Maricopa Community Colleges  LET164   19974-19996 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  03/25/97  
LET164      19974-19996 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Correctional Information Systems
Overview of policies and guidelines for professional and effective distribution of information within the correctional system, including regulations governing two-way radio operation and use of a field notebook. Prerequisites: Departmental Approval.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
LET164   19974-19996 Correctional Information Systems
1. Identify and describe regulations pertaining to the operation of two-way radios. (I)
2. Identify the "10-codes" and brevity codes used by corrections systems. (I)
3. Demonstrate the correct procedures for using the hand-held two-way radio. (I)
4. Review the phonetic alphabet. (I)
5. Explain the purpose of the officer's field notebook. (II)
6. Explain procedures for making accurate observations of events and incidents. (II)
7. Distinguish between fact, inference and opinion. (III)
8. Describe procedures for completing various required reports. (III)
9. Identify essential elements of a report. (III)
10. List the essential elements for effective interactions with inmates. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
LET164   19974-19996 Correctional Information Systems
    I. Radio Communications
        A. Regulations
          1. Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC)
          2. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
        B. Operation
          1. 10 - Codes
          2. Brevity Codes
          3. Volume
          4. Response
          5. Phonetic Alphabet
      II. Observations
          A. Perception
            1. Persons
            2. Objects
            3. Places
            4. Events
          B. Field Notebook
            1. Use
            2. Purpose
            3. Documentation
            4. Permanent Written Record
            5. Admissible Evidence
            6. Reference
        III. Forms and Narratives
            A. Definition
            B. Purpose
            C. Use
            D. Elements
              1. Who
              2. What
              3. When
              4. Why
              5. Where
              6. How
              7. Action Taken
            E. Types
              1. Incident
              2. Disciplinary
              3. Property Inventory
              4. Use of Force
              5. Significant Incident
            F. ABC's of Report Writing
              1. Accuracy
              2. Brevity
              3. Clarity
            G. Five C's of Report Writing
              1. Clear
              2. Concise
              3. Complete
              4. Correct
              5. Courteous
            H. Fact Vs Inference Vs Opinion
              1. Limitations
              2. Use
              3. Comparisons
          IV. Interactions
              A. Components
              B. Process
              C. Supportive Stance
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