Teacher: Mrs. S. Martinez Email: [email protected] Planning: 6th Period Telephone: (956) 698-2258 Tutoring: Upon request
Textbook: Emergency Telecommunicator Course Manual (2nd Edition); Police Operations Theory and Practice (5th Edition), Police Operations (5thEdition), and other texts as assigned. www.cte.unt.edu
Prerequisites: To gain the benefits of this course, each student should have the following prior criminal justice courses: A passing grade in the course to be considered for International Academies of Emergency Dispatch certification Ability to pass the IAED test; this is a nationally monitored test Course Description: Law Enforcement II provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. This course includes the ethical and legal responsibilities, operation of police and emergency telecommunication equipment, and courtroom testimony. Certification: Prior convictions will not affect a student's ability to participate and complete this course, but it will make a career in law enforcement unlikely. Also, students must be 18 years before the end of the spring semester to take the test. Please address qualification questions to instructor. Students must be passing the course by the spring semester in order to take the Emergency Telecommunications Certification Exam from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch and must receive a score of 80 percent or higher in the certification exam in order receive certification. Students who are failing the course by the spring semester and or have excessive absences will not be allowed to take the certification exam. There is no makeup or retest for certification exam, unless arrangements are made prior to due date (e.g. extracurricular activities Advanced Technical Credit Program: ATC gives high school students a chance to receive credit at participating community colleges across Texas for taking certain enhanced technical courses during high school. Law Enforcement II is not an ATC course so students will not receive this type of credit. Course Objectives: The student achieves the academic knowledge and skills required to prepare for postsecondary education and a career in law enforcement. The student uses telecommunication equipment. The student presents testimony in legal proceedings in accordance with courtroom procedures. The student recognizes the importance of using anger management techniques to resolve conflicts and reduce anger. The student examines the techniques used to manage crisis situations and maintain public safety. The student understands techniques to foster public cooperation for victims in a variety of law enforcement situations. The student analyzes procedures and protocols for domestic violence. The student explores civil law enforcement procedures for serving writs, warrants, and summons. The student analyzes local and state law enforcement procedures pertaining to alcohol and beverage laws. The student explores laws and procedures to enforce violations of driving while intoxicated and driving under the influence. The student implements crowd management strategies to maintain control over large gatherings. The student evaluates situations requiring the use of force. The student describes procedures designed to safely transport a person in custody. The student conducts interviews and interrogations of individuals ensuring protection of rights as outlined in the United States Constitution. The student investigates and documents a motor vehicle accident. The student recognizes law enforcement roles in preparedness and response systems for disaster situations. The student explores procedures for handling and managing explosives and hazardous material incidents. The student examines law enforcement functions regarding critical infrastructure protection from potential terrorist and natural disaster threats. The student explores new and emerging technologies in law enforcement. Students will only be allowed to use cell phones during classroom assignments.