Maricopa Community Colleges  LET100   20004-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/23/00
LET100      20004-20015 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Introduction to Law Enforcement Technology
Overview of law enforcement and administration of criminal justice. Includes management and supervision techniques and ethics and professionalism topics. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
LET100   20004-20015 Introduction to Law Enforcement Technology
1. Explain the purpose and function of regulatory and standards agencies. (I)
2. Define the evolution and fundamental structure of law enforcement. (II)
3. Identify and describe the three branches of government and their functions and responsibilities. (II)
4. Outline the criminal justice process from arrest to final disposition of the case. (III)
5. List and describe relationships important to effective management. (IV)
6. Identify general problem solving techniques. (IV)
7. Differentiate between bribes and gratuities. (V)
8. Identify key phrases in the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics" and the "Canons of Police Ethics". (V)
9. Identify the purposes and general condition of parole and probation. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
LET100   20004-20015 Introduction to Law Enforcement Technology
    I. Introduction to Police Science
        A. State Law Enforcement
          1. Purpose of the council
          2. Cause for the council to revoke, refuse, or suspend certified status of any person as a police officer.
        B. The police uniform
      II. Law Enforcement
          A. Definitions
          B. History of law enforcement
          C. The philosophy of law enforcement
            1. Authority
            2. Power
            3. Statutes
          D. Branches of government
            1. Executive branch
            2. Legislative branch
            3. Judicial branch
          E. Components of the criminal justice system
            1. Federal
            2. State
            3. County
            4. Local
          F. The State court system
          G. The Federal court system
          H. Adult and Juvenile Corrections Systems
        III. Administration of Criminal Justice
            A. Definitions
            B. Entry into the criminal justice system
              1. By arrest
              2. Initial appearance on misdemeanors (can include pleas)
              3. Summons
              4. Warrant
            C. Process through criminal justice system
              1. Grand jury indictment
              2. Grand juries
              3. Preliminary hearings
              4. Proceedings
              5. Arraignment
              6. Time Limits
            D. The prosecutor
              1. Role
              2. Relationship with police
          IV. Management and Supervision
              A. The management process
              B. Relationships important to effective management
                1. Management to supervisor
                2. Supervisor to Management
                3. Supervisor to subordinate
                4. Officer to the supervisor
              C. Management concepts
              D. Discipline
              E. Problem Solving Techniques
                1. Identify Problem
                2. Analyze Problem
                3. Develop Alternatives
                4. Select Solution
              F. "Chain of Command"
              G. "Span of Control"
            V. Ethics and Professionalism
                A. Gratuities and Bribes
                B. "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics"
                C. "Canons of Police Ethics"
                D. Revocation and Suspension
                E. Use of Discretion
              VI. Adult Parole and Probation
                  A. Adult parole
                    1. Parole services
                    2. Board of pardon and parole
                    3. Other forms of releases
                    4. Conditions of release
                    5. Communication between uniformed officers and parole officer
                    6. Due process
                    7. Law enforcement liaison
                  B. Adult Probation
                    1. Types of probation
                    2. The probation officer
                    3. Involvement with police agencies
                  C. Difference between parole and probation
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