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Law & Public Safety 43.0100.00

STANDARD 1.0 ANALYZE THE EVOLUTION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
1.1   Investigate the historical beginnings  of law enforcement, courts, and corrections
1.2   Compare  and contrast past and  present roles of law enforcement officers
1.3   Formulate a personal philosophy  of law, public safety, and  security (i.e., self-reflection, knowledge  and understanding,  beliefs, etc.)
1.4   Explain  the importance of ethics and  cultural awareness in law enforcement (e.g., values,  social media, and  profiling)
1.5   Define code of conduct  (canons of police ethics)
1.6   Identify major events effecting policing (e.g., 9-11,  Columbine,  U.S. Patriot Act, air marshals, technology,  equipment, active shooters, and  Homeland Security)

STANDARD 2.0 ANALYZE LEGAL ASPECTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
2.1   Describe the application of constitutional law [e.g., Amendments 1 , 4, and  5 (civilians vs. law enforcement officers)]
2.2   Describe the role of constitutional protection in each step of the criminal justice process [e.g., Bill of  Rights and initial contact through  incarceration (law enforcement through  the court system)]
2.3   Distinguish between criminal and civil law
2.4   Identify the legality and justification for the use of force
2.5   Differentiate laws of arrest (e.g., hunch, reasonable  suspicion, and probable  cause)

STANDARD 3.0 EXAMINE THE FUNCTIONS AND RULES FOR CRIMINAL COURT PROCEDURES
3.1   Differentiate among federal, state, and local courts, including  their differences and purposes
3.2   Describe the trial process for the witness (e.g., purpose and  rights of witnesses, impeachment of a witness, self-incrimination, and immunity from prosecution)
3.3   Distinguish differences between  summons, subpoenas,  and warrants
3.4   Describe the origins and  functions of a jury (e.g.,  petit jury, grand jury, and  tribunal)
3.5   Examine  the court proceedings  from criminal complaint (arrest) to adjudication  (e.g., rights of the accused during trial, accusatory pleadings,  court appearances  and proceedings,  the appeals process, and double  jeopardy)
3.6   Explain  the process for testifying in federal, state, and local courts
3.7   Explain  the roles and functions of personnel  in the court system (e.g., judges, clerks, security, data processors, bailiffs, court secretaries, and court managers)

STANDARD 4.0 EXAMINE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC SERVICES (COPS)
4.1   Describe how personal  and environmental safety precautions can deter criminal behavior  [e.g., Crime Prevention  through Environmental  Design (CPTED) and  the SARA model (scan, analyze,  respond  and assess)]
4.2   Describe components of community-orientated policing (e.g., CPTED,  Block Watch, social media, and  proactive vs. reactive)
4.3   Develop  a plan of operations for a high crime area
4.4   Describe methods and situations for patrolling an area
4.5   Discuss the benefits of developing  strong relationships between business and law,  public safety, and  security sectors

STANDARD 5.0 DEMONSTRATE FIRST-AID PROCEDURES
5.1   Describe situations requiring first-aid and emergency care
5.2   Explain  the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement officers in medical and  emergency situations
5.3   Practice basic medical emergency and  first-aid procedures (e.g., bleeding, burns,  fractures, frostbite, poisoning,  shock, and CPR)
5.4   Describe situations requiring Standard Precautions to protect against disease exposure
5.5   Explain  the intent of the Good  Samaritan Law  and the American Bystander Rule
5.6   Identify signs, symptoms, and techniques for dealing with people  with mental health issues

STANDARD 6.0 ANALYZE ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES
6.1   Explore  the different titles within the Arizona  Revised Statutes (e.g., Titles 4, 8, 13,  and 28)
6.2   Identify culpable mental states
6.3   Identify the elements of a crime
6.4   Differentiate between petty offense, misdemeanor, and  felony

STANDARD 7.0 ANALYZE INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURES
7.1   Identify sources of information and contacts (e.g., reports, records, and  databases, physical evidence, witnesses, and suspects)
7.2   Identify factors that determine if a crime has occurred
7.3   Explain  the basic steps of  crime scene investigation (e.g., protecting crime scenes, preserving  physical evidence,  collecting, and submitting evidence)
7.4   Explain  procedures for traffic collision investigations
7.5   Explain  the crime scene management process (i.e., pre- and  post-crime scene, evidence collection, note-taking, primary and secondary  perimeter, crime scene security, scaling down  crime scenes, etc.)
7.6   Explain  procedures to collect and  process evidence  [i.e., DNA  swabs (CODIS), finger prints (AFIS), electronics, micro-level, etc.]
7.7   Explain  types of biological evidence and  sources of DNA  found  at a crime scene (e.g., saliva on cigarette butt, blood  on carpet, and hair on  clothing)
7.8   Demonstrate interviewing and interrogation techniques and procedures
7.9   Explain  criteria for investigating impaired driving
7.10   Explain  criteria for investigating a crime of domestic violence

STANDARD 8.0 EXAMINE POLICE PROFICIENCY SKILLS
8.1   Describe principles, intervention, and  control strategies related to crowd  management
8.2   Identify techniques and the use of equipment for traffic control and  enforcement
8.3   Explain  the processes for physical arrest, physical search, and defensive tactics (e.g., levels of force, suspect control, weapon recovery,  arrest techniques, control tactics, edged  weapons,  and  less-lethal weapons)
8.4   Explain  safety procedures  for handling firearms
8.5   Discuss the use of less-lethal equipment and tactics (e.g.,  impact weapons,  chemical control agents, and  electronically controlled weapons)
8.6   Describe proper driving techniques and  emergency vehicle operations
8.7   Identify basic vehicle emergency equipment (i.e., radio, lights and sirens, fire extinguisher, trauma kit, first-aid kit, flares, etc.)

STANDARD 9.0 EXAMINE FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AND THEIR SPECIALIZED UNITS
9.1   Describe the purpose  of the Incident Command  System and  its relationship to law enforcement and mutual aid
9.2   Describe the formation of the Department of Homeland Security to safeguard the United States against terrorism
9.3   Define the role and  responsibilities of airport security and  the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
9.4   Define the role of a Federal Air Marshal
9.5   Define Border Patrol and its functions
9.6   Describe the law enforcement activities of the federal fish and game wardens
9.7   Describe the activities of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
9.8   Define the functions of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Immigration and  Customs Enforcement (ICE)
9.9   Describe the activities of the National Park Services (NPS)
9.10   Describe the activities of the U.S. Forest Services (USFS)
9.11   Describe the activities of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
9.12   Define the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and its functions
9.13   Compare  and contrast the roles and relationships of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and  the Secret Service

STANDARD 10.0 EXAMINE STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITS
10.1   Analyze  special units and their functions (e.g., K-9,  motorcycle, aviation, and  bomb squad)
10.2   Explain  common special weapons  and tactics (SWAT) team activities (e.g., unusual criminal activity, hostages, hijackers, barricaded suspects, and high-risk arrest warrants)
10.3   Describe law enforcement activities of the state game and fish wardens
10.4   Assess the function and necessary skills of the dispatcher/911 operator
10.5   Explain  the vital connection of the dispatcher and the critical role involved  in officer safety
10.6   Examine  the roles and relationships of  various law enforcement units during interagency deployments  [e.g., pre-incident coordination,  technical assistance, site security, traffic and crowd  control, National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Incident Command  System (ICS)]

STANDARD 11.0 EXAMINE CORRECTIONS SYSTEMS
11.1   Describe the role of corrections within the criminal justice system
11.2   Describe the goals of  the corrections system (e.g., prevention, rehabilitation, and retribution)
11.3   Describe the role of the corrections officer and  specialized units [i.e., Tactical Support Unit (TSU), Corrections Transportation Unit (CTU), K-9, Special Security Unit (SSU), etc.]
11.4   Identify the historical progression of corrections (i.e., Auburn  System, Pennsylvania  System, etc.)
11.5   Examine  county, state, and federal correctional systems
11.6   Analyze  the behavioral patterns of personnel and inmates (i.e., manipulation, persuading,  respect, professionalism, etc.)
11.7   Describe prison programs and services (i.e., education,  vocational training, drug and  alcohol treatment and counseling, religious services, etc.)
11.8   Describe prison operations (i.e., prisoner classification, security operations,  disciplinary procedures,  offender rights, etc.)
11.9   Examine  the Arizona  Revised Statutes Title 31 - Prisons and  Prisoners
11.10   Compare  and contrast parole/community supervision  and probation  (state and federal)
11.11   Describe special populations  within the prison system (e.g., female, juvenile, special needs, and  vulnerable persons)

STANDARD 12.0 EXAMINE PRIVATE SECURITY
12.1   Compare  and contrast the roles of law enforcement and  private security
12.2   Identify components  of private security
12.3   Research the private security industry (e.g., trends, demographics,  collaboration with law enforcement, and legal authority and powers  within armed and  unarmed security operations)

STANDARD 13.0 PRACTICE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
13.1   Interpret verbal and  nonverbal  communication
13.2   Explain  the chain of  command for law enforcement agencies
13.3   Identify barriers to effective communication
13.4   Practice professional written and  verbal communication skills with coworkers, the public, and clients
13.5   Apply  active listening skills using reflection, restatement, and clarification techniques