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COURSE SYLLABUS

1. TITLE OF COURSE: BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
  PREFIX/NUMBER: CRJ 101 CREDIT HOURS: 8 CR. (8L)
2. PREREQUISITE:  
3. RESOURCES NEEDED: All necessary textbooks are available for loan to students
 

TEXT:

 
 

SUPPLIES:

Paper, pens, and 3 ring binder
4. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Conforms to POST standards and state certification requirements as well as the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a Police Officer. Emphasis will be on simulating actual situations utilizing a lecture and laboratory mode of learning.
5. COURSE GOAL:
The student will be familiar with the operations of the criminal justice system.
(A) The concept of ethics in policing
(B) The organization and operation of the judicial process
(C) The functions of law enforcement agencies, levels of jurisdiction, and matters of mutual concern
(D) Problem solving as it relates to community policing
(E) The basic concept of crime prevention
(F) Community policing
(G) The patrol procedures as it relates to observation and perception, officer survival, pedestrian contacts, gangs, vehicle stops and searches, building searches, handling in progress calls, domestic violence, civil disputes, crowd control and hazardous materials.
(H) The laws and regulations of all aspects of the traffic law to include traffic code, traffic direction, traffic accident investigation and DUI investigation.
6. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
  By the end of the course, students will:
  (A) The student will be able to identify the major components and goals of the criminal justice system. The student will be able to explain the impact of changing needs within the community in relationship to the CJS.
  (B) The student will be able to paraphrase the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. The student will be able to describe the four categories of character as they pertain to law enforcement behavior.
  (C) The student will be able to list and explain the primary responsibilities of the different components of the CJS.  The student will be able to describe the different law enforcement and judicial processes in felonies and misdemeanors and be able to explain the role of discretion at the law enforcement officer level.
  (D) The student will identify and explain the role, authority and interagency responsibilities for three levels of law enforcement, namely: state, federal and local.  The student will understand  the capabilities of CCIC/NCIC.
  (E) The student will explain the difference between traditional policing v. community policing.  The student will define community policing, identify core components and discuss implications for the police, government and community. Student will list the ways community policing expands the role of police officers.
  (F) The student will explain problem solving and how it might reduce crime and improve quality of life.  The student will describe the S.A.R.A. model of problem solving and list the different steps in problem solving.
  (G) The student will identify community partnerships between government, community, and police and explore their benefits. Student will describe the need for cooperation between government, community and police and create a process for long term relationships.
  (H) Student will identify the policeman's role in crime prevention. The student will discuss the purpose and methods of crime prevention and how it may reduce crime.
  (I) Recognize elements of traffic code violations as defined in Colorado Revised Statutes title 42, Article 2, Part 1 and 2, Article 3, Article 4 Parts 1, 2, 6 thru 12, 14, 15, 16, and 19.
  (J) Recognize definitions relating to accident investigation and determine the significance of different types of evidence.
  (K) Explain the Express Consent law and identify the elements of DUI as contained in CRS 42-4-1301 through 42-4-1304.
  (L) Describe procedures for stopping, approaching, conducting roadside sobriety tests, and follow-up necessary for adjudication of DUI charges and revocation requirements.
  (M) Describe the impact of external and internal factors as they relate to perception.
  (N) Explain techniques for the mental, emotional and physical preparation necessary to respond to and recover from a critical incident.
  (O) Identify factors in the community and in groups which identify potential gang activity.
  (P) Identify, explain, and demonstrate how to safely conduct the three principle types of vehicle stops.
  (Q) Identify factors and explain tactical considerations to be considered in responding to in-progress calls.
  (R) Identify the problem solving responsibilities of a peace officer at the scene of a domestic dispute consistent with officer safety, child abuse statutes, criminal statutes involving crimes against persons and conflict resolution.
  (S) Identify conflict resolution techniques and problem solving strategies to handle civil disputes in order to prevent escalation into violence and/or criminal offenses.
  (T) Explain the Colorado Revised Statutes inclusive of 18-9-101 through 105.
  (U) Describe the psychological influences of crowds and the warning signals leading to civil disobedience.
  (V) Describe the three stages in the formation of a mob.
7. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
  The student will be tested on a weekly basis which includes multiple choice questions as well as essay questions. The student will be tested over classroom lectures, handouts, and textbook materials.  Tests will total 100 points.
    Grading Scale
Raw Score Range 		Letter Grade
    90 to 100 A
    80 to 89 B
    70 to 79 C
    60 to 69 D
    0 to 59 F

Special Remarks:

1.

Attendance this course consists of 90 hours training (both lecture and lab). Excessive absenteeism of can result in an official drop from this course and interfere with the student’s ability to sit for the state certification exam.

2.

Unexcused Absence and Tardies - unexcused absences and tardies cannot be made up and can greatly affect your grade.  Any projects, quizzes, tests, or exams due on the day of an unexcused absence will result in a 0 (zero) for that day.

3.

Excused Absence and Tardies - Excused absences and tardies can be made up and are encouraged to be.  Anytime a student elects to make up an excused absence or tardy, he/she may do so but must document this time and have an instructor present to initial it.  This includes students who have conflicting or rotating work schedules.  Students who miss class due to an excused absence or tardy are responsible for materials covered during their absence.  NO exceptions!

4.

Cheating - students caught cheating on any projects, quizzes, tests, or exams will be recommended for expulsion from the academy.  Student conduct must be represent what is required of the law enforcement community.

5.

Stealing - any student caught stealing any state owned property will be removed from the class roster and law enforcement officials will be notified.

8.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.

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ADA NOTICE:

 

Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.