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II.X.1. Describe the role evidence plays in criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Assessment Strategies
Critique
Criteria
critique includes a clear explanation of procedures to protect all evidence
critique includes a summary of the custody chain in both cases
critique identifies any mistakes made with the custody chain in the case studies
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II.X.2. Apply the steps for processing crime scenes.
Assessment Strategies
process a mock crime scene
Criteria
evaluate current legal ramifications of crime scene searches
discuss the upcoming search with personnel
select, when feasible, a person-in-charge prior to arriving on scene
control the scene and keep unauthorized persons out
approach the scene carefully
secure and protect the scene
initiate a preliminary survey
conduct a final survey
release the scene only after the final survey
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II.X.3. Apply appropriate strategies to locate, handle, and package evidentiary items.*
Assessment Strategies
handling evidence from crime scene (mandatory PAT)
Criteria
take control of the scene on arrival
mark evidence location on a diagram/sketch
ensure that the evidence or container is initialed by the investigator collecting the evidence
seal all evidence containers at the crime scene
do not handle items excessively
do not guess on packaging requirements – different types of evidence can require different containers
wear gloves always
allow wet or damp evidence to dry before sealing
assume that any relatively smooth area that gloves touch will destroy identifiable latent prints
avoid unnecessary writing or marking on surfaces to be processed for latent prints
use a pencil for marking porous items
avoid taping or sticking labels on the surfaces to be processed for latent prints
describe crime scene considerations regarding digital evidence
discuss what digital forensics is, when it is needed, and why
describe how to collect and handle the electronic device to prevent data from being destroyed or lost
maintain a chain of custody
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II.X.4. Document the crime scene. *
Assessment Strategies
conduct an interview, asking questions about user names, passwords, etc.
document and sketch a mock crime scene through Physical Evidence Collection PAT 2 (Mandatory for Recruits)
Criteria
interview questions include asking for user names, passwords, encryption, online account information, data storage/backups, networks and wireless devices, and case type specific questions – information must legally be obtained (search and seizure rules)
prepare a narrative description
do not permit the narrative to degenerate into a sporadic and unorganized attempt to recover physical evidence
document first - collect second (under most circumstances)
begin photography as soon as possible
ensure a progression of overall, medium and close-up photos is established
use a photographic log, a scale when needed, and take photos from eye-level
prepare a diagram or sketch of the scene
represent the scene in a "general to specific" scheme
make a rough sketch (normally not to scale) to use as a model for a finished sketch
the rough sketch includes specific location
the rough sketch includes date, time, case identifier, and preparer
the rough sketch includes weather and lighting conditions
the rough sketch includes a scale or scale disclaimer (as appropriate)
the rough sketch includes compass orientation
the rough sketch identifies evidence locations
the rough sketch includes measurements
the rough sketch includes a key or legend
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II.X.5. Recognize the unique investigative issues for crimes against life.
Assessment Strategies
developing an outline of investigative issues for crimes against life
Criteria
outline identifies who, or whom, to contact in the event of a crime against life or a death investigation
outline includes the main details about what happened
outline includes only relevant and necessary details of the investigation
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II.X.6. Apply appropriate strategies to secure the scene, collect and preserve evidence, and investigate a death.
Assessment Strategies
investigate a simulated death scenario
write a report that analyzes the steps and processes in an actual death investigation
Criteria
death investigation report includes a description of the situation and scene of the death
death investigation report includes a sketch of the scene
death investigation report identifies the next steps
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II.Q.1. Explain the 4th Amendment requirements with regards to searches by law enforcement.
Assessment Strategies
discuss areas where the general public has a reasonable expectation to privacy and what the requirements are for searching those areas
Criteria
identify the main search related themes that are addressed by the 4th Amendment
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II.E.5. Articulate the decision-making process taken to manage persons in crisis.
Assessment Strategies
students will verbally explain and write a report of the actions taken in a simulated crisis intervention contact
Criteria
present complete, relevant evidence needed to support your actions
present accurate information
present the information in an organized manner
explanation presents sound reasoning as they describe the decisions made throughout the process
report presents an accurate account of the background information
report presents an accurate account of the situation
report documents actions that have been taken to address the situation
report is written in a factual manner
report presents information in an organized (chronological) fashion
report evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
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II.Q.2. Identify the requirements that pertain to search warrants.
Assessment Strategies
Probable Cause Affadavit
Criteria
Probable Cause Affidavit establishes probable cause to believe the named person committed the crime
Probable Cause Affidavit details how the officer established probable cause
Probable Cause Affidavit describes specifically the person to be arrested or the location to be searched
Probable Cause Affidavit addresses each element of the crime
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II.Q.3. Analyze the aspects of consent searches
Assessment Strategies
discuss the guidelines for consent searches
Criteria
describe who can give consent to search
explain that consent must be given voluntarily
explain the scope of a consent search
explain when a consent search must be terminated
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II.Q.4. Analyze exceptions to the search warrant requirement.
Assessment Strategies
discuss the guidelines for searches without warrants
Criteria
discuss at least six exceptions to the warrant requirement
describe the most common search-related activities not covered by the 4th Amendment
clarify exactly what the 4th Amendment is not applicable for “open fields,” “curtilage,” “open view,” and “plain view”
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II.Q.5. Identify the special requirements for searching disabled persons and strip searches.
Assessment Strategies
compare the requirements for conducting routine searches with those for searching a disabled person and for those conducting strip searches
Criteria
compare the differences and similarities between routine searches and those of a disabled person
explain the limitations of searches of a disabled person
compare the differences between a strip search and search incident to arrest
recognize the legal requirements for a strip search
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II.E.1. Explain the concept of a crisis and the phases of an emotional response to a crisis.
Assessment Strategies
Essay
Criteria
essay describes the range of behaviors that emotionally disturbed persons are likely to display in crisis situations
essay includes what law enforcement officers will need to address
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II.E.2. Explain crisis intervention and the magnitude of crisis situations encountered by law enforcement officers.
Assessment Strategies
complete emergency detention and emergency protective placement forms
Criteria
form presents an accurate account of the background information
form includes an accurate account of the situation
form is written in a factual manner
form presents information in an organized (chronological) fashion
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II.E.3. Identify key concepts and elements associated with law enforcement response to people in crisis and identify community resources available to help the law enforcement response.
Assessment Strategies
Flowchart
Criteria
flowchart classifies law enforcement responses to crisis intervention situations
flowchart lists community resources that help the officer respond to the situation, including mental health agencies, agencies specializing in AODA treatment, and agencies specializing in Alzheimer’s patients
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II.E.4. Apply crisis intervention principles and techniques.
Assessment Strategies
respond to a crisis intervention contact
Criteria
follow the RESPOND model when approaching the scene
dialogue with the subject in accordance with professional procedures
continually assess the situation for unsafe conditions and maintain appropriate distances
choose an appropriate resolution to the contact and act according to the chosen resolution
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II.E.6. Describe the role of an advocacy group in the criminal justice community.
Assessment Strategies
Oral presentation
Criteria
oral report includes a brief introduction to the community organization
oral report summarizes the services provided by the organization
oral report describes when it would be appropriate to contact the organization
oral report describes how law enforcement and the community organization might interact