30-504-505Sensitive Crimes
Course Information
Description
Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises, students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework Phase III topics: Domestics, Juvenile Law, Victims, Sexual Assault, and Child Maltreatment. The DOJ Phase III Written Examination will be administered in this course.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. III.H.1. Analyze the role of law enforcement in responding to domestic abuse.
    Assessment Strategies
    identifying the elements that require mandatory arrest
    Criteria
    define domestic abuse and the elements requiring arrest according to Wis. Stats. §968.075
    describe the characteristics of victims
    discuss the offender/victim relationship including information on elder abuse, implications for child abuse, and same sex relationships
    list barriers to leaving
    describe how leaving the relationship does not mean safety for the victim(s)
    describe offender thinking patterns
    discuss the power differential and its effect on the offender/victim relationship including a discussion on recantation
    explain legal terminology such as "No Contact"
    discuss restraining orders and injunctions
    differentiate between criminal and civil injunctions
    explain the process for obtaining a no-contact order
    explain how domestic violence trauma can affect the victim’s response to law enforcement

  2. III.H.2. Intervene and apply appropriate investigative strategies.  *
    Assessment Strategies
    simulated domestic violence scenario
    identifying ways to work with local advocacy groups
    referring the victim to multi-disciplinary services available
    Criteria
    make initial contact with everyone present
    manage the crisis with officer safety considerations and consideration of other's level of risk
    interview in a friendly and professional tone
    use open-ended, specific and follow-up questions in the interview
    gather complete information from the interview
    determine victimization based on criminal statutes
    determine victimization based on whether or not the domestic abuse criterion applies
    student victim interaction complies with Wis. Chapter 950
    review the recommended guidelines on how agencies will respond to domestic violence incidents, including: prevention, early warning and intervention, incident response procedures, surrender or seizure of weapons, victim safety and protection, and collaboration with victim advocacy agencies

  3. III.H.3.  Respond to an officer-involved domestic violence incident.
    Assessment Strategies
    articulate the differences between officer-involved domestic violence and domestic violence in the general population
    analyze the ethical component of officer-involved domestic violence
    Criteria
    discuss the scope of the problem
    discuss the difference between officer-involved domestic violence and domestic violence in the general population
    discuss potential causes that lead to officer-involved domestic violence
    discuss the legal issues surrounding officer-involved domestic violence, including the consequences to officers' careers if convicted of a domestic violence crime
    discuss the ethical issues responding officers face when handling an officer-involved domestic violence incident
    review the Wisconsin model policy on officer-involved domestic violence
    review the recommended guidelines on how agencies will respond to officer-involved domestic violence, including: prevention, early warning and intervention, incident response procedures, surrender or seizure of weapons, victim safety and protection, and collaboration with victim advocacy agencies

  4. III.K.1. Describe the juvenile justice system.
    Assessment Strategies
    determine if someone is a juvenile or adult
    discuss when a juvenile might fall into one of the categories in the juvenile justice system (CHIPS, JIPS, or delinquency)
    list common juvenile offenses
    Criteria
    differentiate between a juvenile and adult (Wis. Stats. 938.02(1), and (10m))
    compare juvenile legal terminology to adult legal terminology (Wis. Stats. 938.02)
    indicate (overview only) various agencies they may come into contact with when dealing with juveniles (Child Protective Services, Juvenile in Need of Protective Services, etc.)

  5. III.K.2. Make contact with a Juvenile.
    Assessment Strategies
    explain the difference between status offenses, ordnance violations, and delinquency
    identify common juvenile offenses and proper actions/responses
    Criteria
    explain the process for determining if a juvenile violated a traffic law or ordinance and explain that in most cases they would issue a citation and then release the juvenile (to self but still notify a parent in cases of ordinance violations or release them to a parent, guardian, or legal custodian if they are under 15 years old)
    explain the process for determining if a juvenile violated a status offense and explains the disposition for each type of status offense
    explain that a delinquent act means that a juvenile violated a law that would be criminal if the juvenile was adult
    describe the difference between arresting an adult and taking a juvenile into custody

  6. III.K.3. Take a juvenile into custody.
    Assessment Strategies
    role play the parts of an officer, juvenile, and intake worker based on a scenario provided
    Criteria
    explain when a juvenile can be taken into custody
    explain that when they take a juvenile into custody, they must immediately attempt to notify the parent, guardian, legal custodian, or Indian custodian by the most practical means
    explain that the person taking the juvenile into custody shall continue such attempt until the parent, guardian, legal custodian, or Indian custodian of the juvenile is notified, or the juvenile is delivered to an intake worker, whichever occurs first
    explain that if a juvenile is delivered to an intake worker before notified, the intake worker, or another person at his or her direction, shall continue to attempt to notify until the parent, guardian, legal custodian, or Indian custodian of the juvenile is notified
    explain that they must still contact a parent, guardian, legal custodian or Indian custodian if they transport a juvenile for fingerprints but are planning to release the juvenile to a parent instead of detaining him/her in a detention facility
    describe the process for releasing a juvenile from custody
    describe that parents do not have the right to witness an interview or interrogation of a juvenile in custody
    explain that a law enforcement agency shall make an audio and visual recording of any custodial interrogation of a juvenile that is conducted at a place of detention (Wis. Stats. 938.195(2))
    explain that the law enforcement officer conducting the custodial interrogation is not required to inform the subject of the interrogation that the officer is making an audio or audio and visual recording of the interrogation (Wis. Stats. 938.195(3)) but explain that the officer should not lie about it either
    review the State v. Raheem Moore (June 2015) case and discuss that if a juvenile specifically states that he or she will not continue the interview unless the recorder is turned off that the officer should capture that statement on the recorded and then should turn the recording device off.
    determine when a juvenile must be fingerprinted, photographed, and when a DNA sample must be taken.
    explain the duties and powers of intake workers (Wis. Stats. 938.067 and 938.20(7))
    discuss the information that should be included in a report on the incident and discuss how any juvenile files must strictly be kept separate from adult files and records
    explain that any evidence or property must be properly collected and tagged if needed
    explain the criteria that must be met for a juvenile Emergency Detention (Wis. Stats. §938.20(5)) and discuss the procedures to follow for a juvenile Emergency Detention

  7. III.K.4. Analyze issues impacting juveniles in the community.
    Assessment Strategies
    discuss various issues impacting juveniles in the community
    Criteria
    talk about gang related activity and recruiting tactics gangs use to recruit youths
    discuss how gangs currently operate versus how they used to operate in the 90’s and early 2000’s (how they’ve changed)
    review cases of cyber bullying, use of stalking on the internet and the statutes that are applicable; stalking doesn’t have to be sexual in nature
    explain how every school system has a tool to assess threats made against the school
    explain that officers should assess threats using the following criteria: Is the threat specific and viable; does the person have the ability to carry out the threat; does the person have access to weapons; and has the person taken steps to further the plan
    explain that threats must be assessed not by just a threat being made, but that the threat poses a real risk
    discuss how youths can be caught up in human trafficking and identify Wisconsin cases that illustrate this crime
    explain that restorative justice seeks to repair the harm done by involving the entire community in rehabilitating offenders and holding them accountable for their behavior
    discuss that teen courts typically hear the cases of juveniles between the ages of 12 and 17 who have committed one non-violent offense or who are minor repeat offenders.  In most programs, offenders must admit guilt and agree to abide by the program’s decision before the court accepts their case
    explain that teen court programs come in many forms – from three to five-person teen tribunals that recommend sentencing, to a more formal court process where attorneys, bailiffs, clerks, and jurors are all volunteer teens and the judge is an adult, usually a municipal or circuit court judge, law enforcement officer, attorney or other community member

  8. III.G.1. Assist a crime victim.
    Assessment Strategies
    discuss personal experiences regarding victimization
    explain the critical needs of victims
    Criteria
    assess personal knowledge associated with victimization
    explain the importance of providing effective victim response
    establish sound, respectful, and supportive responses to the needs of victims
    articulate what each of the seven critical needs of victims are and explain how officers can assist a victim in addressing each need

  9. III.G.2. Incorporate victim assistance principles, statutes, and policy into conducting and assisting victims and witnesses of crime. *
    Assessment Strategies
    use the in Wisconsin Chapter 950 to victim response
    interact with simulated adult and/or child witnesses and victims of a simulated crime
    Criteria
    review Wisconsin Chapter 950
    articulate the rights crime victims have
    identify community resources and referral information for victim
    review agency victim response policy and procedures
    interact with victims/witnesses
    interview is preceded with introductions and identification
    make initial contact and assess the victim’s needs
    determine if the individual was victimized
    be polite as with the victim or witness is friendly in tone
    show empathy towards the victim/witness
    comply with Chapter 950 in your interaction with the victim
    provide information about victim rights
    locate culturally appropriate resources for assistance (to accommodate language barriers and to address special needs for victims with disabilities, special needs, diminished capacity, mental illness or cultural dissimilarities)
    gather complete information during the interview
    use open-ended, specific and follow-up questions in the interview
    educate the victim on reducing the likelihood of re-victimization
    complete any necessary documentation

  10. III.I.1. Analyze the role of law enforcement in responding to sexual abuse.
    Assessment Strategies
    discuss the elements of sexual assault crimes according to Wis. Stats. §940.225
    Criteria
    identify the elements of First Degree Sexual Assault (Wis. Stats. §940.225(1))
    identify the elements of Second Degree Sexual Assault (Wis. Stats. §940.225(2))
    identify the elements of Third Degree Sexual Assault (Wis. Stats. §940.225(3))
    identify the elements of Fourth Degree Sexual Assault (Wis. Stats. §940.225(3m))
    define "consent" (Wis. Stats. §940.225(4))
    discuss that neither marriage nor death prevents Wis. Stats. §940.225 from being applied to an offender (Wis. Stats. §940.225(6-7)

  11. III.I.2. Demonstrate investigative techniques in a simulated sexual assault case.
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral or written response
    Criteria
    make initial contact and assess the individual’s needs
    interview in a friendly and professional tone
    gather complete information during the interview
    use open-ended, specific and follow-up questions in the interview
    make a determination of victimization based upon elements of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th degree sexual assault
    comply with Chapter 950 requirements for the victim
    comply with and applying all procedures to protect the viability of the evidence
    address specific victim traumatization needs with a referral to Rape Crisis or other entity that provides support
    address investigative needs by contacting SANE or other medical professionals in the pursuit of evidence
    evaluate the testimonial evidence against the physical evidence
    analyze all the evidence towards corroboration of the victim's statement and the prosecution of the case
    make inquiries of Probation and Parole, Registered Sex Offender database, the FBI Behavioral Unit or other agencies that may assist in investigation

  12. III.I.3. Identify other resources that can assist in sexual assault cases.
    Assessment Strategies
    research additional resources to assist in a sexual assault case
    Criteria
    explain what a SANE nurse's role is in examining the victim
    explain the advantages of using a SANE nurse for the victim and for law enforcement
    address investigative needs by contacting SANE or other medical professionals in the pursuit of evidence
    address specific victim traumatization needs with a referral to Rape Crisis or other entity that provides support
    make inquiries of Probation and Parole, Registered Sex Offender database, the FBI Behavioral Unit or other agencies that may assist in investigation

  13. III.J.1. Examine child maltreatment crimes.
    Assessment Strategies
    review Wisconsin Chapters 948 and 48
    Criteria
    explain who must report child maltreatment crimes, what must be reported and when it must be reported
    describe elements of crimes related to child neglect (emotional, psychological and physical)
    describe elements of crimes related to physical abuse of a child, including pediatric abusive head trauma
    describe elements of crimes related to sexual abuse of a child
    describe elements of crimes besides neglect and physical/sexual abuse listed in Chapter 948 (child enticement, failure to act/protect, loaded firearms within reach of children, etc)

  14. III.J.2. Analyze the dynamics involved in child maltreatment crimes.
    Assessment Strategies
    discuss the dynamics between the victims and offenders of child maltreatment
    Criteria
    discuss the dynamics involved in child maltreatment
    discuss the power differential that exists between the victims and offenders in child maltreatment crimes
    discuss how offenders groom children as victims of sexual abuse

  15. III.J.3. Respond to child maltreatment crimes.
    Assessment Strategies
    role play how to respond to a child maltreatment crime.
    Criteria
    make initial contact and assess the individual's needs
    explain how you would manage family crisis on scene for short term
    note the family dynamics affecting the victim and the investigation
    describe productive interview techniques for children and adults and identify child forensic interview experts for assistance with child interviews
    interview is friendly, professional in tone and gathers complete information
    use open-ended, specific and follow-up questions in the interview
    work collaboratively with Child Protection Workers during the investigation
    make a determination of victimization as stated in Chapter 948 of Wisconsin Statutes
    evaluate the child victim's need for services with the requirements of the juvenile court system
    note the behavioral characteristics of both victim and alleged offender and any relationship that exists between the two
    comply with statute 950 in your interaction (or proposed interaction) with the victim
    comply with and apply all procedures to protect the viability of the evidence
    refer the victim to medical professionals appropriately and evaluate the records towards the prosecution of the case
    analyze all the evidence towards corroboration of the victim's statement and the prosecution of the case
    examine ways to deal with victims who recant or who are not cooperative during the law enforcement response

  16. III.J.4. Recognize the unique investigative issues for missing children.
    Assessment Strategies
    role play response to a missing child case
    Criteria
    determine whether a crime was committed
    gather testimonial and physical evidence
    make use of all available resources to locate a missing and endangered child