Maricopa Community Colleges  LET184   19982-20006 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/23/00  
LET184      19982-20006 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Traffic Patrol Techniques
Patrol procedures for traffic enforcement officers. Overview of traffic enforcement, traffic laws, patrol techniques, false identification. Covers vehicle search procedures, drug transportation, asset forfeiture and seizable assets. Vehicle Identification Numbers and crime scene management also included. Prerequisites: Departmental Approval.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
LET184   19982-20006 Traffic Patrol Techniques
1. Determine major phases of traffic enforcment. (I)
2. Summarize traffic laws and identify the various groups. (I)
3. Examine methods used to conduct a follow-up investigation. (I)
4. Demonstrate criminal patrol techniques. (II)
5. Apply various methods to gain positive identification when a criminal is using false identification. (III)
6. Summarize purpose of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) and locate on vehicles. (IV)
7. Analyze vehicle conditions and driver actions that may indicate that a vehicle is stolen. (IV)
8. Interpret drug interdiction and name indications of drug transportation. (V)
9. Differentiate between natural and manufactured compartments and list potential areas where contraband could be concealed. (VI)
10. Demonstrate vehicle search procedures. (VI)
11. Summarize the Arizona Forfeiture Statutes. (VII)
12. Specify types of seizable assets and describe seizing and filing processes. (VIII)
13. Demonstrate investigative techniques used when seizing/forfeiture assets. (IX)
14. Name major crime scenes and explain procedures for securing and protecting a crime scene. (X)
15. Utilize procedures for collecting, marking and preserving evidence. (X)
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LET184   19982-20006 Traffic Patrol Techniques
    I. Traffic Enforcement
        A. Definition
        B. Major Phases
          1. Detection
          2. Apprehension
          3. Prosecution
          4. Adjudication
          5. Penalization
        C. Traffic Laws
        D. Enforcement Effect
        E. Enforcement Action
        F. Investigation
      II. Criminal Patrol Techniques
          A. Tools
          B. Officer's Power
          D. After The Stop
          E. Post Arrest
        III. False Identification
            A. Bookable Offenses
            B. Types
            C. Combatting
            D. "The Bluff"
          IV. Vehicle Identification Numbers
              A. Purpose
              B. History
              C. Location
              D. Numbering System
              E. Alterations
              F. Supplemental Identifications
              G. Additional Information
              H. Stolen Vehicles
            V. Drug Interdiction
                A. Definition
                B. Primary Goal
                C. Program Considerations
                D. Program Advantages
                E. Indicators
                  1. Passenger Vehicles
                  2. Rental Trucks
                  3. Commercial Vehicles
                F. Program Mechanics
              VI. Vehicle Search
                  A. Consent to Search
                  B. Natural Compartments
                  C. Manufactured Compartments
                  D. Search Conclusion
                  E. Money Seizures
                  F. Back-up Officer
                  G. Canines
                  H. Report Writing
                VII. Arizona Rico and Forfeiture Statutes
                    A. Procedural
                    B. Drug
                    C. Racketeering
                    D. Money Laundering
                  VIII. Seizable Assets
                      A. Personal Property
                      B. Real Property
                      C. Enterprise Asset
                      D. Seizing and Filing Process
                      E. Commercial Vehicles
                      F. Reports
                    IX. Investigative Techniques
                        A. Criminal History Checks
                        B. Current Address
                        C. Interview
                        D. K-9 Sniffs
                        E. Accountability
                      X. Crime Scene
                          A. Definition
                          B. First Officer at the Scene
                          C. Approach/Arrival at Scence
                          D. Crime Scene Protection
                          E. Investigation
                          F. Witnessess
                          G. Media
                          H. Evidence
                          I. Tracking Persons
                          J. Searches
                          K. Photography
                          L. Sketches and Diagrams
                          M. Field Notes
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