CJK 0012 Legal

At the end of this course, students should understand the Fourth Amendment related to search and seizure, know what constitutes a lawful arrest, be able to articulate the legal justification for the use of force, understand the Fifth and Sixth Amendments related to interrogation of suspects, determine when a crime has been committed and the elements necessary to make an arrest for that crime, understand the legal rules and concepts of evidence, understand civil and criminal liability related to an officer's performance of duties, understand an officer's duties and options in civil (noncriminal) incidents, and be familiar with the legal considerations when dealing with juveniles.

Credits

2.07 tech. cr. (62 clock hours)

Prerequisite

Acceptance into Law EnforcementAcademy.