Maricopa Community Colleges  LET284   20042-20082 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/25/03
LET284 20042-20082 LEC 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Professionalism Within Policing
Examination of police authority and responsibilities with an emphasis on ethical decision-making. Includes organizational strategies for promoting high levels of integrity and professionalism. Case law with relation to organizational and individual officer liability also covered.
Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
LET284   20042-20082 Professionalism Within Policing
1. Identify the origins of police authority. (I)
2. Explain the relationship of origins to ethics, morals and values. (I)
3. Distinguish between the major causes of police corruption. (II)
4. Explain how organizational culture and administrative practices impact officer conduct. (III)
5. Explain how organizational culture and administrative practices impact the implementation of community policing. (III)
6. Summarize the impact of diversity on law enforcement agencies and personnel. (IV)
7. Summarize the impact of the economy on law enforcement agencies and personnel. (V)
8. Analyze tort law. (VI)
9. Explain how tort law impacts police conduct and liability. (VI)
10. Describe police liability. (VII)
11. Identify and describe major issues associated with police liability. (VII)
12. Summarize strategies for preventing and minimizing police liability. (VII)
13. Explain judicial procedures and legal actions related to police liability. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
LET284   20042-20082 Professionalism Within Policing
    I. Authority of Police Officers
        A. Overview
        B. Origins
        C. Core Ethical Values
        D. Definition of Morals
        E. Ethical Values Relationship to Behavior
      II. Police Corruption
          A. Overview
          B. Types
          C. Means-End Conflict
        III. Organizational Culture/Administrative Practices
            A. Overview
            B. Policies and Procedures
            C. Mission/Vision
            D. Officer Responsibilities
            E. Officer Conduct
            F. Community Policing
            G. Teamwork
            H. Discretion
          IV. Diversity Factors
              A. Overview
              B. Impact on Agencies
              C. Impact on Officers
            V. Economic Factors
                A. Overview
                B. Impact on Agencies
                C. Impact on Officers
              VI. Tort Law
                  A. Overview
                  B. Cases
                  C. Police Conduct
                  D. Intentional Torts
                  E. Negligence
                VII. Police Liability
                    A. Overview
                    B. Definition
                    C. Comparative Negligence
                    D. Elements of Negligence
                    E. Issues
                      1. Civil Rights
                      2. Brady Issues
                    F. Prevention Strategies
                      1. Hiring
                      2. Training
                      3. Supervision
                    G. Judicial Process
                      1. Excessive Force Defenses
                      2. Fair on its Face
                    H. Legal Actions
                      1. Criminal Charges
                      2. Civil Charges
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