LEO 201 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
An overview of laws and legal matters of the criminal justice system, to include law enforcement terminology, constitutional requirements, statutes and case law, functions, authority and jurisdiction of federal and state courts, legal duties and responsibilities as a law enforcement officer, and the civil and criminal liability facing law enforcement agencies and officers.
3 hours lecture.
Prerequisite
Must be 21 years old by Police Academy Graduation. Must meet standards set forth in R13-4-105 of the Arizona Administrative Code.
LEO 200 or concurrent enrollment.