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Course
CJLE-1512-001 Basic Peace Officer II
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: CJLE 1506
Course Description
Basic preparation for a new peace officer. Should be taken in conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, III, IV, and V (supplement) to satisfy the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) approved Basic Peace Officer Academy.
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(5 sem hrs; 10.25 hours per week/164 actual clock hours)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Texas Criminal Law & Motor Vehicle Handbook (Newest Edition); Elements of Crime (Newest Edition); TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Curriculum; TCOLE Current Rules.
Supplies
All students enrolling in this class must have the required textbooks, access to a working computer, functional internet service, Microsoft Word or some other type of word processing program and must exhibit computer competency.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
Refer to Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy (PRLEA) Rules & Regulations
Grading Criteria
25% Average of Weekly Tests
5% Average of Pop Tests
5% Average of Homework
5% Average of Spelling Tests
5% Writing Assignment
15% Notebook
20% Mid-Term Tests
20% Final Semester Tests
Academic standards in the Academy are governed to some extent by State statute but principally these standards are controlled by Academy policy. Consequently, the recruit must meet certain minimum requirements in order to be licensed as a Texas Peace Officer. The following specifics represent the Academy policy:
Recruits will be required to maintain an 80% GPA during the course of the Academy. Failure to maintain an 80% or higher GPA may result in dismissal from the academy.
1. When a recruit scores less than 70% on the first administration of any test, the recruit shall take a re-test of the examination. The make-up test will be different, but comprehensive and essentially equal in content and difficulty of the regularly scheduled examination. The re-take of the test shall be completed within an allotted time frame that will be indicated on the Make-Up Form given to the recruit. Any recruit re-taking a test after a failure will receive a grade of 70% on the make-up provided the recruit scores 80% or above on make-up exam. If an 80% is not achieved on the re-test, the original grade will stand. Failure to score at least 80% on the re-test may result in dismissal of the recruit from the Academy. Only one re-test will be allowed. The Academy Coordinator schedules all re-tests and may dismiss any recruit from the Academy who fails to complete a re-test within the allotted time frame, who fails a re-test, or who fails more than 3 separate regularly scheduled tests during a semester.
2. There is a comprehensive examination on material covered at the end of each section. Any recruit who misses an exam must take the make-up test at the Criminal Justice Programs Office located on the West Campus, Bldg. C, within seven days of notification. Any recruit who fails to take his/her make up test within the allotted time frame will receive no more than 70% on the make-up. If the test make up is due to an excused absence, the recruit will receive the actual grade made on the test, provided the test is taken within the one-week period. If the make-up test is due to an unexcused absence or failure, 70% is the highest grade the recruit can receive on the re-test.
3. When a recruit misses a class, the Academy Coordinator assigns make up work consisting of an essay over the subject matter missed. Length of essay depends on length of time class is missed. A recruit who misses up to four hours of class will be required to write a 250 word essay; a recruit who misses four to eight hours of class will be required to write a 500 word essay. The topic for all make-up essays will always be over the subject covered in class during the recruit’s absence. A recruit will be given a specified amount of time (usually one week) to complete the make-up work. If the make-up work is not completed within the allotted time frame and the recruit has failed to contact the Coordinator regarding a need for extra time, the required length of the paper will double. (Please refer to Attendance, for further information regarding Make-up Essays.)
4. Pop Tests will be given at unscheduled intervals during the Academy. Recruits will be tested over subjects they are currently covering or have just completed. Pop Tests are averaged and the average scores counts as one grade each semester. Before averaging grades, the lowest Pop Test score will be dropped. A missed test counts as a lowest grade.
MECHANICS OF ARREST/DEFENSIVE TACTICS, DRIVING & FIREARMS TRAINING
Before graduation from the Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy, a recruit must accumulate at least 175 points (out of a possible 250 points) on the combat pistol course. If a recruit fails to accumulate 175 points by the end of this training segment, the recruit is required to take part in additional training - including three instances when the recruit must shoot the "course" for the record. Failure to achieve a minimum average of 70% at the end of the original training phase and again at the end of the remedial training and testing phase will result in the recruit's dismissal. ANY safety violation may result in dismissal of the recruit. The Range Safety Rules are posted at the Range.
Academy recruits will NOT be allowed on the Firing Range or in Mechanics of Arrest/Defensive Tactics or Driving if pregnant. A recruit who has already started the Academy and then finds out that she is pregnant will be allowed to complete the Academy - with the exception of the Firearms, Defensive Tactics, and Driving portions. After the pregnancy is completed, the recruit will be tutored in the Firearms, Defensive Tactics, and Driving portions and allowed to take the TCOLE state exam at that time.
HOMEWORK
Homework will be posted on Blackboard prior to the beginning of the related topic. These worksheets contain questions pertaining to the TCOLE Learning Objectives that will be covered during instruction for each topic. The questions are designed to help the recruit understand the Learning Objectives that will be covered during the TCOLE state exam. The recruit will be responsible for answering all questions on the worksheets. Completed worksheets will be submitted on-line directly to the Academy Coordinator as per his instructions and worksheets MUST be submitted by the Monday following completion of each topic. A recruit who does not turn in the assignments when they are due will receive a zero (-0-) for that particular topic. The recruit should use the completed homework as a study guide when preparing for the TCOLE State Exam. When two or more homework topics are due on the same date, they will be submitted together. The worksheets will be graded on completeness, conciseness of answers, and whether or not it appears the recruit has grasped the meaning of the learning objective. The grades on homework will be averaged for one grade at the end of each semester and will count as 5% of the final GPA. The learning homework assignments will be printed out and placed at the end of the applicable section of the student’s notebook.
WRITING ASSIGNMENT
Recruits are required to submit a writing assignment as assigned by the Coordinator. There will be two writing assignments. The first will occur during the Written Communication section of the class, and the second will occur during the second semester. The writing assignments will count 5% of the recruit’s final grade.
NOTEBOOK
Recruits are required to keep a notebook of all notes taken in every class. The notebook is a permanent record of all notes taken while in the academy. Due to its value and importance, the notebook will be graded four times during the course of the academy. The notebook grade is based on quality, neatness, and organization. The notebook grade will count 15% of the recruit’s final grade. All notes should be legible (typewritten, if possible) and be revised daily. The notebooks should be divided and tabbed according to the various subjects, and be in chronological order of the classes being taught (do not organize a notebook by the instructor’s name, or the TCOLE section numbers). All tabs are to be numbered.
Behind each subject divider should be the title page, student notes, homework, handouts, and any other information on that particular class. DO NOT include the TCOLE curriculum book, TCOLE Rules or the Spelling book in your notebook. Notebooks are subject to inspection by the Academy Director, Associate Director, Coordinator, or any Instructor at any time. Please refer to these instructions and the notebook grading sheet when organizing your notebook.
NOTE TAKING
The notebook is each recruit’s personal handbook on law enforcement that they have written for themselves. Due to the importance of the notebook to the recruit’s success in the academy, every recruit will take notes by hand during class. Notes will be used to complete the notebook. Power point presentations may be provided to recruits to assist them in studying, however, they are not a replacement for proper note taking.
TESTING
Recruits are allowed to study their previous tests as a review for upcoming tests. Recruits will NOT copy, photograph or in any other manner record test questions. Tests will not be allowed to leave the Academy classroom during review.
During any Computer Lab testing, recruits will have ONLY the window in Blackboard where the test is located, open during test periods. The Coordinator may review the activity on every computer after the test to assure compliance with this rule.
TCOLE TEST
The purpose of the Basic Peace Officer Academy is to prepare recruits for the TCOLE Enforcement (TCOLE) state exam. A score of 70% or greater is needed to obtain a peace officer license in the state of Texas. A recruit has three attempts to pass the state exam. If any recruit fails on the first attempt, a remedial session must be conducted at the recruit’s expense. The recruit will not be allowed to re-test on the same day.
NOTE: Any recruit whom the Academy instructors and staff feel is not prepared to take the exam will not be allowed to test until the Academy staff determines the recruit is prepared.
Attendance
The attendance requirement for the Panhandle Regional Law Enforcement Academy is 100% unless the Coordinator authorizes an absence in advance. The following rules will apply for absences, tardiness, and leaving class early:
A recruit who must miss class - for any reason - must contact the Academy Coordinator or Academy Office and advise them of their reason for being absent prior to the start of class.
A recruit missing more than 32 hours during the Academy (whether excused or unexcused) may be dismissed from the Academy.
A recruit who has one unexcused absence may be dismissed from the Academy.
An absence will be excused only if the recruit has a valid reason for the absence (illness, family emergency, death in the family, etc.) and if it is reported on or before the date of the absence.
On the FIRST day a recruit returns after being absent, the recruit must present in writing a statement regarding the necessity of the absence. This statement will be attached to the Academy Absentee/Makeup form that will be completed by the Academy office and signed by the recruit.
A recruit who anticipates being more than 10 minutes LATE should notify the Academy Office, if possible, before class begins. A recruit who is late and/or leaves early will be counseled by the Academy Coordinator. A recruit who is excessively tardy (more than 3 times a semester) may be dismissed from the Academy. Arriving late three times, leaving early three times, or a combination of the two will count as one absence. (If there is a valid emergency, a recruit must contact the Coordinator or the Academy Office.)
A recruit who must leave class EARLY (any time before the instructor dismisses the entire class), should notify the instructor before leaving and the Academy Office as soon as practical. If a recruit knows in advance that he/she will have to leave class early, the Academy Office must be notified in advance.
Make up work and tests will be assigned when a recruit returns and must be completed within one week. A recruit who does not complete the make-up work within the allotted amount of time will be required to double the length of the required essay and will be subject to disciplinary action. A recruit will receive the actual score made on the test if the recruit has an excused absence and makes up the test within the allotted time frame. A recruit who misses a test but did not have an excused absence and/or does not complete the make-up test within the allotted time frame will receive no more than 70% on the test regardless of the actual score. Make up essays shall be typed. All make-up tests will be taken within a specified time frame at the Criminal Justice Programs Office on the West Campus of Amarillo College.
Calendar
Refer to the attached calendar.
Additional Information
Course Objectives
Demonstrate outcomes set forth for Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Course #1000.
Course objectives may be taught in any order deemed by the academy staff. Objectives will be taught in the order for optimum performance. On some occasions, objectives may be scheduled differently due to instructor availability and when taking into consideration historical or predicated weather conditions.
TheCalendar reflects the accurate schedule. The Calendar is also given to each student and it is posted in several locations in West Campus, Building C, Rm. 117.
Fitness and Wellness
Demonstrate an understanding of basic fitness and wellness concepts related to the ability perform law enforcement job tasks and to maintain a high level of fitness and wellness.
Describe the importance and relevance of health habits, fitness and wellness to the law enforcement profession.
Identify the guidelines and principles of a safe exercise program.
Identify the principles of an exercise program.
Identify FITT guidelines for thresholds of fitness training related to cardiovascular, strength, anaerobic and flexibility training.
Identify the components of an exercise program.
Identify safety measures for fitness training.
Demonstrate an understanding of nutrition concepts required to maintain a high level of performance, fitness and wellness.
Describe the relationship between nutrition and performance.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of basic essential nutrients to a proper diet.
Identify strategies for personal weight control.
Be aware of the causes and effects of stress in the lives of peace officers.
Explore types of stress related to the law enforcement profession.
Identify the emotional and physical symptoms of the stress response p
Identify common stressors of peace officers.
Develop personal strategies for the positive management of stress.
Recognize strategies to manage stress.
Identify ways to reduce stress through relaxation.
Explain what happens physically and psychologically when confronted with survival stress, critical incident stress or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Examine what happens physically and psychologically when confronted with survival stress such as a use of force situation and explore ways to positively channel these changes.
Discuss physical and psychological effects of Critical Incident Stress.
Critical Incident Stress (CIS) Definition.
Explore ways to prepare and assist yourself or someone else cope with a critical incident with minimum of pain and scarring.
Increase awareness of signs and intervention strategies for suicide amongst police officers.
Increase awareness of prevalence of suicide.
Recognize common signs of suicidal thoughts and behavior.
Identify strategies to assist a coworker contemplating suicide.
Become aware of the problems, symptoms, and responses to substance abuse in law enforcement.
Identify the extent of alcohol and drug abuse in the work place and in law enforcement.
Explain myths and realities of alcoholism.
Discuss signs and symptoms of drug / alcohol abuse.
Explain the consequences of personal use of alcohol/drugs.
Discuss responsibilities an officer has to a co-worker when substance abuse threatens the safety and efficiency of the department.
Discuss consequences of steroid abuse
Professional Policing
To develop a knowledge of the development and influence of the evolution of police service models and styles.
Describe significant historical events that have influenced policing in the United States.
Describe the historical development of police service models or styles.
Describe the evolution of policing in Texas.
List the requirements of licensees under selected sections of the current Commission Rules.
Explain the traditional police service model.
Define “community policing” and explain this service model.
To increase the understanding of the organization's role in society and police organizational issues.
Interpret the police organization’s role in society.
Recognize the values of providing quality police customer service.
Analyze the characteristics of traditional police organizational structure and police subculture.
Professionalism and Ethics
Understand and respect professionalism as it applies to law enforcement.
Discuss the concept of professionalism.
Discuss the characteristics of professionalism.
Understand and accept the crucial role of ethics as related to professionalism.
Discuss the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
Discuss ethical dilemmas in law enforcement.
Discuss the differences between physical and moral courage.
Understand the civil and criminal laws related to unethical behavior of peace officers.
Explain relevant federal criminal law in relationship to an officer’s behavior.
List civil penalties for sexual harassment and inappropriate officer conduct.
U.S. and Texas Constitutions, Bill of Rights, and Criminal Justice System
The student will understand, respect, and apply the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights as they pertain to the role of peace officers and the rights of citizens.
Explain the basis of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, including special emphasis on the freedom of the individual and human rights.
Define Writ of Habeas Corpus.
Recall the main concepts of Article 1, 2 and Article 3 of the Constitution.
Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment I.
Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment IV.
Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment V.
Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment VI.
Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment VIII.
Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment IX.
Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment X.
Discuss rights enumerated in Constitutional Amendment XIV.
Understand, respect, and apply the Texas Constitution and Bill of Rights as they pertain to the role of peace officers and the rights of citizens.
Discuss and defend an individual's rights proclaimed under Article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Texas.
Understand and appreciate the specific roles and inter-relationships of the various components within the Criminal Justice system.
Outline the structure and role of the Criminal Justice System.
Explain how the three components of the criminal justice system directly affect each other.
Identify the civil/criminal courts and their jurisdiction.
Multiculturalism and Human Relations
To increase awareness of the role of multiculturalism in law enforcement.
Discuss key concepts and origins of prejudice.
Identify forms of prejudice.
Discuss personal prejudices.
Define key functions of discrimination.
To increase the awareness of the importance of human relations in law enforcement.
Discuss the importance of not allowing personal prejudices to affect professional behavior.
Discuss the value of, respect for, and sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others.
Discuss the public’s perceptions of and attitudes toward peace officers.
Discuss cross-cultural communication and conflict resolution.
Code of Criminal Procedure
The student will have an understanding of the statutory authority for administration of criminal procedure as enumerated by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP).
Identify the basis for administration of criminal procedure in Texas.
Identify the basic rights enumerated in the CCP.
The student will have an understanding of the general duties and responsibilities for officers as enumerated by the CCP.
Identify who are magistrates and their duties.
Identify who are peace officers.
List the duties of peace officers.
List the duties of peace officers relating to racial profiling.
List the duties of peace officers relating to forfeiture of contraband.
The student will understand the courts and their criminal jurisdiction.
Identify courts which have criminal jurisdiction.
Identify the jurisdiction of the Courts of Appeals.
Identify the jurisdiction of the Court of Criminal Appeals.
Identify the jurisdiction of district courts.
Identify the jurisdiction of the justice courts.
Identify the jurisdiction of municipal courts.
The student will understand the procedures to be followed in the prevention and suppression of offenses.
List the duties of officers relating to family violence prevention.
List the duties of officers relating to threats of injury or death to persons or damage to property.
List the duties of officers relating to suppression of riots and other disturbances.
List the duties of officers relating to protective orders for victims of sexual assault.
The student will understand the time limitations relating to felonies and misdemeanors.
Identify the time limitations relating to felony offenses.
Identify the time limitations relating to misdemeanor offenses.
Identify the time limitations relating to aggravated offenses, attempt, conspiracy, solicitation, and organized criminal activity.
The student will understand the requirements and procedures for arrests without and with a warrant of arrest.
List the duties of officers relating to arrest without warrant.
List the duties of officers relating to arrest under warrant.
The student will understand the requirements and procedures for search warrants.
List the duties of officers relating to search warrants.
Understand court processes as they relate to criminal offenses.
Explain court papers relating to offenses.
Explain court papers relating to witnesses.
Explain the bail procedure.
Understand the process relating to inquests upon dead bodies.
Identify requirements for an inquest.
Understand the process relating to the Sex Offender Registration Program.
Identify requirements for sex offenders.
Arrest, Search, and Seizure
Understand the legal authorities as they pertain to the role of the peace officer and the rights of citizens regarding arrest.
Identify the conditions for arrest.
Discuss the issues surrounding custodial statements.
Explain the statutory requirements for warrantless arrests.
Explain procedures for obtaining a warrant of arrest.
Identify the process for arresting with a warrant.
Identify suspicious circumstances.
Building probable cause and its application.
Reasonable suspicion and temporary detention.
Identify circumstances when frisking is permitted.
Distinguish who may be frisked and what may be seized during the frisk.
Identify the categories of evidence for which a search may be conducted.
Identify circumstances which justify a lawful search pursuant to a search warrant.
Identify circumstances which justify a lawful search without a warrant.
Indicate how the exclusionary rule applies.
Penal Code
Understand the Introductory Provisions (Title 1) of the Penal Code (PC).
Identify the organization of the PC.
Define the General Provisions of the PC.
Describe the proof required to convict a person of an offense.
Define terms as they relate to multiple prosecutions.
Understand the General Principles of Criminal Responsibility (Title 2) of the Penal Code.
Determine the culpable mental states.
Identify when one person is Criminally Responsible for Conduct of Another.
Identify General Defenses to Criminal Responsibility.
Understand the Punishments (Title 3) of the Penal Code.
Classify offenses and their punishment.
Understand Inchoate Offenses (Title 4) according to the Penal Code.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to inchoate offenses.
Understand Offenses against the Person (Title 5) according to the Penal Code.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to criminal homicide.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to kidnapping, unlawful restraint, and trafficking of persons.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to sexual offenses.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to assaultive offenses.
Understand Offenses against the Family (Title 6) according to the Penal Code.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to offenses against the family.
Understand Offenses against Property (Title 7) according to the Penal Code.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to arson, criminal mischief, and other property damage or destruction.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to robbery.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to burglary and criminal trespass.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to fraud.
Identify the elements of offenses as they relate to computer crimes and telecommunications crimes.
Identify the elements of offenses as they relate to Money Laundering crimes.
Identify the elements of offenses as they relate to Insurance Fraud crimes.
Identify the elements of offenses as they relate to Medicaid Fraud crimes.
Understand Offenses against Public Administration (Title 8) according to the Penal Code.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to bribery and corrupt influence.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to perjury and other falsification.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to obstructing governmental operation.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to abuse of office.
Understand Offenses against Public Order and Decency (Title 9) according to the Penal Code.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to disorderly conduct and related offenses.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to public indecency.
Understand Offenses against Public Health, Safety, and Morals (Title 10) according to the Penal Code.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to weapons.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to gambling.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to conduct affecting public health.
Apply the elements of offenses as they relate to intoxication and alcoholic beverage offenses.
Understand Organized Crime (Title 11) according to the Penal Code.
Apply the elements of offenses involving organized crime.
Traffic
Understand traffic laws contained in the Transportation Code (TC) and their applications.
Define the following vehicles in the TC.
Define the following terms in the TC.
Define the following terms in the TC, as it relates to traffic, traffic areas, and traffic control.
Define the various miscellaneous terms listed in Chapter 541, TC.
Define dispose and litter in accordance with the Texas Health and Safety Code, and discuss their application to traffic safety.
Explain the required obedience and the effect of the TC.
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.
Determine if a violation exists regarding traffic signs, signals, and markings.
Given a driving situation, determine if a traffic law is violated as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter B, TC.
Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists, as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter C, TC.
Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter D, TC.
Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter F, TC.
Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter G, TC.
Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter H, TC.
Given a driving situation, determine that a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter I, TC.
Identify legal requirements of operating emergency vehicles.
Given a driving situation determine if a violation exists as it applies to vehicle equipment standards and maintenance.
Recognize the regulations relating to operation in municipalities and certain counties.
Recognize the regulations relating to pedestrians.
Understand the regulations relating to arrest, and charging procedures, notices and promises to appear.
Given a driving situation determine if a violation exists as it applies to the operation of motorcycles.
Given a driving situation determine if a violation exists as it applies to the operation of all-terrain vehicles.
Understand the regulations related to privileged parking.
Understand the regulations related to abandoned motor vehicles.
Understand the requirement for registration of vehicles.
Understand the regulations regarding liability insurance for motor vehicles and financial responsibility.
Understand regulations regarding operation of vehicles when the vehicle registration has been suspended as the result of a person's lack of proof of financial responsibility.
Given a situation involving warning signs and devices, determine if a violation of law exists.
Understand regulations related to the removal of injurious materials and wrecked or damaged vehicles from the highway.
Traffic – Accident Investigation
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the laws, methods, and techniques relative to accident investigation.
Explain when and where the TC applies in accident investigation.
Apply the procedures for responding to and managing the accident scene.
Identify and apply methods of measuring the accident scene and collecting any physical evidence.
Recognize and use of Texas Peace Officer Crash Report CR3.
Compile and apply methods of traffic collision management and investigation in a simulated situation.
Traffic – Direction
The student will be able to control and direct traffic in a safe and legal manner.
Describe the legal authority to establish effective traffic flow based on situational priorities.
Practice directing/controlling traffic while using appropriate positioning, signals, and equipment.
Intoxicated Driver and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST)
Demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of the detection, apprehension and arrest of the intoxicated driver.
Complete the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) SFST Course successfully.
Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in administering the SFST battery.
Complete a written examination with a passing grade.
Recognize and prepare necessary forms concerning the intoxicated driver.
Identify the laws regarding allowing dangerous drivers to borrow motor vehicles and forfeiture
Civil Process and Liability
Provide the new officer with the basic knowledge of civil law procedures and documentation pertaining to officers and agency liability.
Recognize that peace officers and the entity that employs them are liable for improper acts likely resulting in civil action.
Describe the difference between criminal and civil liability for wrongful actions taken by peace officer.
Describe the difference between civil and criminal law.
Identify the major differences between civil and criminal law.
Describe the difference between general contempt of court and constructive contempt of court.
Identify the penalty for general contempt.
Identify the penalty for constructive contempt.
Identify how courts are established and their jurisdictions.
Identify the constitutionally created courts of Texas.
Identify the legislatively created courts of Texas.
Identify the general court jurisdictions of Texas.
Describe civil actions, procedures and process.
Identify the progress on the action into a law suit.
