Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	04/17/2018
Top Code	210550 - Police Academy
Units	24.5 Total Units
Hours	682.5 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 327.5; Lab Hours 355)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	Yes
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S)

Course Description

This course teaches the basic knowledge, skills and ethical standards to satisfy the minimum required qualifications established by the California Commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) for employees serving as Specialized Investigators in the State of California. The course includes academic, physical, psychomotor and affective (ethical behavior) student learning objectives. Letter grade does not guarantee receiving a POST certificate. Students must achieve success in all domains established by POST standards to be awarded a POST certificate of completion. PREREQUISITE: Current employment as a Specialized Investigator or Specialized Investigator Trainee in a California law enforcement agency. Not Transferable.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Course Outcomes
2. Describe the direct and indirect victims of a crime.
3. Describe emotional and physical reactions or behaviors that may be exhibited by victims in crisis.
4. Describe potentially negative attitudes that peace officers may exhibit toward victims of crime.
5. Demonstrate principles of defensive tactics, to include awareness, balance, and control.
6. Identify the fundamental criminal elements in investigative reports.
7. Organize information within an investigative report for clarity and proper emphasis.

Course Objectives

• 1. Learn to identify potentially negative attitudes that peace officers may exhibit toward victims of crime.
• 2. Safely control and arrest a suspect using approved weaponless defense techniques, including the proper use of the police baton.
• 3. Legally, safely and morally use handguns and shotguns commonly deployed for use by law enforcement agencies under supervision approved by the Law Enforcement Advisory Committee.
• 4. Write effective police reports based on word pictures or scenarios.
• 5. Complete certification in administering first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation.

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Lecture Content

POST Learning Domains and Descriptions 01  Leadership, Professionalism, and Ethics      Universal components       The officer as a leader       The leader as a follower       Relationship between public trust and ability to perform job      Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.       Ethical decision making strategies 02  Criminal Justice System       Constitutional rights       Components and primary goals of the criminal justice system 03   Policing in the Community        Philosophy       Peace officer responsibilities       Community expectations       Resources       Communication skills       Facilitation techniques       Problem solving model 04  Victimology/Crisis Intervention      Phases of victim contact      Communication skills      Guidelines for interviews      Victims of Crime Compensation Program      Required information to provide to victims      Resources 05  Introduction to Criminal Law      Types of law      Spirit v. letter of the law      Criminal intent      Classification of crimes      Parties to crimes 06  Property Crimes      Larceny      Arson      Trespass      Vandalism 07  Crimes Against Persons      Assault      Battery      Elder and dependent adult abuse      Kidnapping      Robbery      Murder      Manslaughter 08  General Criminal Statutes      Crimes against public morality      Crimes against public peace 09  Crimes Against Children      Child abuse      Child neglect      Mandated reporters 10  Sex Crimes      Rape      Sodomy      Oral copulation      Sexual battery      Sex offender registration 11  Juvenile Law and Procedure      Juvenile v. adult laws and procedures      Dependent v. delinquent minor      Contributing to the delinquency of a minor 12   Controlled Substances      Categories and common names      Physical properties      Objective symptoms of influence      Methods of packaging      Methods of ingestion 15  Laws of Arrest      State and federal laws      Use of force      Arres t warrants and exceptions      Duties of peace officers related to arrests      Miranda advisement 16  Search and Seizure      Consensual encounter v. detention v. arrest      Reasonable suspicion v. probable cause      Search warrants and exceptions      Exclusionary rule      In-field, photographic, and custodial lineups 17  Presentation of Evidence      Types      Admissibility      Chain of custody      Credibility of witnesses      Testimonial privileges      Hearsay evidence      Courtroom testimony      Expert v. lay opinion 18  Investigative Report Writing      Notes and sketches      Required information for reports      Interview techniques      Opinions v. facts v. conclusions      Grammar 19   Vehicle Operations       Reaction times       Collision prevention techniques       Occupant restraint devices      Physiological and psychological factors      Road hazards      Vehicle inspection      Dynamic forces of vehicle      Emergency response driving      Pursuit intervention techniques 20  ;  Use of Force      Reasonable force      Effective communication      Deadly force      Psychological and physical factors      Legal consequences      Officer safety 23   Crimes in Progress      Officer safety v. officer survival      Tactical procedures      Crime scene perimeter      Off-duty considerations 25   Domestic Violence      Related crimes      Response to initial call      Characteristics of victim and batterer      Determination of primary aggressor      Court protective orders      Resources      Required report information 26  Unusual Occurrences      Responsibilities of first responder      Incident Command System (ICS)      Appropriate officer responses 30  Preliminary Investigation      Preliminary procedures      Preservation of crime scene      Crime scene searches      Collection and preservation of evidence 32  Lifetime Fitness      Personal fitness program      Physical conditioning      Nutrition      Risk management      Stress management 33   Arrest Methods/ Defensive Tactics       Awareness, balance, and control      Position of advantage      Use of force      Application of restraint devices      Firearm and weapon retention      Disarming another person      Impact weapons      Prisoner transportation 34  First Aid/CPR      Primary responsibilities of peace officers      Safety considerations      Legal liability      Initial assessment of victim      First aid and CPR techniques 35  Firearms/Chemical Agents      Safety procedures      Types of firearms and ammunition      Shot placement considerations      Fundamental skills for use of firearms      Types of chemical agents      Use of chemical agents 36  Information Systems       Legal access and use of law enforcement information systems      State and national information systems and databases      Information queries 37  People with Disabilities      Americans with Disabilities Act      Lanterman-Petris-Short Developmental Disabilities Service Act      Developmental and physical disabilities      Mental illness      Intervention strategies 38   Gang Awareness      Legal definition of a criminal street gang      Indicators of gang involvement      Indicators of gang territory and communication      Types of gangs      Crime trends of gangs 39   Crimes Against the Justice System      Crimes against the judicial process      Obstruction of law enforcement      False information crimes      Public disturbance crimes 40   Weapons Violations      Prohibited weapons      Concealment of weapons      Use of weapons      Restricted persons      Restricted areas 41   Hazardous Materials Awareness      Risks of hazardous materials      Role of peace officers as first responders      Indicators and warning systems      Safety, isolation, and notification procedures 42   Cultural Diversity/Discrimination      Definition, history, value, and types of diversity      State and federal discrimination laws      Stereotypes      Criminal v. racial profiling      Strategies for successful contacts with diverse people      Hate crimes      Sexual harassment 43  Emergency Management      Terrorist threats      Counter-terrorism       Department of Homeland Security threat levels      Threat and vulnerability assessment      Intelligence cycle and resources      Weapons of mass destruction incidents      Safety considerations      State and federal command systems 60  Surveillance      Operational plan      Fixed point and mobile surveillance      Counter-surveillance 61   Administrative Procedures      Inspection warrant      Administrative subpoena      Administrative hearing      Standard of proof 62   Case Management/Sources of Information      Case evaluation      Investigational work plan      Time management skills      Inter-agency relations      Case disposition      Sources of information      Informants 63   Computers and Computer Crimes      Terminology for hardware, software, and computer processes      State and federal computer crime laws      Common uses of computers in criminal activity      Collection, preservation, and identification of computer crime evidence      Expert consultation For more details of the course content, please refer to the POST expanded course outline that contains: detailed course content, hourly distribution, learning objectiv es, required course activities, and testing specifications.  On file with the GWC CJTC office.

Lab Content

Leadership, Professionalism and Ethics. Scenarios: Crimes against property / persons, controlled substances. Scenarios: Investigative report writing. Scenarios: Use of force. Scenarios: Crimes in progress. Scenarios: Cultural diversity, people with disabilities, emergency management. Scenarios: Case management and surveillance. Firearms and Chemical Agents (Range). First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Lifetime Fitness (Physical Training). Arrest Methods and Defensive Tactics (application).

Method(s) of Instruction

• Lecture (02)
• Lab (04)

Instructional Techniques

This course is divided into 42 Learning Domains (LDs) that are developed by the California Commision on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).  Most LDs will have a lecture and laboratory component.  Instructional techniques will utilize adult learning theory as well as various tactile activities.  Other techniques may include field trips, agency visitation, role playing and campus activity participation.  Each LD will be measured with a formal examination, either in a traditional written format or a skills demonstration.  Success is determined using individual LD rubrics developed by POST.

Reading Assignments

TextWebsitesHandouts

Writing Assignments

Required POST tests. Required POST learning activities, such as: Learning Domain 4 (Victimology/Crisis Intervention): An learning activity that requires the student to demonstrate proficiency in Victimology and Crisis Intervention that addresses behaviors exhibited by persons in crisis, and the use of effective interview techniques. Learning Domain 18 (Investigative Report Writing):  Given a depiction of an arrest situation in a video re-enactment or scenario, the student will write an acceptable report in class. Learning Domain 19 (Vehicle Operations): The student will demonstrate the ability to safely drive and control a law enforcement vehicle while operating under emergency conditions. Learning Domain 20 (Use of Force):  An exercise that requires movement on the part of the student and an instructor who is dressed in a protective suit.  The student will be required to deliver strikes with an impact weapon or facsimile as directed so that the test simulates physical and mental stress that would reasonably be imposed during an incident requiring the use of a baton. Learning Domain 33 (Arrest Methods/Defensive Tactics): The student will participate in learning activity that will reinforce the students ability to demonstrate the role of a cover- officer during a field contact.

Out-of-class Assignments

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Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Required POST tests. Required POST learning activities, such as: Learning Domain 4 (Victimology/Crisis Intervention): The student will participate in a role-playing learning activity that simulates a public problem-solving meeting with conflicting positions about a local issue.  The activity shall focus on and generate discussion, during and after the activity, based upon the following: 1) community policing philosophy, 2) community mobilization, 3) partnerships, 4) leadership, 5) facilitation techniques, and 6) communication skills. Learning Domain 7 (Crimes Against Persons):  The student will participate in a learning activity regarding the actions which should be taken during a preliminary investigation of any crimes against persons.  The activity shall address: 1) initial actions, 2) sources of information, 3) establishing the elements of the crime, and 4) physical evidence considerations. Learning Domain 17 (Presentation of Evidence):  The student will participate in a simulated criminal trial by either providing testimony or critiquing testimony provided by another person.  The simulation shall incorporate a variety of questioning styles that officers are likely to encounter on the witness stand. Learning Domain 23 (Crimes in Progress):  The student will participate in a learning activity that presents a series of drawings, sketches, photographs or other visual depictions of locations where a crime is allegedly in progress.  The student will indicate, either verbally or in writing: 1) a suggested approach to the location, 2) an effective placement of perimeter units, and 3) an acceptable scene search pattern.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Required POST tests. Required POST learning activities, such as: Learning Domain 4 (Victimology/Crisis Intervention): Patricipate in a learning activity that requires the student to demonstrate proficiency in Victimology and Crisis Intervention that addresses behaviors exhibited by persons in crisis, and the use of effective interview techniques. Learning Domain 18 (Investigative Report Writing):  Given a depiction of an arrest situation in a video re-enactment or scenario, the student will write an acceptable report in class. Learning Domain 19 (Vehicle Operations): The student will demonstrate the ability to safely drive and control a law enforcement vehicle while operating under emergency conditions. Learning Domain 20 (Use of Force):  Participate in an exercise that requires movement on the part of the student and an instructor who is dressed in a protective suit.  The student will be required to deliver strikes with an impact weapon or facsimile as directed so that the test simulates physical and mental stress that would reasonably be imposed during an incident requiring the use of a baton. Learning Domain 33 (Arrest Methods/Defensive Tactics): The student will participate in learning activity that will reinforce the students ability to demonstrate the role of a cover- officer during a field contact.

Eligible Disciplines

Administration of justice (police science, corrections, law enforcement): Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Textbooks Resources

1. Required California Comission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.. POST Student Workbooks, Learning Domains 1-13, 15-31, 33-43., N/A ed. Sacramento, CA: POST, 2018

Other Resources

1. Selected instructor handouts 2. Three ring binder 3. Dividers 4. Papers