Maricopa Community Colleges  LET100   19926-19952 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/26/92
LET100 19926-19952 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, stress management, radio procedures, internal affairs, and adult parole and probation. Prerequisites: None.
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LET100   19926-19952 Introduction to Law Enforcement Technology
1. Describe police academy squad formations. (I)
2. Explain the purpose and function of the Arizona Law Enforcement Officer Advisory council. (I)
3. Define the fundamental structure of Arizona Law enforcement. (II)
4. Identify and describe the three braches of government and their functions and responsibilities. (II)
5. Outline the criminal justice process from arrest to final disposition of the case. (III)
6. List and describe the four sets of relationships important to effective management. (IV)
7. Define stress and describe its effect on the human body. (V)
8. List the techniques available to effectively manage stress. (V)
9. Identify the proper procedure for transmitting and receiving information via the police radio to include both routine and emergency radio traffic. (VI)
10. Identify the functions and responsibilities of the Internal Affairs Bureau. (VII)
11. Differentiate between parole and probation. (VIII)
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LET100   19926-19952 Introduction to Law Enforcement Technology
    I. Introduction to Police Science
        A. Squad formations
        B. Arizona Law Enforcement Officer Advidsory Council
          1. Purpose of the council
          2. Cause for the council to revoke, refuse, or suspend certified status of any person as a poice officer.
        C. The police uniform
      II. Law Enforcement
          A. Definitions
          B. History of law enforcement
          C. The philosophy of law enforcement
            1. Authority
            2. Power
          D. Branches of government
            1. Executive branch
            2. Legislative branch
            3. Judicial branch
          E. Components of the criminal justice system
          F. The Arizona court system
          G. The Federal court system
          H. Department of corrections
        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
            D. The prosecutor
              1. Role
              2. Relationship with police
          IV. Management and Supervision
              A. The management process
              B. Four sets of 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
            V. Awareness and Management of Stress
                A. Definition of stress
                B. Consequences of stress
                C. Effects of stress on the human body
                D. Effects of stress on behavior
                E. Sources of stress
                F. Stress reduction/prevention techniques
              VI. Radio Procedures
                  A. Radio system as a means of police communication
                  B. Radio equipment
                  C. Equipment usage
                  D. Communications bureau locations and policies
                  E. Radio procedures
                  F. Radio abbreviations/terminology
                  G. Police codes
                  H. Emergency procedures
                VII. Internal Affairs
                    A. Internal affairs bureau
                      1. Purpose and need
                      2. Mission
                      3. Functions and responsibilities
                    B. Where complaints originate
                    C. Investigation procedure
                    D. Investigation results
                    E. File retention of complaints
                    F. Selection of internal affairs personnel
                    G. Police department organizational chart
                  VIII. 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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