AJ90: Basic Police Academy Block I

1. History, Professionalism & Ethics
   1. Early History
      1. Professionalism
      2. Code of Ethics
      3. Values
      4. Morals
      5. Principals
          
2. Criminal Justice System
   1. U.S. Constitution
      1. First Amendment
      2. Fourth Amendment
      3. Fifth Amendment
      4. Sixth Amendment
      5. Eighth Amendment
      6. Fourteenth Amendment
   2. Goal of the Criminal Justice System
   3. Agencies of the Criminal Justice System
   4. Courts of the Criminal Justice System
   5. Correctional Components
       
3. Community Relations
   1. Expectations of Law enforcement
   2. Tactical Communication
   3. Problem Oriented Policing
      1. COPPS
      2. Problem Solving
      3. SARA Model
   4. Roles and Responsibilities
       
4. Victimology & Crisis Intervention
   1. Victims of Crime
   2. Victim Reactions
      1. Emotional
      2. Psychological
      3. Physical
   3. Victim Interviewing
   4. Victims Rights
       
5. Introduction to Criminal Law
   1. Relationship of U.S. and California Constitution(s)
      1. Constitutional Law
      2. Statutory Law
      3. Case Law
   2. Letter of the Law
   3. Spirit of the Law
   4. Type(s) of Criminal Intent
      1. General
      2. Specific
      3. Transferred
   5. Classes of Crime
   6. Parties to/of a Crime
      1. Principals
      2. Accessories
      3. Accomplices
          
6. Property Crimes
   1. Crime Elements
   2. Classification of Crime(s)
      1. Felonies
      2. Misdemeanors
   3. Type(s) of Property Crimes
       
7. Crimes Against Persons
   1. Crime Elements and Classification
      1. Assault
      2. Battery
      3. Assault with a Deadly Weapon
   2. Crime Elements and Classification
      1. Kidnapping
      2. False Imprisonment
   3. Crime Elements and Classification
      1. Robbery
      2. Carjacking
          
8. General Criminal Status
   1. Crime Elements and Classification
      1. Solicitation
      2. Conspiracy
   2. Crime Elements and Classification
      1. Disorderly Conduct
      2. Public Nuisances
          
9. Crimes Against Children
   1. Responsibilities
   2. Recognition
   3. Crime Elements
      1. Felony
      2. Misdemeanor
   4. Exigent Circumstances
       
10. Sex Crimes
    1. Classification
       1. Felony
       2. Misdemeanor
    2. Crime elements
       1. Rape
       2. Oral Copulation
       3. Penetration with Foreign Object
       4. Sexual Battery
       5. Spousal Rape
    3. Victim Reactions
    4. Officer Conduct
    5. Interviewing Techniques
        
11. Juvenile Law and Procedures
    1. History and Philosophy of the Juvenile Court
    2. Philosophy of Juvenile vs. Adult Court
    3. Protective Services
    4. Officer Responsibilities
       1. Juvenile Safety
       2. Constitutional Rights
       3. Admonishment vs. Waiver
           
12. ABC Laws
    1. ABC Purpose & Responsibility
    2. Officer ABC Enforcement
    3. Type(s) of Licensing
    4. Crime Elements and Classification
    5. ABC Violation Recognition
        
13. Laws of Arrest
    1. Consensual Encounter
       1. Definition
       2. Conduct
       3. Elevation
       4. Consequences of Elevation
    2. Detention
    3. Reasonable Suspicion
    4. Arrest
    5. Miranda
       1. Purpose
       2. Administration of
       3. Miranda Waivers
       4. Miranda Rule
           
14. Presentation of Evidence
    1. Purpose of Evidence
    2. Evidence vs. Proof
    3. Four Type(s) of Physical Evidence
    4. Direct vs. Circumstantial Evidence
    5. Rules of Evidence
        
15. Use of Force
    1. Reasonable Force as Defined by:
       1. California Penal Code
       2. 4th Amendment ref Supreme Ct
    2. Authority to Use Force
    3. Deadly Force
       1. Justifiable Homicide
       2. Factors Required
    4. Documentation
    5. Excessive Force
        
16. Missing Persons
    1. Level of Response
       1. Conditions
       2. Incidents
    2. Statutory Requirements
    3. Investigation
    4. Broadcasts
    5. Notifications
        
17. Custody
    1. Officer Responsibilities
    2. Liabilities
    3. Legal Basis for Custody
       1. Warrant, Court Order
       2. Parole, Probation
       3. Probable Cause Arrests
       4. En route Prisoner
    4. Custodial Issues
        
18.  Lifetime Fitness
    1. Elements of Fitness
       1. Cardiovascular
       2. Muscular Strength
       3. Muscular Endurance
       4. Flexibility
    2. Body Composition
       1. Body Fat
       2. Nutrition
       3. Physical Activity
    3. Nutrition
    4. Illnesses Associated with Law Enforcement
    5. Stress Management
    6. Chemical & Substance Abuse
        
19. First Aid/CPR
    1. Responsibilities of Peace Officers
    2. Transmission of Infectious Pathogens
    3. Assessing Victims
       1. Responsiveness
       2. Airway
       3. Breathing Circulation
    4. Basic Life Support Techniques
    5. CPR
       1. Adult
       2. Children
       3. Infants
    6. First Aid Measures
        
20. Information Systems
    1. California Law Enforcement Systems
    2. Federal Law Enforcement Systems
    3. Unlawful use of L/E Systems
    4. Type(s) of Information Systems
        
21. Persons with Disabilities
    1. Americans with Disabilities Act
    2. Role of Peace Officer
    3. Resources Available for Persons with Disabilities
    4. Behavioral Indications & Officer Actions
       1. Mental Retardation
       2. Cerebral Palsy
       3. Autism
       4. Epilepsy
    5. General Officer Response to Persons with Disabilities
        
22. Crimes Against the Justice System
    1. Crimes Against the Judicial Process
       1. Perjury
       2. Intimidating a Witness
       3. Threats of Retaliation
       4. Violating a Court Order
    2. Crimes Obstructing Law Enforcement
    3. Crimes of Bribery & False Information
    4. Crimes of Public Disturbances
        
23.  Cultural Diversity & Discrimination
    1. Personal, Professional & Organizational Benefits
    2. Historical and Current Composition of California
    3. Prejudice and Discrimination
    4. Sexual Harassment
    5. Hate Crimes

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