Law Enforcement II

Unit 1: Professional Standards and Communication Skills 

Unit 2: Telecommunications & Emergency Communications

Unit 3:- Courtroom Testimony & Legal Proceedings

Unit 4: Crisis Management & Negotiation

Unit 5: Victim Interaction & Special Populations

Unit 6:  Domestic Violence & Protective Orders

Unit 12: Use of Force

Unit 13: Custody, Transport & Interviews

Unit 8: Civil Process & Alcohol Laws

Unit 9: DWI Enforcement

Unit 11: Crowd Control & Public Order

Unit 16: Disaster Response, HazMat & Terrorism

Unit 22: Patrol Operations & Crime Scene Procedures

Unit: 1 Professional Standards and Communication Skills (1 Week)

• technical concepts and vocabulary associated with law enforcement

• nonverbal communication: facial expressions, body positioning, gestures, voice quality

• verbal communication: tone, pitch, wording, and delivery

• interpersonal communication skills used in law enforcement settings

• professionalism and employability standards (ethics, responsibility, teamwork)

Unit: 2 Telecommunications & Emergency Communications (2 Weeks)

• radio systems (mobile and handheld)

• phonetic alphabet and common law enforcement terminology

• dispatch procedures and call prioritization

• emergency communications (hostage situations, pursuits, critical incidents)

• safety concerns when using radios, MDTs, and communication equipment

Unit: 10 Use of Force & Deadly Force (3 Weeks)

• force continuum and levels of resistance

• legal authority for use of force

• guidelines and restrictions for less-than-lethal force

• state and federal limitations on deadly force

• evaluating use-of-force scenarios using judgment and officer safety principles

• passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive behavior

• strategies for dealing with difficult individuals

• anger management and de-escalation techniques

• communication skills to reduce conflict and maintain public safety

• factors that contribute to hostility and escalation

Unit 3- Courtroom Testimony & Legal Proceedings ( 3 Weeks) 

• Roles of the courtroom work group (judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, jury, witnesses, law enforcement)

 

• Importance of reviewing field notes, reports, and evidence prior to trial and pre-trial meetings

 

• Proper procedures for introducing evidence for admission into court

 

• Characteristics of effective courtroom testimony

 

• Professional demeanor, appearance, and conduct while testifying as a witness

 

• Purpose and importance of pre-trial meetings with prosecutors

Unit: 4 Crisis Management & Negotiation (3 Weeks)

• crisis intervention techniques used in law enforcement

 

• effective communication during crisis situations

 

• crisis negotiation strategies to promote public and individual safety

 

• balancing individual rights and public safety during crisis incidents

 

• hostage safety considerations and de-escalation techniques

Unit: 5 Victim Interaction & Special Populations (3 Weeks)

• procedures for advising victims of legal rights and available resources

• step-by-step court procedures for suspects, victims, and witnesses

• assisting individuals with disabilities (autism, Alzheimer’s, hearing, visual, mobility impairments)

• preliminary investigation procedures for specialized crimes (hate crimes, bullying, sexual harassment, terroristic threats)

• death notification procedures and legal responsibilities to victims

Unit: 6 Domestic Violence & Protective Orders (3 Weeks)

• techniques for enforcing domestic violence laws

• identifying dynamics and indicators of domestic violence

• procedures for responding to and diffusing domestic violence incidents

• legal authority and arrest procedures in domestic violence cases

• types of protective orders and law enforcement responsibilities

Fall CCA

Unit 12: Use of Force (2 Weeks)

• Use of the force continuum in simulated law enforcement scenarios

 

• Legal authority for the use of force by law enforcement officers

 

• State and federal guidelines and restrictions related to the use of deadly force

 

• Evaluation of less-than-lethal force options and appropriate application

 

• Evaluation of deadly force situations and justification requirements

Unit 13: Custody, Transport & Interviews (3 Weeks)

• search of an individual incidental to arrest

• safe handcuffing, restraint, and double-locking procedures

• transporting adults, juveniles, and non-custodial persons

• officer safety during transport and prisoner control

• interviewing vs. interrogating

• constitutional protections during interviews and interrogations

• Miranda warnings and waiver of rights

Unit 8: Civil Process & Alcohol Laws (2 Weeks)

• civil law enforcement procedures (writs, warrants, summons)

• limits on authority and entry during civil process service

• types of protective and no-contact orders

• emergency mental health evaluations

• definition of alcoholic beverages

• legal vs. illegal alcohol sales and consumption

• enforcement of alcohol and beverage laws

Unit 9: DWI Enforcement (2 Weeks)

• indicators of impaired driving

• reasonable suspicion and probable cause for DWI stops

• standardized field sobriety tests (HGN, Walk-and-Turn, One-Leg Stand)

• detection and apprehension of intoxicated drivers

• alcohol absorption, distribution, and elimination

• evidence collection and report writing for DWI cases

• preparing for court testimony related to DWI arrests

Unit 11: Crowd Control & Public Order (3 Weeks)

• principles of crowd management and control

• assessing crowd behavior, leaders, followers, and potential agitators

• officer safety considerations during public gatherings

• establishing perimeters and staging areas

• use of less-than-lethal and chemical control agents

• balancing public order with constitutional rights

Unit 16: Disaster Response, HazMat & Terrorism (3 Weeks)

• incident command system (ICS) structure and roles

• coordination with local, state, federal, and private sector partners

• law enforcement roles during natural disasters and large-scale emergencies

• identification and classification of hazardous materials

• response procedures for bomb threats and suspicious devices

• critical infrastructure protection and terrorism prevention

• officer responsibilities during evacuation and emergency response

Unit 22: Patrol Operations & Crime Scene Procedures (3 Weeks)

• patrol response to calls for service

• responding to crimes in progress and delayed crimes

• one-officer vs. multi-officer response procedures

• conducting building searches

• legal requirements to enter, secure, release, and return to crime scenes

• securing and searching crime scenes

• evidence identification, collection, and chain of custody

• photographing, sketching, and documenting crime scenes

Spring CCA

Required Project: 

Effects of Victimization

Required Project: : 

The Importance of Physical and Mental Health: Getting the Job and Keeping Fit for Duty

Required Project: : 

Interview Project

Required Project: 

First responders in developing a positive community relationship

Cycle 1:

-Professionalism

-Teamwork

-Problem Solving

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Cycle 2:

- Job Seeking Skills

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Cycle 3:

-Communication Skills

-Self Management Skill

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Cycle 4:

-Civic and Social Responsibility

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