MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Criminal Justice

C.	Course Number and Title: CRMJ2230 Police Skills I

D.	Course Coordinator: Anne Strouth, Associate Professor, A.A.S., B.S., M.S.

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 4

Lecture: 2 hours

Laboratory: 6 hours

F.	Prerequisites: Acceptance into Peace Officer Academy

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Ohio Criminal Law Handbook

Author: Anderson

Copyright Year: 2017

Edition: 2017-1

ISBN #: 9781522134060

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: All lab manuals will be provided to students: CPR & FA

J.	Course Description: This course is presented to students in three parts. Part one of this course meets OPOTC requirements for the certification of CPR and basic first aid. Part two of this course introduces the student to community diversity issues as well as the OPOTC requirements for the following topics; domestic violence, child abuse and investigations, crisis intervention, the juvenile justice system, and victims’ rights. Part three of this course meets OPOTC requirements for laws of arrest, search & seizure, legal aspects of interview & interrogations, civil liability & use of force, testifying in court, criminal statutes in Title 29 of the ORC, and rules of evidence. All practical exercises related to certification are graded as P/NP. Students must pass all certification exams and practical exercises to successfully pass this course. This is course 3 of 5 to meet the CTAG articulation # CTBPO.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall: (All assessments can be conducted)

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Demonstrate cardio pulmonary resuscitation techniques (CPR) according to A.H.A. Guidelines	Performance evaluations, demonstration techniques, CPR/FA, practical exercises Certification Exam – weeks 3-4 or 5-6
Demonstrate First Aid Skills according to A.H.A. Guidelines	Performance evaluations, demonstration techniques, CPR/FA, practical exercises Certification Exam – weeks 3-4 or 5-6
Analyze and examine the laws of arrest and search and seizure.	Discussion question worksheets/exercises, scenarios – weeks 7-8
Demonstrate and identify the methods of conducting a successful interview and interrogation.	Practical exercises, oral presentation – weeks 8-9
Analyze and interpret the legal aspects of civil liability, rules of evidence and the use of force in law enforcement.	Discussion question worksheets/exercises, scenarios- weeks 7-8
Demonstrate and identify the techniques of testifying in court and rules of evidence.	Practical exercises, oral presentation – weeks 10-11
Analyze and examine the elements of the crimes in Title 29 of the O.R.C.	Weekly discussion question worksheets/exercises, exam, scenarios – weeks 2-6
Identify the responsibilities of law enforcement in regards to Domestic Violence and child investigation cases and demonstrate proper response techniques to such cases.	Practical exercises, oral presentation, Discussion question worksheets/exercises, written reports, scenarios – weeks 9-11
Analyze and identify the benefits of understanding different cultures and community diversity issues.	Discussion question worksheets/exercises, scenarios – weeks 12-13
Examine the practices that can be used to improve law enforcement relations with multicultural communities.	Discussion question worksheets/exercises – weeks 12-13
Analyze and examine the rights of victims according to Ohio Law	Discussion question worksheets/exercises, scenarios weeks 13-14
Differentiate the Juvenile Justice System from the Adult System in Ohio	Practical exercise, discussion question worksheets – week 15
Recognize and demonstrate the stages of the crisis intervention response patterns	Demonstrations of techniques and practical exercises – weeks 14-15

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

CPR/First Aid Certification

Laws of arrest

Search and seizure

Testifying in court and rules of evidence

Legal aspects of interview and interrogation

Civil Liability and use of force

Title 29 of the O.R.C.

Domestic Violence/Children Investigation Cases

Performance Evaluations

Community Diversity

Victim Rights’ – adult and juvenile

Juvenile Justice System

Crisis Intervention- special needs

Course Calendar: Refer to the annually approved OPOTA Calendar given to students on the first official day of the police academy (also filed in appropriate academy computer folder)

N.	Course Assignments:

All of the following will be conducted according to State guidelines:

Demonstrations of techniques and practical exercises related to State SPO’s

Discussion question worksheets/exercises related to State SPO’s

Scenario discussions and hands on scenarios

Oral presentation of scenarios

Written Reports

CPR/First Aid Certification Standards According to A.H.A Guidelines

Practical Exercises – All are graded as P/NP

Exams

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3