Basic Peace Officer II Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

CJLE-1512-001 Basic Peace Officer II

Prerequisites

CJLE 1506

Course Description

Basic preparation for a new peace officer. Covers traffic law, accident investigation, traffic direction, intoxicated driver and standard field sobriety testing, Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission, written and verbal communications, multicultural diversity and Health and Safety Code.

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Hours

(5 sem hrs; 10.25 hours per week/164 actual clock hours)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

TX Criminal Law & Motor Vehicle Handbook (NEWEST EDITION); Elements of Crime (Newest Edition); TCLEOSE Basic Peace Officer Curriculum; and TCLEOSE Current Rules.

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Student Performance

Upon Completion of this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following:

5. Multiculturalism and Human Relations
\ 5.1.1. Discuss key concepts and origins of prejudice.
\ 5.1.2. Identify forms of prejudice.
\ 5.1.3. Discuss personal prejudices.
\ 5.1.4. Define key functions of discrimination.
\ 5.2.1. Discuss the importance of not allowing personal prejudices to affect professional behavior.
\ 5.2.2. Discuss the value of, respect for, and sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others.
\ 5.2.3. Discuss the public’s perceptions of and attitudes toward peace officers.
\ 5.2.4. Discuss cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution.
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\ 9.1 Traffic - Laws
\ 9.1.1. Define the following vehicles in the TC.
\ 9.1.2. Define the following terms in the TC.
\ 9.1.3. Define the following terms in the TC, as it relates to traffic, traffic areas, and traffic control.
\ 9.1.4. Define the various miscellaneous terms listed in Chapter 541, TC.
\ 9.1.5. Define dispose and litter in accordance with the Texas Health and Safety Code, and discuss their application to traffic safety.
\ 9.1.6. Explain the required obedience and the effect of the TC.
\ 9.1.7. Identify who may and who may not be licensed to drive in the state of Texas, the types and classes of licenses that exist under Texas statutes, and understand the restrictions thereon.
\ 9.1.8. Determine if a violation exists regarding traffic signs, signals, and markings.
\ 9.1.9. Given a driving situation, determine if a traffic law is violated as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter B, TC.
\ 9.1.10. Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists, as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter C, TC.
\ 9.1.11. Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter D, TC.
\ 9.1.12. Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter F, TC.
\ 9.1.13. Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter G, TC.
\ 9.1.14. Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter H, TC.
\ 9.1.15. Given a driving situation, determine that a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter I, TC.
\ 9.1.16. Identify legal requirements of operating emergency vehicles.
\ 9.1.17. Given a driving situation determine if a violation exists as it applies to vehicle equipment standards and maintenance.
\ 9.1.18. Recognize the regulations relating to the operation of bicycles, mopeds, and play vehicles.
\ 9.1.19. Recognize the regulations relating to pedestrians.
\ 9.1.20. Understand the regulations relating to arrest, and charging procedures, notices and promises to appear.
\ 9.1.21. Given a driving situation determine if a violation exists as it applies to the operation of motorcycles.
\ 9.1.22. Given a driving situation determine if a violation exists as it applies to the operation of all-terrain vehicles.
\ 9.1.23. Understand the regulations related to privileged parking.
\ 9.1.24. Understand the regulations related to abandoned motor vehicles.
\ 9.1.25. Understand the requirement for registration of vehicles.
\ 9.1.26. Understand the regulations regarding liability insurance for motor vehicles and financial responsibility.
\ 9.1.27. Understand regulations regarding operation of vehicles in violation of driver’s suspension.
\ 9.1.28. Given a situation involving warning signs and devices, determine if a violation of law exists.
\ 9.1.29. Understand regulations related to the removal of injurious materials and wrecked or damaged vehicles from the highway.

12. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code
\ 12.1.1. Demonstrate knowledge of the organization of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code by locating specific definitions and laws.
\ 12.1.2. Define selected terms and the responsibilities of peace officers to enforce the Code.
\ 12.1.3. Discuss circumstances permitting a warrantless arrest, search, and seizure.
\ 12.1.4. Identify selected penalties and violations in the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code and the Texas Education Code (TEC).
\ 12.1.5. Identify legal hours of sale, consumption, and service of alcoholic beverages.
\ 12.1.6. Apply information needed to take administrative action.

15. Written Communications

15.1.1. Identify the components of a sentence.
\ 15.1.2. Identify the process in writing complete sentences.
\ 15.1.3. Recognize sentence clarity problems and correct them.
\ 15.1.4. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate use of punctuation.
\ 15.2.1. Discuss the definition and use of a field note.
\ 15.2.2. Demonstrate observation and descriptive skills.
\ 15.2.3. List the types of information that should be entered into the officer’s field notebook.
\ 15.2.4. List the questions to be answered in field notes to complete a report.
\ 15.3.1. List the significant uses of the police report.
\ 15.3.2. List the eight essential criteria of a good police report.
\ 15.3.3. List the common types of police reports.
\ 15.3.4. Identify the difference between chronological and categorical ordering in report writing.
\ 15.3.5. List the three basic kinds of information necessary in police reports.
\ 15.3.6. Identify the importance of separating fact from opinion in police reports.
\ 15.3.7. Identify the statutory authority relating to confidentiality of sex offense victims.

17 . Force Options
\ 17.1.1. The student will be able to define the following terms relating to use of force.
\ 17.1.2. The student will be able to explain the legal authorities for the use of force.
\ 17.1.3. The student will be able to explain the justification(s) for use of force.
\ 17.2.1. Identify definitions relating to use of force.
\ 17.2.2. Describe psychological aspects of the use of force.
\ 17.2.3. Identify the deciding factors for use of force when effecting an arrest.
\ 17.2.4. Identify circumstances which are high risks for officers.
\ 17.2.5. Identify moral considerations and forces affecting an officer's decision to use deadly force.
\ 17.3.1. List and discuss force options available to peace officers.
\ 17.3.2. Identify the principal considerations in applying a use of force.
\ 17.3.3. Discuss the impact of an officer’s professional presence.
\ 17.3.4. Identify the various aspects of communication strategies used when dealing with the public.
\ 17.3.5. Identify elements that an officer must recognize and control in every encounter.
\ 17.3.6. Identify some helpful “tools” used in redirecting someone’s behavior using verbal persuasion.
\ 17.3.7. Recognize criteria relating to a professional peace officer’s use of force.
\ 17.3.8. Identify typical procedures that are followed after an officer-involved shooting.
\ 17.4.1. Identify the possible consequences that may arise from improper or excessive use of force.
\ 17.4.2. Identify factors that the courts use to determine if unreasonable force was used in a case.
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\ 26. Family Violence and Related Assaultive Offenses

26.1.1. Discuss how victims might be affected by family violence.
\ 26.1.2. Identify common characteristics of family violence offenders.
\ 26.1.3. Describe the cycle of abuse phases.
\ 26.1.4. Discuss examples of the types of abuse often occurring in incidences of family violence.
\ 26.1.5. List examples of some barriers victims face when attempting to leave an abusive relationship.
\ 26.2.1. Identify offenses and statutes that refer to family violence
\ 26.2.2. Define family violence terms related to Title 4 of the Family Code; Protective Orders and Family Violence
\ 26.2.3. Explain the application procedure for a protective order.
\ 26.2.4. Describe the protective order court hearing process.
\ 26.2.5. Discuss the meaning of a protective order and the consequences of violating it.
\ 26.2.6. Discuss the recommended steps in handling family violence calls involving temporary ex parte protective orders, protective orders, and magistrate’s order for emergency protection.
\ 26.3.1. Identify the legal requirements for investigation of child abuse or neglect.
\ 26.3.2. Identify the legal requirements relating to medical treatment and medical examinations of a child.
\ 26.3.3. Identify the legal requirements for taking possession of a child in an emergency.
\ 26.3.4. Identify the legal requirements relating to communication between law enforcement.
\ 26.4.1. Discuss family violence situations and describe procedures for conducting preliminary investigations.
\ 26.4.2. Give examples of community resources and referrals.

27. Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)/Mental Health Code
\ 27.1.1. Discuss the impetus for crisis intervention training and why it is so important to the law enforcement community.
\ 27.1.2. Recognize the community mindset as it relates to persons with a mental illness and their relationship with law enforcement personnel.
\ 27.1.3. Illustrate the paradox of Crisis Intervention Training for the law enforcement officer.
\ 27.1.4. Explain Crisis Intervention’s role in Officer Safety.
\ 27.1.5. Identify the parameters of an officer’s qualification after receiving this training.
\ 27.2.1. Define the term “mental illness.”
\ 27.2.2. List four prominent categories of mental illness.
\ 27.2.3. List the three most common Personality Disorders encountered by law enforcement officers.
\ 27.2.4. Identify prevalent behaviors associated with personality disorders.
\ 27.2.5. List the two most common Mood Disorders encountered by law enforcement officers.
\ 27.2.6. Identify prevalent behaviors associated with mood disorders.
\ 27.2.7. Define Anxiety Disorder
\ 27.2.8. Discuss Psychosis and how it relates to officer contact
\ 27.2.9. Briefly illustrate a psychotic episode from a consumer’s perspective.
\ 27.2.10. Explain how substance abuse and Alzheimer’s disease can relate to psychosis.
\ 27.2.11. Discuss schizophrenia as it relates to psychosis
\ 27.2.12. Demonstrate the communicative approach an officer should take when confronting a person in a psychotic episode.
\ 27.2.13. Discuss the two most common developmental disorders encountered by law enforcement officers.
\ 27.2.14. Identify behaviors associated with developmental disorders
\ 27.3.1. Verbalize commonly stated myths about suicide.
\ 27.3.2. Discuss suicide and its relationship with mental illness.
\ 27.3.3. Explain the phrase “suicide by cop.”
\ 27.3.4. Record questions that will assist in evaluating an individual’s current level of suicidal danger.
\ 27.4.1. Name four categories of medications utilized in controlling the symptoms of mental Illness.
\ 27.4.2. List possible side effects with the use of psychotropic medications.
\ 27.4.3. Discuss ‘old’ vs. ‘new’ medications.
\ 27.4.4. Recognize three primary reasons why consumers do not take their medications as prescribed.
\ 27.5.1. Define Crisis Behavior and its relevance to CIT Training
\ 27.5.2. List the basic strategies that are necessary when communicating in crisis situations.
\ 27.5.3. List the components of the “first three minute assessment.”
\ 27.5.4. Summarize the usage of the L.E.A.P.S. concept of interaction.
\ 27.5.5. Demonstrate the process of modeling.
\ 27.5.6. Verbally illustrate examples of ‘You’ vs. ‘I’ statements.
\ 27.5.7. List barriers to active communication.
\ 27.5.8. Discuss the three levels of active listening and techniques for their usage.
\ 27.5.9. Demonstrate how Crisis Intervention Techniques can be utilized in other crisis situations such as a domestic disturbance situation.
\ 27.5.10. Apply knowledge obtained in coursework to class exercises and scenarios for role
\ play.
\ 27.6.1. List the process in evaluating the appropriateness of a warrant less apprehension.
\ 27.6.2. Describe the step by step process for obtaining an emergency detention order.
\ 27.6.3. Explain the criteria an officer must meet in order to take a person with a mental illness who has committed no crime into custody involuntarily for emergency mental health evaluation.
\ 27.6.4. Propose justifications in assessing proper use of force option.
\ 27.6.5 Explain an officer’s limitation of liability.
\ 27.6.6. Research department policy in requesting assistance and transport of consumer.
\ 27.7.1 Discuss the person with a mental illness in the situation of being homeless.
\ 27.7.2. Discuss the individual with a mental illness as a victim of crime.
\ 27.7.3. Evaluate the stigma and societal discrimination that exists toward persons who have a mental illness.
\ 27.7.4. Discuss legal and societal concerns from a mental health consumer’s vantage point.
\ 27.7.5. Participate in a discussion of the family member perspective on mental illness.
\ 27.8.1. List the mental health facilities in your area that can be utilized as a resource when encountering a subject/suspect you identify as having possible mental heath issues.
\ 27.8.2. Investigate possible referral/treatment challenges in your community.
\ 27.9.1. Discuss the concept of mental health courts.
\ 27.9.2. Describe the State of Texas Jail Diversion Ideal.
\ 27.9.3 List two approaches to jail diversion.
\ 27.9.4. List two facts associated with the jail diversion concept.
\ 27.9.5. List the benefits of jail diversion.

By the end of this course, in combination with Basic Peace Officer I, III, IV, and V the student will be able to sit for the TCLEOSE state examination.

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