Standard 1
Explain the history of law enforcement in relation to the following:

1. Police role in society.
   
2. Philosophy of law enforcement
   
3. Reformers of law enforcement
   

Standard 2
Describe Peace Officer authority in the United States.

1. Federal
   
2. State
   
3. Local
   

Standard 3
Explain the history and purpose of the Bill of Rights.

Standard 4
Describe different methods of crime data collection and reporting.

1. Collection
   
2. Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) - previously used; transitioning to NIBRS
   
3. National Incident-Based Reporting Systems (NIBRS)
   
4. Reporting
   
5. Persons arrested
   
6. Clearance rates
   
7. Ascertain crime rate trends
   

Standard 5
Identify possible causes of crime.

1. Psychological explanations
   
2. Sociological explanations
   
3. Biological theories
   
4. Integration of theories
   
5. Typological theories
   
6. Mental Illness and crime
   
7. Suicide prevention
   

Standard 1
Identify criminal law violations.

1. Inchoate Offenses
   
   • Solicitation
   • Attempted crimes (robbery, etc.)
2. Crime Against Persons
   
   • Assault
   • Murder
3. Crimes Against Property
   
   • Vandalism
   • Criminal Mischief
   • Arson
4. Offenses Against the Family
   
   • Domestic Violence
   • Elder/Child Abuse
5. Offenses Against Administration of Government
   
   • Treason
   • Terrorism
6. Offenses Against Public Order and Decency
   
   • Disorderly conduct
   • Riot
   • Unlawful assembly
7. Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, Welfare, and Morals
   
   • Gambling
   • Drug use

Standard 2
Describe law enforcement procedures.

1. Response
   
   • 911 call
   • Police witnessed
2. Patrol call priorities
   
   • Scene safety
   • Lifesaving measures/first aid
   • Establish crime scene
   • Investigate
3. Police Action
   
   • Unfounded/no action
   • Warning
   • Refer to prosecution
   • Citation
   • Arrest
   • Booking

Standard 3
Outline the laws and procedures of arrest.

1. Arrest with a warrant
   
2. Arrest without a warrant
   
3. Arrest elements
   
   • Intent
   • Authority
   • Subjection
   • Understanding
4. Summons
   
5. Use of force in making an arrest
   
6. Use of deadly force by a peace officer
   

Standard 4
Explain search and seizure.

1. Probable cause
   
2. Search warrant
   
3. Search without a warrant
   
   • Consent search
   • Plain view
4. Search of a person
   
5. Search of a vehicle
   
6. Stop and frisk law
   
7. Exclusionary rule
   

Standard 5
Describe the law enforcement officers role in the court process.

1. Report writing:
   
   • Facts/Details
   • Grammar
   • Accuracy
   • Consequences of poor report writing
2. Testify in court
   
   • Truth
   • Perjury
   • Hearsay
   • Attorney to officer testimony preparation

Standard 1
Identify the need and purpose of the adult justice system.

1. Goals of corrections
   
2. State prison vs. county jails
   
3. Police officer involvement/procedures related to alternatives to incarceration
   
   • Probation/Parole
   • Ankle monitor
   • Community Service

Standard 2
Identify the need and purpose of the juvenile justice system.

1. Jurisdiction
   
2. Delinquent Act
   
   • Criminal offense
   • Status offense
3. Juvenile rights
   
4. Interstate compact
   
5. Serious youth offender law/certification hearing
   
6. Referral to detention center
   

Standard 1
Define agency policies regarding ethics.

1. Police officer ethics
   
2. Police officer morals
   
3. Effects of the job on the police officer
   

Standard 2
Explain the Law Enforcement code of Conduct.

Standard 3
Describe law enforcement disciplinary actions.

1. Administration disciplinary review
   
2. Internal affairs
   
3. Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) review
   

Standard 1
Identify the components of the peace officer uniform.

1. Class A (Dress) - worn for ceremonies
   
2. Class B (standard) - worn for daily duties
   
3. Class C (casual) - worn for specific functions
   
   • Officer Badge
   • Name badge
   • Rank
4. Duty vest/belt
   
   • Radio
   • Body camera
   • Handcuffs
   • Weapons
   • Rubber gloves
   • Pen

Standard 2
Identify the types and operation of law enforcement transportation.

1. Standard/marked police vehicle
   
2. Unmarked police vehicle
   
3. Tactical vehicles
   
4. Motorcycles
   
5. Mounted (horse) patrol
   
6. Foot patrol
   

Standard 3
Identify the different types of weapons utilized by police officers.

1. Non-lethal
   
2. Less lethal
   
3. Lethal
   

Standard 4
Identify the common technology used in police work.

1. Radar guns
   
2. Drones
   
3. Breathalyzer
   
4. Robots
   

Standard 1
Explore investigative techniques.

1. Developing leads
   
2. Interviews
   
3. Interrogations/Miranda warning
   

Standard 2
Identify proper evidence handling.

1. Physical evidence
   
2. Chain of evidence
   
3. Fingerprinting
   

Standard 3
Describe the different careers related to investigative work.

1. Gang unit detective/investigator
   
2. Narcotics detective
   
3. Property detective
   
4. Vice detective
   
5. Violent crimes detective
   
6. Collision analysis unit investigator
   
7. Financial crime investigator
   

Standard 1
Explore career paths in Law Enforcement.

1. Job Opportunities
   
2. Minimum qualifications and testing
   
3. Application process
   

Standard 2
Describe the organizational structure of a law enforcement agency.

1. Civilian
   
2. Sworn
   
3. Paramilitary
   

Standard 3
Describe different specialized units.

1. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
   
2. K-9 unit
   
3. Community-oriented policing unit (COP)
   
4. School resource officer (SRO)
   
5. Court services
   
6. Training unit
   
7. Criminal intelligence unit (CIU)
   
8. Chaplain corps
   
9. Reserve corps
   
10. Search and rescue
    

Standard 4
Recognize rewards and challenges of law enforcement careers.

1. Rewards
   
   • Public recognition
   • Community Services
   • Job promotion
   • Variety
2. Challenges
   
   • Shift schedules
   • Societal influences
   • Emotional/Physical challenges
3. Work/Life Balance
   

Performance Skills

1. Research local and state crime statistics to evaluate a crime trend. Create a presentation of your findings.
   
2. Write a proper probable cause statement based on a given scenario.
   
3. Correctly label a traffic accident diagram.
   
4. Apply team skills to a group project.
   
5. Create a resume for a law enforcement job posting.
   

Workplace Skills

1. Communication
   
2. Problem Solving
   
3. Teamwork
   
4. Critical Thinking
   
5. Dependability
   
6. Accountability
   
7. Legal Requirements/ Expectation