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Diagram the structure of the criminal justice system.
Assessment Strategies
by creating a diagram of the structure of the criminal justice system
Criteria
the diagram shows units of the criminal justice system
each unit marker lists examples of included agencies
the diagram shows how various units of the system are related
the diagram uses arrows to convey how the system works
units are arranged in a pattern that best represents the information
the diagram includes enough units to adequately represent the system
the diagram is neat, legible, free of errors and has a professional look
the diagram is turned in, with a scoring guide, by the assigned due date
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Identify situations where constitutional rules are applicable.
Assessment Strategies
by preparing a written outline of the situations where officers have violated Constitutional rules
Criteria
outline is prepared using the standard outline format
outline includes at least seven types of rule violations
outline includes only relevant and necessary details
outline is written in clear phrases or sentences that describes behavior that violates a rule and an analysis of what rule is being broken
outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
outline is prepared in advance of the due date/time and student participates in classroom discussion
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Identify situations where an officer may use reasonable suspicion to contact a subject.
Assessment Strategies
by writing and acting out a scenario involving an officer contacting a subject based on reasonable suspicion.
Criteria
scenario is appropriate to the situation
scenario facts as portrayed lead viewers to the appropriate conclusion about the officer's actions
scenario presents an appropriate level challenge to the class
scenario portrayal follows the script presented to the instructor
officer dialog is descriptive enough to convey information to the class
scenario correctly portrays a situation that either meets or does not meet the standard of reasonable suspicion
role-play meets the time requirements
audience can easily see and hear the role-play
team is prepared, paperwork is completed and turned in with scoring guide at the assigned presentation time.
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Identify the elements of a lawful arrest.
Assessment Strategies
by preparing an arrest warrant affidavit based on a simulated situation
by drafting and acting out a scenario involving an officer arresting a subject based on probable cause
Criteria
affidavit establishes probable cause to believe the named person committed a particular crime
affidavit details how the officer establishes probable cause
affidavit describes specifically the person to be arrested
affidavit adequately addresses each element of the crime
affidavit is written in a logical and easy to understand way
affidavit is typed, neat, uses correct grammar and is free of errors
affidavit is turned in with a completed scoring guide, by the assigned due date
scenario is appropriate to the assignment
scenario facts as portrayed lead viewers to the appropriate conclusion about the officer's actions.
scenario presents an appropriate level challenge to the class.
scenario portrayal follows the script presented to the instructor.
narrator dialog is descriptive enough to convey information to the class.
scenario correctly portrays a situation that either meets or does not meet the standard of probable cause.
role-play meets the time requirements.
audience can easily see and hear the role-play.
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Identify search-related activities where the 4th amendment is not applicable.
Assessment Strategies
by completing an analysis of several search-related activities and documenting in a written analysis paper where the 4th amendment is not applicable
Criteria
report identifies the main search related themes that are addressed by the 4th amendment
report includes a description of the most common search-related activities not covered by the 4th amendment
report clarifies exactly why the 4th amendment is not applicable in the above mentioned situations
report is well organized
report evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
report is prepared in advance of the due date/time and student participates in classroom discussion
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Identify the requirements that pertain to search warrants.
Assessment Strategies
by preparing a search warrant affidavit for a given scenario
by creating an outline of the critical elements to be covered
Criteria
affidavit establishes probable cause to believe that the item of interest is in a particular location
affidavit details how the officer establishes probable cause
affidavit describes specifically the item to be searched for
affidavit describes specifically the place to be searched
affidavit is written in a logical and easy to understand way
affidavit is typed, neat, uses correct grammar and is free of errors
affidavit is turned in with a completed scoring guide, by the assigned due date
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Analyze situations where an officer may conduct a search without a warrant.
Assessment Strategies
by preparing a written outline of the situations where officers may search without a warrant
Criteria
outline is prepared using the standard outline format
outline includes at least six exceptions
outline includes only relevant and necessary details
outline is written in clear phrases or sentences that describe exceptions and scenarios that illustrate the exceptions
outline is well organized and uses at least first and second level headings
outline evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
outline is prepared in advance of the due date/time and student participates in classroom discussion
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Compare the requirements for conducting routine searches with those for searching disabled persons and strip searches.
Assessment Strategies
by comparing the requirements for conducting routine searches with those for searching disabled persons and reporting your findings in a paper
Criteria
comparison is based on important features or attributes
comparison includes the similarities between the items
comparison includes the differences between the items
comparison includes logical conclusions drawn from the comparison
comparison is neat and presentable
comparison evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
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Identify the requirements of the laws governing confessions and statements.
Assessment Strategies
by preparing a written case study report of the landmark Supreme Court case Miranda vs. Arizona
Criteria
case study outlines the key elements of the Miranda case
case study outlines the key elements of the Miranda decision
case study specifies the key rules for police interrogators laid out by the Miranda ruling
case study outlines the key Supreme Court decisions that have modified or further interpreted the original Miranda ruling
case study outlines the key Supreme Court decisions that have extended additional protections to juveniles
case study response is well organized
case study response evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
case study is prepared in advance of the due date/time and student participates in classroom discussion
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Analyze the various requirements that evidence must meet before it can be admitted in court.
Assessment Strategies
by conducting a show-up to identify a subject
Criteria
scenario/simulation is appropriate for a justifiable investigative detention and show-up
officer obtains accurate description before show-up is conducted
witness instructions are properly given
officer avoids suggestive words or conduct
officer conducts appropriate post identification interview and completes necessary paperwork
situation (scenario/simulation) is properly documented in standard report format
report evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
report is submitted, with completed scoring guide, to instructor by assigned due date