CRJ 102

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY II
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	CRJ 102	CREDIT HOURS:	6 CR. (6L)
2.	PREREQUISITE:

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	All necessary textbooks are available for loan to students
	SUPPLIES:	Paper, pens, and 3 ring binder
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Conforms to P.O.S.T. 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:

	(A)	The procedures for conducting a basic crime scene investigation
	(B)	How to conduct an indoor and outdoor search of a crime scene
	(C)	The correct recording, sketching and photography techniques of processing a crime scene
	(D)	The different types of physical evidence, identify their value in a criminal investigation and demonstrate effective procedures for evidence collection and preservation
	(E)	Legally acceptable interview and interrogation techniques
	(F)	The more common methods and sources of information used to identify suspects
	(G)	The procedures for conducting a basic investigation of a major case
	(H)	Basic accident investigation procedures
	(I)	How to collect information and write a clear and concise crime report
	(J)	How to deal with and lower stress levels in a high stress occupation
	(K)	Different techniques in verbal communication
	(L)	How to effectively deal with special population groups

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	By the end of the course, students will:
	(A)	The student will describe information to be obtained when responding to a crime scene. The student will describe and demonstrate as the initial peace officer arriving at the crime scene, the following: if a crime has been committed and what type, immediate action to be taken and proper notification to be made, procedures necessary to establish a crime scene perimeter and protect the scene, procedures necessary to locate and isolate witnesses.
	(B)	The student will explain and/or demonstrate basic crime scene photography techniques, basic crime scene note taking techniques and demonstrate the ability to do an indoor and outdoor crime scene sketch.
	(C)	The student will describe the value of more commonly encountered evidentiary items found at a crime scene and how to collect this evidence. This shall include: latent fingerprints, bullets, shell casings, tool markings, hair and fiber, documents and body fluid.
	(D)	The student will define the differences between an interview and an interrogation. The student will understand practical problems encountered during interview and interrogation situations. The student will know what conditions or actions impact "voluntariness" and know the importance statements from both friendly and hostile witnesses.
	(E)	The student will be able to identify sources of information which would aid in identifying and locating suspects or witnesses to include: field identification, mug shots, photo identification line-ups, modus operandi, police and other agency files, composite drawings and informants.
	(F)	The student will identify the procedures to be followed at the scene of a major case such as: robbery, assault, burglary, sex offenses, crimes against children, death investigations, fraud/white collar crime, computer related crime and arson. The student will explain the need for sensitivity to the feelings of victims, survivors and witnesses at a major crime scene. The student will demonstrate investigative techniques at a mock crime scene.
	(G)	Explain the need for sensitivity to the feelings of victims, survivors, and witnesses at a major crime scene.
	(H)	Identify the importance, purpose and format for investigative notes.
	(I)	Identify the characteristics of effective investigative reports and what types of reports may be required.
	(J)	Demonstrate an ability to write a clear, complete, and concise report.
	(K)	Describe the emotional/psychological and physical responses to stress and how they may interfere with a peace officer's performance.
	(L)	Identify stress management techniques.
	(M)	Explain and discuss effective techniques for communicating with individuals or groups.
	(N)	Describe effective techniques for diffusing conflict through the use of verbal communication.
	(O)	Describe and explain behavior that may be indicative of persons with special needs requiring peace officer intervention. These persons include but are not limited to the mentally ill, the elderly, and the physically disabled.
	(P)	Identify safe, humanistic and statutory requirements for approaching and assisting special populations through a study of § 27-10-102 and § 27-10-105, C.R.S.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	The student will be administered a cumulative final exam at the end of 15 weeks of lecture and practical instruction. The student will take a weekly written exam, which will include material as it is presented to the student throughout the course.
			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 Excessive absenteeism (more than 4 hours) can result in withholding a certificate to sit for the state exam.
2.	Unexcused Absence and Tardies - unexcused absences and tardies cannot be made up and can greatly affect your grade and ability to sit for the state certification exam. Any projects, quizzes, tests, or exams due in 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.
9.	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.