First Six Weeks

Second Six Weeks

Third Six Weeks

Fourth Six Weeks

Fifth Six Weeks

Sixth Six Weeks

Time Frame

6 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

6 weeks

Essential Unit of Study

Reviewing the Scope & Sequence of Law Enforcement II

Interpersonal Skills

Emerging Technologies in Law Enforcement

Handcuffing Refresher

Telecommunications

Crowd Control

Use of Force (continued)

Building Search (revisited)

Conflict Resolution

Crisis Management in Law Enforcement

Disturbance Calls (revisited)

Crash Scene Investigation

Interview & Interrogation

Courtroom Roles & Responsibilities

More Victim’s Rights

Hate Crimes

Crime Scene Investigation

Civil Procedure

Prisoner Transport

Hazardous Materials & Explosive Devices

Private Security Services

Defensive Tactics/Pressure Points

Baton Training

Content Topics

Use communication skills to evaluate body language, gestures, verbal tone, and inflection.  Use writing skills to facilitate effective field note taking and report writing, such as police incident reports

Recognize the considerations law enforcement agencies contemplate in determining whether to update or integrate emerging technologies.

Distinguish between current, new, and futuristic law enforcement technologies.  Define the applicability of a particular technology

Handcuffing Nomenclature and use of handcuffs

Identify the five components of the communication cycle.

Conduct telecommunications using mobile and hand-held radio systems & simulations.

Analyze when citizens and police officers can use force and deadly force.  Role play an officer in a “use of force” situation.

Crowd control unit protocol during a riot.  Incorporating Use of Force techniques in crowd control situations.

Building Search procedures, building clearing, searching for illegal items, arresting individuals

Examine anger management techniques used in law enforcement.  Distinguish between passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior.  Discuss strategies for dealing with difficult people.

Identify the three main types of incidents that require crisis negotiations.  Demonstrate crisis negotiations to promote the safety of individuals and the general public.  Participate in a simulated scenario as a crisis negotiation team member

Exploring how law enforcement agencies and officers respond to disturbance calls (revisited).

Investigate and document a motor vehicle accident.  Record simulated crash scene evidence using standard report procedures.  Perform mathematical calculations using speed, velocity, time, and distance.

Conduct interviews and interrogations of individuals ensuring protection of rights as outlined in the U.S. Constitution.

Compare the characteristics of civil and criminal court systems

The student conducts interviews and interrogations of individuals.  The student is expected to demonstrate interviewing and interrogation techniques.

Understanding the role that private security companies play in law enforcement

The student explores civil law enforcement procedures for serving writs, warrants, and summons.

The student explores civil law enforcement procedures for serving writs, warrants, and summons.  

Students are expected to identify and classify hazardous materials.  Students will learn how to respond to HAZMAT calls.

Understanding security guidelines and work requirements.  Building a Security Company Portfolio.

Self defense striking and blocking tactics used in law enforcement and how they align with the Use of Force

Baton Tactics used in law enforcement and how they align with the Use of Force

TEKS

130.337.  (2) (a) (b) (c) / (20) (a) (b)

130.337.  3 (b) (c) / 3 (F) (6) (A)

130.337.  (5) (A) (B) (C) (D) / (6) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) / (3) (F) (6) (A)

130.337 (c) / (16) (A-E) / (15) (A-B) / (4) (A-E) / (7) (A) (B) (C) / (7) (D)

130.337 (c) / (9) (A-C) / (9) (A-B) / (9) (A-D)

130.337 (c)(10)(B)

(c)(12)(A)(B)

Resources

Law Enforcement I (TPS Publishing)