TEXAS CTE LESSON PLAN Lesson Identification and TEKS Addressed Career Cluster Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Course Name Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Lesson/Unit Title Common Problems in Law Enforcement TEKS Student Expectations 130.332. (c) Knowledge and Skills (8) The student understands the historical and philosophical development of criminal law (E) The student is expected to identify problems commonly associated with the enforcement of criminal laws Basic Direct Teach Lesson (Includes Special Education Modifications/Accommodations and one English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Strategy) Instructional Objectives The student will be able to: Analyze various criminal laws Explain basic terms regarding the enforcement of criminal laws Define electronic crimes, hate crimes, hot pursuits, human trafficking, racial profiling, and special populations Resolve ethical issues as they relate to enforcing criminal laws Rationale There are common problems that exist when attempting to enforce laws against crimes such as electronic crimes, hate crimes, hot pursuits, human trafficking, and use of force involving special populations. Hence, awareness as well as resolution concerning these problems is imperative for current and future law enforcement officers to effectively perform their duties. Duration of Lesson 7 to 9 hours Word Wall/Key Vocabulary (ELPS c1a,c,f; c2b; c3a,b,d; c4c; c5b) PDAS II(5) Materials/Specialized Equipment Needed Materials Computers with Internet access Discussion Rubric Individual Work Rubric Research Rubric Anticipatory Set (May include pre-assessment for prior knowledge) Search the Internet for a free video clip including the key words “police kill handicapped double-amputee,” or search for other video clips depicting ethical dilemmas common in law enforcement. Have the students imagine that they are
NONE Independent Practice/Laboratory Experience/Differentiated Activities * Have students write a scenario about one common problem in law enforcement. Then select the best scenario(s) and have the students write how they would handle the situation(s) if they were the police officer(s) on duty. Use the Individual Work Rubric for assessment. Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for all special education students must be followed. Examples of accommodations may include, but are not limited to: NONE Lesson Closure Summative/End of Lesson Assessment * Common Problems in Law Enforcement Quiz and Key Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for all special education students must be followed. Examples of accommodations may include, but are not limited to: Students will participate in a mock surveillance scene involving unauthorized credit card use. Select two students to act as the perpetrators committing the crime, one police officer that is assigned to surveillance duty, and one police officer that will act as backup when called by the primary officer to assist with apprehending the suspects. After students complete the role play, discuss as a class the effectiveness and ineffectiveness of the officers’ actions. Use the Discussion Rubric for assessment. References/Resources/ Teacher Preparation 0135074096, Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century, Frank Schmalleger, Prentice Hall, 2010 0132318865, Crimes of the Internet Prentice Hall, Frank Schmalleger and Michael Pittaro, 2008 Additional Required Components English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Strategies College and Career Readiness Connection English/Language Arts Standards II. Reading B. Understand new vocabulary and concepts and use them accurately in reading, speaking, and writing. 1. Identify new words and concepts acquired through study of their relationships to other words and concepts.