Faculty Syllabus

Attendance/Class Participation

Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor will withdraw students from the class.

Students are expected to be on time, prepared for the class, and have their previous day's reading assignment completed for open class discussion. According to most accepted studies, students should expect to spend approximately 2 hours of study time preparing for each course period. Students preparing for the TCOLE exam should plan on at least 2 hours of study time daily.

All absences must be made up according to TCOLE rules. Every lecture/reading based class session will have an accompanying assignment which must be completed by the prescribed due date.

Notwithstanding the above make-up rule, only three absences are allowed. Students will be dropped from the course upon the fourth absence. A late arrival of more than thirty minutes or failure to complete any assignment will equal an absence.

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 contract 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is mandatory to successfully meeting the class objectives, as they cannot be rescheduled, therefore the student will be withdrawn from the course.

In the event the college or campus is closed due to unforeseen circumstances (for example, severe weather or other emergency), the student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor as a result of missed class sessions.

Students should contact the professor prior to class meetings regarding absences. ALL absences MUST be made up and mastery of the missed content must be demonstrated per TCOLE rules.

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 all four sequence courses and the TCOLE Peace Officer Licensing exam.  Students are expected to bring this manual to class each day. Students will use this manual in ALL four Sequence courses.

Texas Criminal and Traffic Law Manual will be issued by the Criminal Justice Department when students commence the academic alternative sequence courses. Students will use this manual in class and as a reference text for all laws in the state of Texas. The TCOLE Peace Officer Licensing exam includes numerous questions directly from this manual.  Students are expected to bring this manual to class each day.

Students will be required to have in class the following tools/equipment for use in this course:

Computer with internet capability.   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).

Contents of this course are dictated by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Basic Peace Officer Course

FEMA IS Courses – IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 (Online through FEMA)

• IS-100.LEb Introduction to the Incident Command System for Law Enforcement
• IS-200.b (ICS 200) ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-700.a National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

http://training.fema.gov/is/NIMS.asp

Chapter 4.      TCOLE Rules                                                                       

4.1       Define the TCOLE mission as it pertains to the establishments of standards and its enforcement of such.

4.2       Discuss the History and importance of TCOLE.

4.3       List how the TCOLE rules are organized.

4.4       Identify the criteria for TCOLE Rules concerning basic training and enrollment standards.

4.5       Identify the criteria for Continuing Education for Licensees and explain the 24-month training unit and the 48-month training cycle.

4.6       Identify the Proficiency Certificate Requirements.

4.7       Identify the requirements for attempting a licensing exam.  

4.8       Identify the actions taken by the Commission against a licensee.

4.9       Explain the process of reporting a licensee arrest.

4.10     Discuss the significance of the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial and the National Law Enforcement Memorial.

6.         Racial Profiling

6.1.      Identify the three levels of encounters between peace officers.

6.2.      Identify the legislative requirements regarding racial profiling.

6.3.      Explain Supreme Court decisions and other court decisions regarding traffic stops and prohibited racial profiling.

6.4.      Identify the legal liabilities of racial profiling.

6.5.      Explain the impact of racial profiling.

6.6.      Identify forms of racial profiling.

6.7.      Identify the four principles of procedural justice.

6.8.      Demonstrate effective strategies in preventing racial profiling.

11.       Asset Forfeiture

11.1.    Identify the requirements established by the legislature in Chapter 1701 Occupations Code for peace officers to be trained on asset forfeiture.

11.2.    Identify the philosophy behind forfeiture and the extent to which it is appropriate.

11.3.    Identify definitions of contraband and proceeds.

11.4.    Identify defenses to forfeiture.

11.5.    Identify issues regarding pre-seizure planning.

11.6.    Identify search and methods of seizure.

11.7.    Identify post seizure procedures.

11.8.    Identify forfeiture proceedings under 59.04.

11.9.    Identify other considerations in forfeiture cases.

11.10.  Explain where the proceeds from seizures go and what the proceeds cannot be used for.

12.       Identity Theft Crimes

12.1.    Recognize the types of identity crime.

12.2.    Locate current statistical data regarding identity theft crimes.

12.3.    Identify types of crimes associated with identity crimes.

12.4.    Describe the meaning of the terms identifying information and telecommunication access device.

12.5.    Identify current trends associated with identity crimes.

12.6.    Identify how identity crime is commonly perpetrated.

12.7.    Identify techniques used to procure false identification.

12.8.    Identify the federal statutes dealing with identity crimes.

12.9.    Identify the state statutes dealing with identity crimes.

12.10.  Define the term “security alert” and list the process of requesting a security alert according to the Texas Business and Commerce Code.

12.11.  Define the term “security freeze” and list the process of requesting a security freeze according to the Texas Business and Commerce Code.

12.12.  List information needed for an identity crime offense report.

12.13.  Identify the governmental and business entities that are notified in identity crimes.

12.14.  Identify techniques to educate victims and the public on identity crime.

12.15.  List guidelines for personal protection against identity crime.

12.16.  List the steps to take if identity crime occurs.

Chapter 18     Missing and Exploited Persons (TCOLE 3275)                                        

18.1.    Identify different types of missing persons.

18.2.    Identify circumstances surrounding missing persons.

18.3.    Identify types of reporting systems.

18.4.    Indicate the types of statewide alerts.

18.5.    Identify how to gather information in the report for a possible alert.

18.6.    Identify the legal requirements of reporting a missing person.

18.7.    Identify the legal requirements of reporting missing children.

18.8.    Identify how to handle false reporting.

18.9.    Indicate the legal requirements for recovering a missing person.

18.10.  Identify possible behaviors of missing persons when encountered.

18.11.  Identify best practices for law enforcement personnel when encountering a missing person.

18.12.  Identify best practices for law enforcement when reunifying missing and/or separated persons during a disaster.

18.13.  Identify types of exploitation.

18.14.  Identify types of human trafficking.

18.15.  Identify high risk populations.

18.16.  Define interdiction.

18.17.  Identify signs of human trafficking and exploitation.

18.18.  Identify how to interdict.

18.19.  Indicate the best practices of a trauma-informed approach to exploitation victims.

 18.20. Recall victim rights.

Adv Human Trafficking (TCOLE 3271) – Online Course

Chapter 26.    Spanish                                                                                                          

26.1     List reasons for Spanish training of law enforcement officers.

26.2     Discuss Hispanic culture.

26.3     List common Spanish words and phrases that would signal danger or impending danger.

26.4     Recite common Spanish words or phrases that would assist an officer in the investigation and identification of suspects and witnesses.

26.5     Recite common Spanish phrases that will assist the officer conducting field interviews and traffic stops.

26.6     Recite common Spanish phrases that will assist the officer conducting accident investigations.

26.7     Demonstrate proficiency using common Spanish phrases for command and control.

26.8     Demonstrate proficiency using common Spanish phrases for arrests.

Chapter 36.    Radio Communications/Amber-Silver Alert/TCIC-TLETS\                              

36.1.    Identify key terms and the various services provided in public safety.

36.2.    Explain the officer’s basic role as it relates to initiating the state’s emergency response during disasters.

36.3.    Identify protocol for consistent radio communication and laws that govern the use of the radio.

36.4.    Discuss the goal of the Alert Program State Network.

36.5.    State the criteria for requesting an America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response (AMBER) Alert.

36.6.    State the criteria for requesting a Silver Alert.

36.7.    State the criteria for requesting a Blue Alert.

36.8.    State the criteria for requesting a Camo Alert.

36.9.    State the criteria for request an Endangered Missing Persons Alert.

36.10.  State the procedures for requesting an Alert.

36.11.  Describe the use of and difference between NCIC and TCIC.

38.       Interacting with Deaf and Hard of Hearing

38.1.    Define the terms “deaf” and “hard of hearing” as defined by Section 81.001 of the Texas Human Resource Code.

38.2.    Discuss appropriate techniques utilized to interact with drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing.

38.3.    Identify practical suggestions for more effectively communicating with drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing.

38.4.    Discuss the communication impediment program.

38.5.    Distinguish what situations require an interpreter per student role-play.

38.6.    Describe how to identify specialty license plates issued to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in the State of Texas.

39.       Canine Encounters

39.1.    Define terms utilized in the Texas Penal Code concerning laws pertaining to animals.

39.2.    List examples of animal offenses per the Texas Penal Code.

39.3.    Discuss the range of punishment for animal cruelty and its defense to prosecution.

39.4.    Discuss terms and conditions utilized in the Texas Health and Safety Code concerning laws pertaining to animals.

39.5.    Identify factors that determine if a dog is considered dangerous.

39.6.    Review the requirements for an owner with a dangerous dog.

39.7.    Define the word “ethology.”

39.8.    Describe how at least two of a dog’s body parts are used in communication.

39.9.    Describe a dog’s body language using a visual depiction.

39.10.  List at least four types of dog aggression.

39.11.  Describe the usage of on-scene awareness when approaching a situation involving a canine call.

39.12.  Describe the utilization of common tools carried by law enforcement in the non-lethal control of canines.

39.13.  Identify tools of opportunity (items found at the scene).

39.14.  Demonstrate humane methods in approaching, controlling, and subduing canines.

39.15.  Identify canine conflict avoidance techniques.

39.16.  Demonstrate the usage of canine conflict avoidance techniques.

39.17.  Discuss de-escalation techniques in working with canine calls.

39.18.  Demonstrate the usage of canine de-escalation techniques.

39.19.  Examine the use-of-force continuum principal.

39.20.  List what should be done if deadly force must be used.

39.21.  Describe other methods for handling a canine.

39.22.  Demonstrate the method of muzzling a dog.

39.23.  Discuss additional techniques to use to survive a canine attack.

39.24.  Identify other common animal encounters.

Chapter 40.    Emergency Medical Assistance – Online Course with Skills Component Separate)

40.1.    Discuss the legal aspects of providing emergency medical assistance.

40.2.    Identify factors associated with treatment of different cultures.

40.3.    Identify universal precautions for preventing transmission of communicable diseases.

40.4.    Identify the three general phases of law enforcement emergency medical assistance.

40.5.    Identify the principles of universal patient assessment using MARCH or XABCDE.

40.6.    Demonstrate the emergency aid procedures for hemorrhage/bleeding control.

40.7.    Demonstrate emergency aid for airway management.

40.8.    Demonstrate emergency aid procedures for respiration/breathing management.

40.9.    Demonstrate the emergency aid procedures for circulation management.

40.10.  Demonstrate emergency aid procedures for environmental emergencies (heat/cold).

40.11.  Identify emergency aid procedures for burns.

40.12.  Demonstrate the emergency aid procedures for victims of diabetic emergencies, strokes, and seizures.

40.13.  Explain emergency aid procedures for broken bones and severe sprains.

40.14.  Demonstrate the emergency aid procedures for childbirth.

Chapter 42.    HazMat/Explosives Awareness                                                        

42.1     Define term “hazardous materials” or HAZMAT.

42.2    Discuss chemical materials.

42.3     Discuss biological hazards.

42.4     Discuss radioactive materials/nuclear radiation and its types.

42.5    Discuss explosive materials.

42.6     Define the following basic toxicology terms.

42.7     Identify common routes of exposure for CBRNE materials.

42.8    Describe the potential effects of a CBRNE incident.

42.9     Describe the basic procedures for safeguarding lives at a CBRNE event using the RAIN acronym.

42.10    Identify sources to obtain on-site information about hazardous materials being

transported.

42.11   Discuss Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and decontamination.

42.12   Describe the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) and their anticipated role in the management matrix.

1. 1.    Describe the Incident Command System.

35.22   Identify the procedures for safe response to incidents involving explosive devices.

The following Basic Peace Officer Course (BPOC) modules will be recapped as a refresher:

BPOC Chapter 7 – U.S. and Texas Constitution, Criminal Justice System - Recap

Unit Goal: Rights of citizens in the US Constitution, the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP).

BPOC Chapter 8 – Penal Code-Recap

Unit Goal: The organization, general provisions, and definitions of the Texas Penal Code.

BPOC Chapter 10 – Arrest, Search, and Seizure - Recap

Unit Goal: Legal authorities/case law as they pertain to the role of the peace officer and the rights of citizens regarding arrest, search, and seizure.

BPOC Chapter 17 - Sexual Assault and Family Violence – Recap

Unit Goal: Trauma Informed Interview and Family Violence

BPOC Chapter 22 – Transportation Code - Recap

Unit Goal: Transportation Code Laws.

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

Students failing to meet the minimum passing grade of 80% at any time in the course, will be withdrawn from CJLE 2424.

In this course, there is one interim exam (mid-term), sixteen Unit Quizzes, and a Final Exam.

Minimum acceptable score is 80% on each of the Exams and Quizzes.

Every student will get two attempts to meet the standard (one initial attempt and one retake) for each Preparatory Exams and quizzes.

Second attempts on quizzes and exams must be completed within 7 calendar days of the initial attempt. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule with the instructor. A maximum score of 80% will be recorded on second attempts.

Any student unable to pass any of these quizzes or exams by the second attempt will be withdrawn from the course.

Quizzes may be administered at the beginning or end of class. SHOW UP READY!

IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SCORE 85% OR HIGHER ON THE END OF COURSE FINAL EXAM TO RECEIVE ENDORSEMENT TO TAKE THE TCOLE LICENSING EXAM.

Every student will get two attempts to meet the standard (one initial attempt and one retake) on the Final Exam. A maximum score of 85% will be recorded on second attempts.

Second attempts must be completed within 7 calendar days of the initial attempt. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule with the instructor.

The average of the Quizzes and Midterm Exam will comprise 50% of the final grade. The Final Exam will comprise the other 50%.

Test and Quiz question challenges are encouraged. Challenges not addressed in class must be submitted via email. They should include the entire text of the question and all answer choices. In addition, textual proof of the flaw, from either the BPOC Manual or statutory law must be provided.

Although a student may pass the Capstone course and receive college credit, failure to attain a score of 80% or higher on all quizzes, tests and exams AND 85% or higher on the Capstone comprehensive end of program exam, 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.