absences, are a part of the student’s permanent record and thus can reflect negatively on a student’s overall performance when considered by college officials or prospective employers.
Each student is expected to be in their scheduled class when the tardy bell rings. Each student will be allowed
5 tardies per quarter with no consequence. Each student’s tardy count will reset at the beginning of each quarter.
Documentation/Action for Unexcused Tardies
· 1st Tardy- 5th Tardy- Teacher records the unexcused tardy in PowerSchool as UTD
· 6th Tardy- Teacher records the unexcused tardy in PS. Student will receive Administrative Detention
· 7th Tardy – Teacher records the unexcused tardy in PS. Student will receive Administrative Detention
· 8th Tardy – Teacher records the unexcused tardy in PS. Student will receive Saturday School Detention
· 9th Tardy - Teacher records the unexcused tardy in PS. Student will receive Saturday School Detention
· 10th Tardy – Teacher records the unexcused tardy in PS. Student will receive In-School Suspension
· 11th Tardy – Teacher records the unexcused tardy in PS. Student will receive In-School Suspension
12 or more Tardies – Teacher records the unexcused tardy in PS. Student will receive Out of School Suspension
Make-up Work/ Test Policy
It will be the student’s responsibility to ensure completion of all missed assignments for lawful absences. Students who are lawfully absent will be given all missing material notes and assignments along with a due date no less than 3 days from the day the make-up work is given to the student.
Late work: 10 points off per day, max of 60 if turned in by end of unit, max of 50 if turned in after the unit
Grading
Academic Requirements:
a. Course Evaluation
Major Project/Test Grades 60% of grade
Minor Project/Quizzes Grades/Classwork/Homework Grades 40% of grade
Field trips:
Students may be excluded from trips, however, if: (a) A suspension covers the date(s) of the trip or (b) The student’s behavior, in the judgment of the teacher, would disrupt the orderly execution of the trip and lessen its educational value for other students.
· Students who have had level 2 and 3 referrals may be restricted from attending field trips.
· Students who are excluded from field trips must be given appropriate assignments.
COURSE EVALUATION:
Nine Weeks Grade:
60% Major
30% Minor
10% Homework
Grading Scale:
A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-60
F = 59-50