Faculty Syllabus

DESCRIPTION

This is a four-hour credit course and is taught as lecture and lab with a minimum of 112 contact hours. This course will reinforce information that will help prepare criminal justice students to take the state license examination to be a licensed peace officer. (Credit Hours: 4, Classroom Contact Hours per week: 3, Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 1). Laboratory will consist of group discussion and case study scenarios.

Transferability of workforce courses varies. Students interested in transferring courses to another college should speak with their Area of Study (AoS) advisor, Department Chair, and/or Program Director.

See calendar for mandated course attendance. These are sessions that cannot be made up so strict attendance is required. Several of the modules are taught by outside specialty instructors who are content experts.  Student attendance for these sessions is mandatory to successfully meeting the class objectives, as they cannot be rescheduled, therefore the student will be withdrawn from the course.

PREREQUISITES

Associate degree which includes the seven core criminal justice courses or in progress towards completion of the ACC Texas Peace Officer Specialization AAS degree. Completed, submitted and successfully passed all of the requirements established by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for the TX Peace Officer application process. Students must have successfully completed with the

minimum grade of a “B” or be concurrently enrolled in CJLE 2420 Texas Peace Officer Procedures.

TCOLE ELIGIBILITY LICENSING REQUIREMENT

The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement rules and regulations require successful completion of all course objectives for all four sequence courses (CJLE 2420, 2522, 2421, and 2424), to be eligible to be endorsed to take the licensing test.

CJLE 2424 Texas Peace Officer Capstone must be taken in the last semester of the Academic Alternative program during which a comprehensive end of program examination will be administered.

The grading standard as set by the Criminal Justice Department Chair and the TCOLE Agency Training Coordinator is set as 80% for all exams and quizzes.

Additionally, a score of 85% or higher on the Capstone comprehensive end-of-program exam must be achieved in order to be endorsed to take the TCOLE state licensing test. 

Although a student may pass the Capstone course and receive college credit, it precludes the student from endorsement to take the TCOLE state licensing test.

TCOLE rules authorize the designated TCOLE Training Coordinator for the academy or Academic Alternative Program sole discretion on endorsement to take the licensing test.

In all areas relating to ACC policies and rules, the student must adhere to those without hesitation. 

The Criminal Justice Chair will have the final decision related to all ACC-specific issues. 

As for all issues related to Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) licensure and the Academic Alternative licensing program courses, all final decisions are consigned to the documented TCOLE Training Coordinator, as stipulated in the TCOLE rules governing Academic Alternative License. Currently, the recognized TCOLE Training Coordinator is the PSTC Director.  TCOLE holds the Training Coordinator accountable for maintaining state standards in all areas of the licensing program. 

Since this program can result in a Texas Peace Officer license being awarded, strict standards of conduct, delivery, and assessment will be maintained.

Students failing to meet ACC or TCOLE standards will be removed from the program.

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE
TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Course Objectives Manual will be issued by the Criminal Justice Department. This manual is the study guide for the sequence courses and the TCOLE licensing exam.  Students are expected to bring this manual to class each day. Students will use this manual for ALL 4 Sequence courses.

Texas Criminal and Traffic Law Manual will be issued by the Criminal Justice Department when students commence the academic alternative sequence courses. This manual is a reference text for all laws pertaining to our sequence courses and the TCOLE licensing exam.  Students are expected to bring this manual to class each day.

An internet capable computer with administrative rights is a requirement for this course. The ability to download Respondus and have access to the Blackboard learning management system for class quizzes, tests, exams and instructional modules is required. A student needing access to a computer with these capabilities may request a computer to be loaned to them from ACC (see student technology support section of the syllabus).

***Students will be required to purchase or have access to the following tools/equipment for use in this course: (1) a computer with internet capability, and (2) materials to take notes.

All subjects are dictated by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Basic Peace Officer Course

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR CJLE 2421
Students will demonstrate knowledge and competencies in all areas of the TCOLE curriculum relative to criminal law required for licensure as a Texas Peace Officer. These competencies include the following: a study of laws that are directly related to police field work.  Included are sections from traffic law, the Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, the Family Code, Alcoholic Beverage Code, Health and Safety Code, and specifics of identity theft and asset forfeiture. See the list below of specific topics:

Chapter 8.           Penal Code                                                                                                                                        

8.1          Describe the organization of the PC. 

8.2          Define the General Provisions of the PC.

8.3          Define and differentiate between Exception, Defense and Affirmative Defense

8.4          Describe the components of a penal code offense.

8.5          Identify when one person is Criminally Responsible for Conduct of Another and General Defenses to Criminal Responsibility.

8.6          Classify offenses and their punishment.

8.7          Identify appropriate enhancements.

8.8          Identify and apply the elements of offenses as they relate to inchoate offenses.

8.9          Define and apply offenses involving unlawful killing of another. 

8.10       Define and apply the elements of offenses involving unlawful restraint and kidnapping.

8.11       Define and apply offenses involving unlawful concealment and/or transportation of persons.

8.12       Describe and apply sexual offenses.

8.13       Define and apply the elements of assaultive offenses against persons.

8.14       Define and apply the elements of offenses against the family.

8.15       Define and apply the elements of crimes against property.

8.16       List and apply the elements of robbery.

8.17       List and apply the elements of offenses involving illegal entry

8.18       Describe and apply the elements of offenses involving the illegal acquisition of property

8.19       Explain and apply the elements of crimes involving fraud

8.20       Define exploitation and apply the elements of the offense

8.21       Define and apply the elements of technology crimes that use computers

8.22       Explain telecommunication crime and apply the elements of these crimes

8.23       Define and apply the elements of offenses of bribery and corrupt influence

8.24       List and apply the elements of offenses involving perjury and falsification

8.25       Define the offenses against government operations and apply their elements

8.26       List the elements of offenses involving governmental abuse and apply those elements

8.27       Define offenses against the public order, list and apply their elements

8.28       Define the offenses involving prostitution and apply the elements of those crimes

8.29       List and apply the elements of crimes against public decency

8.30       List and apply the elements of weapons offenses, define prohibited weapons and firearms

8.31       List and apply the elements of gambling offenses

8.32       Define offenses involving illegal use of tobacco

8.33       Define intoxication, list and apply the elements of offenses involving intoxication

8.34       Define fireworks and the unlawful use of fireworks.

8.35        Define organized crime and list the elements needed for these crimes

Chapter 9.           Code of Criminal Procedure                                                                                         

9.1          Discuss the statutory authority for administration of criminal procedure as enumerated by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP).

9.2          Identify who are peace officers.

9.3         List the duties of peace officers

9.4          Discuss Family violence prevention duties

9.5         List the duties of officers relating to threats of injury or death to persons or damage to property.

9.6         List the duties of officers relating to suppression of riots and other disturbances.

9.7           List the duties of officers relating to protective orders for victims of sexual assault

9.8          List the duties of officers relating to the investigation of sexual assault.

Chapter 15.         Health and Safety Code and Controlled Substance Act                                     

15.1       Define the following terms contained in the Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health &

Safety Code (HSC).

15.2       Identify the six major categories of controlled substances.

15.3       Using the appropriate resource, identify penalty groups for manufacture, delivery, and

possession of controlled substances, simulated controlled substances, controlled

substance analogues, and other controlled substance offenses.

15.4       Identify enhancements that may affect the punishment one receives for violating the

Texas drug laws.

15.5       Identify the procedures to be followed in the seizure and destruction of dangerous drugs.

15.6       Define the following terms pertaining to dangerous drugs.

15.7       Identify commonly abused drugs.

15.8       Identify common paraphernalia that may indicate substance usage.

15.9       Discuss the elements of the following violations related to possession, delivery, and

manufacture of dangerous drugs and for forging or altering a prescription.

15.10     Identify the Texas Compassionate-Use program.

15.11     Define Marijuana and Hemp.

15.12     Discuss methods of identifying suspected controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

15.13     Identify the procedures to be followed in the seizure and destruction of dangerous drugs.

15.14     Identify the incidence of drug interdiction and common characteristics of drug smugglers and their vehicles.

15.15     Identify factors contributing to probable cause in a drug investigation and appropriate

interview techniques.

15.16     Identify and explain the common places of concealment of controlled substances and

dangerous drugs on or in persons, places, and things.

15.17     Identify the use of uncorroborated testimony and its effect in drug cases.

Chapter 16.         Alcoholic Beverage Code                                                                                                             

16.1        Define the following terms from the Alcoholic Beverage code

16.2       List the duties of peace officers as related to the Alcoholic Beverage Code

16.3       List the items that may be listed for a search warrant, who may issue the warrant, and explain the difference between a search and an inspection

16.4       Identify the offense and its punishment

16.5       List the legal hours of sale and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages as well as the penalty for violations

16.6       Differentiate between criminal and administrative actions.

Chapter 22.         Traffic Code/Crash Investigation (TIM)**Traffic Code Only**                                    

22.1       Discuss traffic laws contained in the Transportation Code (TC) and their applications.

22.2       Define the following terms in the TC.

22.3       Define the following terms in the TC, as it relates to traffic, traffic areas, and traffic control.

22.4       Define the various miscellaneous terms listed in Chapter 541, TC.

22.5       Define dispose and litter in accordance with the Texas Health and Safety Code.

22.6       Explain the required obedience and the effect of the TC.

22.7        Identify who may and who may not be licensed to drive in the state of Texas, and the types and classes of licenses that exist under Texas statutes, and understand the restrictions thereon.

22.8       Discuss traffic signs, signals, and markings.

22.9       Given a driving situation, determine if a traffic law is violated as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter B, TC.

22.10     Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists, as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter C, TC.

22.11   Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter D, TC.

22.12   Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter F, TC.

22.13   Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter G, TC.

22.14  Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter H, TC.

22.15   Given a driving situation, determine that a violation exists as it applies to Chapter 545, Subchapter I, TC.

22.16   Identify legal requirements of operating emergency vehicles.

22.17   Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to vehicle equipment standards and maintenance.

22.18   Recognize the regulations relating to operation in municipalities and certain counties.

22.19   Recognize the regulations relating to pedestrians.

22.20   Discuss the regulations relating to arrest, and charging procedures, notices and promises to appear.

22.22  Given a driving situation determine if a violation exists as it applies to the operation of motorcycles.

22.23  Given a driving situation, determine if a violation exists as it applies to the operation of off-highway vehicles.

22.24  Review the regulations related to privileged parking.

22.25  Describe the regulations related to abandoned motor vehicles.

22.26  Discuss the requirement for registration of vehicles.

22.27  Describe the regulations regarding liability insurance for motor vehicles and financial responsibility.

22.28  Given a situation involving warning signs and devices, determine if a violation of law exists.

22.29  Review regulations related to the removal of injurious materials and wrecked or damaged vehicles from the highway.

22.30  Discuss the concept of Implied Consent.

Chapter 17.         Family Violence, Child Victims, and Related Assaultive Offenses                              

17.11     Define family violence terms under the Family Code.

17.12     Recognize officer dynamics when responding to a family violence call.

17.13     Describe power and control dynamics in abusive relationships.

17.14     Identify safety strategies when responding to a family violence call.

17.15     Identify strategies to determine the predominant aggressor in a family violence call.

17.16     Differentiate choking from strangulation.

17.17     Identify strategies to handle a family violence call.

17.18     Identify statutes regarding family violence protective orders (POs) under the Family

Code.

17.19     Recognize legislation regarding bond conditions, Emergency Protective Orders, and

violations in family violence cases.

17.20     Identify the legal requirements relating to medical treatment and medical examinations

of a child.

17.21 List the requirements for taking possession of a child in case of emergency.

Chapter 28.         Use of Force Theory                                                                                                      
28.1.      Define and analyze the following terms relating to the use of force.
28.2.      Explain the legal authorities for the use of force.
28.3.      Evaluate and explain the justification(s) for use of force.
28.4.      Discuss the concepts regarding the use of force.                
28.16     Identify typical procedures that are followed after an officer-involved shooting.
28.17.   Identify the possible consequences that may arise from excessive use of force.