Basic Peace Officer V Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

CJLE-1429-001 Basic Peace Officer V

Prerequisites

CJLE 1506

Course Description

Basic preparation for a new peace officer. Includes patrol procedures and a review of entire basic peace officer training to prepare for the state licensing exam.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 4 hours per week/64 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

\  24.1.1. List the patrol functions.
\ 24.1.2. Identify the methods of mental and physical preparation.
\ 24.1.3. Identify basic safety awareness tactics.
\ 24.2.1. Determine the various kinds of hazards encountered while on patrol.
\ 24.3.1. Identify the two types of problem area patrols.
\ 24.3.2. Identify the five patrol patterns.
\ 24.3.3. Identify the advantages of the six different patrol modes.
\ 24.3.4. Discuss the various patrol methods.
\ 24.3.5. Discuss effective observation skills.
\ 24.4.1. Demonstrate a proper pedestrian stop.
\ 24.4.2. Demonstrate techniques used while interviewing persons during field operations.
\ 24.4.3. Demonstrate the use of the field inquiry.
\ 24.5.1. Identify the seven-step violator contact method.
\ 24.5.2. Identify the procedures for a high-risk vehicle stops.
\ 24.5.3. Identify the procedures for safe responses to crimes in progress calls.
\ 24.5.4. List the procedures for the safe building searches.
\ 24.5.5. Identify the procedures for safe response to incidents involving bomb threats.
\ 24.5.6. Explain procedures for the safe response to an active shooter by the first responders
\ 24.5.7. Recognizing the homicide in progress.
\ 24.5.8. Identify critical considerations in a homicide in progress
\ 24.5.9. Establish an immediate action plan tactics.
\ 24.5.10. Demonstrate a proper team formation of the diamond formation or linear (T)formation.
\ 24.5.11. Define crowd management.
\ 24.5.12. Procedures for responding to crowd control situations.
\ 24.6.1. Define selected types of crowds and mobs.
\ 24.6.2. List the elements of the offenses relevant to crowd control.
\ 24.6.3. Identify factors of responding to crowd control situations.
\ 24.7.1. List the goals of public service.
\ 24.7.2. Identify the consequences of public service.
\ 24.7.3. Identify different methods designed to enhance public service.
\ 24.7.4. Identify community resources that can be used for assistance in emergencies.
\ 24.8.1. Define the role of law enforcement in providing crime prevention services to the public.
\ 24.8.2. Identify methods to gain citizen involvement in crime prevention.
\ 24.8.3. List the elements of a crime prevention program.
\ 24.9.1. Identify the provisions of consular notification as per the Vienna Convention on Consular Notification and bilateral treaties.
\ 24.9.2. Identify the steps to be taken when a foreign national is arrested.
\ 24.9.3. Identify the purpose of the Vienna Convention on Consular Notification treaty and bilateral treaties.
\ 24.9.4. Identify the forms of access a consular official may have to an arrested foreign national.
\ 24.9.5. Identify reasons for conducting consular notification.
\ 24.9.6. Demonstrate use of the Consular Notification and Access Handbook and the Consular Notification and Access Reference Card.

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\ Review of TCLEOSE Basic Peace Officer Curriculum
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\  Refer to Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy (PRLEA) Rules & Regulations

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\ Grading Scale
\ A (100-90); B (89-80); C (79-70); D (69-60); F (59–0)
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