Law & Public Safety II
Life in the twenty-first century would not be possible without paramedics, firefighters, security guards or emergency management. Students will learn about the many careers that exist within this field of law and public safety. Besides learning about the training and educational requirements for these careers, students will explore the history of these fields and how they developed. Finally, students will examine the relationships between professionals in these fields and how collaborations between professionals in these careers help to create a safer, more stable society.
Students will discuss the operation and testing of fire safety devices, accountability systems, potential hazards, and safe operation at emergency scenes. Students will learn about various critical steps like obtaining, photographing, and preserving evidence at a crime scene. Students will understand basic functions of criminal investigations.
For this course, students should be able to:
Analyze data and draw conclusions relevant to an investigation or project.
Demonstrate methods of observation, interviewing, and interrogation.
Work collaboratively with using the appropriate means of communication and etiquette.
Use problem solving skills to identify a problem and investigate possible outcomes.
Demonstrate proper ways to process a crime scene.
Analyze emergency situations to determine search and rescue methods.
Recognize the importance of the 911 dispatch systems.
Demonstrate incident-management skills in emergency situations.
Topics Covered
History and relevance of public and private security in the United States.
Investigate roles and responsibilities of criminal/crime scene investigators.
Discuss methods used for evidence recovery.
Examine the three main classifications of fingerprints.
Acquire the knowledge and skills related to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems.
Investigate the history and roles of fire protection services.
Examine methods and equipment used by fire protection services
Compare and contrast emergency-management agencies at local, state, and national levels.
Explore the five branches of the United States Military.
Prerequisites for LPS II
C or higher in English
C or higher in Math
No Disciplinary Issues
Good Attendance Record
Proficient Score on Comp Exam
Instructor approval
Certifications
First Aid/CPR
IS-230 Fundamentals of Emergency Management
IS-317 Intro to CERT
IS-324 Hurricane Preparedness
IS-700 Intro to NIMS
IS-907 Active Shooter