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Describe disturbance resolution theories (also known as use of force) in the US Criminal Justice System
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Criteria
Examine factors that affect UOF situations
Study the need for UOF in law enforcement, corrections and private security
Analyze differences between local, state, federal and international UOF practices
Discuss differences between police, corrections and private security
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Analyze Wisconsin use of force legislation, supporting concepts, and terms
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Quiz and/or Test
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Criteria
Cite Wisconsin Administrative Code, state statutes, and/or manuals supporting the legislation
Compare and contrast state and federal legal mandates
Interpret legal decisions
Critique case law
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Analyze use of force (UOF) policies from local, state, and federal agencies
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Exam and/or Test
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Criteria
Examine the need for Law Enforcement Agencies to have a UOF Policy
Study policy development strategies and corresponding officer and agency protection
Describe how policies are implemented and their impact on officers and the community
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Analyze the science behind UOF and interpret statistical data
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Exam and/or Test
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Examine studies on UOF
Analyze data on UOF incidents (State and FBI)
Analyze comparative statistics
Discuss effectiveness of studies on UOF
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Assess public perception and ethical considerations around the use of force
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Exam and/or Test
Written Product
Group Project
Criteria
Explain how law enforcement interacts with the media
Discuss body worn cameras and how they have aided law enforcement and public perception
Compare ethical vs non-ethical officers and UOF incidents
Discuss public scrutiny over UOF
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Compare UOF to the use of less lethal force
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Exam and/or Test
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Examine the need for less lethal
Study technology behind different options
Compare the effectiveness of different options
Consider public perception of less lethal
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Examine the impact of deadly force and officer involved deaths/shootings on the community
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Exam and/or Test
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Criteria
Define deadly UOF
Justify the use of deadly UOF
Review incidents and what led up to the deadly encounter
Examine incidents of officers killed in the line of duty
Analyze impact on individual officer mental health and well being
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Analyze UOF in corrections
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Quiz and/or Test
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Criteria
Examine the need for UOF in corrections
Compare the differences between police and corrections UOF
Analyze possible risks correctional officers may encounter
Examine different techniques and technologies used in corrections
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Describe the impact of de-escalation
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Quiz and/or Test
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Criteria
Identify fundamentals of de-escalation
Examine active listening skill and concepts
Study the impact of emotions on behavior
Examine the impact of verbalization and other measures when verbalization is not effective
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Analyze UOF reviews
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Quiz and/or Test
Written Product
Criteria
Study the need for UOF reviews
Examine the impact of reviews on officers and the public
Discuss how to conduct UOF reviews and document
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Correlate UOF training to the impact or outcome of UOF incidents
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Quiz and/or Test
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Criteria
Describe report writing for UOF incidents
Justify the need for UOF reviews
Examine the impact of reviews on officer and public
Discuss UOF review strategies and corresponding documentation
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Assess the need for special teams for police and corrections
Assessment Strategies
Written Product
Criteria
Assess the need for SWAT, riot control (police and corrections), high risk entries, and fugitive apprehension squads
Compare officers/civilians injured or killed in the line of duty with deployment or non-deployment of special teams
Analyze public perception and mis-conceptions of special teams
Identify criteria for deployment and special training