• Law Enforcement I
    (grades 10-12)
     
    This class is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. The course includes the role of constitutional law, the United States legal system, criminal law, law enforcement terminology, and the classifications & elements of crime.
     
    Units of Study
     
    A.  History of Law Enforcement
     
    A. Texas Criminal Offenses
    Criminal Responsibility & Punishment
    Preparatory Offenses
    Crimes Against Persons
    Crimes Aginst Property
    Crimes Against Public Order & Safety
     
     
    B. Power to Arrest
     
    C. Use of Force
    Force Justification
    Deadly Force
    Defenses
     
    D. Search and Seizure
    Searches With a Warrant
    Searches Without a Warrant
     
    E. Practical Skills
    Basic Building Search
    Mechanics of Arrest
    Self-Defense