LEARNING NEED Peace officers must understand the judicial component of the criminal justice system because much of their work results in cases that go to court LEARNING OBJECTIVES Discuss the objectives of the Judicial component of the criminal justice system Discuss the organization of the California court system, including positions commonly recognized as part of the judicial system Discuss the judicial process in criminal cases LEARNING NEED Peace officers should recognize that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is a component of the criminal justice system. Officers must also be familiar with the differences between parole and probation conditions, and their role in the enforcement of those conditions. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Discuss the objectives and responsibilities of the correction’s component of the criminal justice system Recall the definitions of parole and probation Discuss the differences between: Parole Probation Description Hours
Point deduction using the LD 18 Investigative Report Writing quantitative/numerical deduction scoring system based on overall award of 100 points per written exercise with the minimum pass point set by the presenter The presenter will determine which grading method will be used, and what the pass point is for the test report. REQUIRED LEARNING ACTIVITIES Students will participate in a learning activity that requires the writing of five practice reports based on either POST-developed video re-enactments of crimes, investigations or law enforcement-related incidents, or based upon equivalent simulations, scenarios or videotape depictions developed by the presenter. The events selected should require reports reflecting a progressive of difficulty (e.g., from a simple incident or crime to more complex events involving the articulation of probable cause to stop, probable cause to arrest, statements of witnesses, etc.) Each learning activity must incorporate: Generation of appropriate field notes narrative Formal feedback to the student regarding the quality of student writing. The purpose of requiring feedback is to provide ongoing evaluation and documentation of student strengths and weaknesses so that the student is able to progressively improve. Assessment of the practice reports should address: The adequacy of the decisions made by the student regarding the incident/crime. This includes: The determination of the existence or nonexistence of a If a crime has been committed, the proper identification of that crime The taking of proper safety measures The preservation of evidence The capturing of all essential information The ability of the report/narrative to communicate with the reader and employ proper format and conventions. This includes: The organization and development of the report The inclusion of relevant information The anticipation of possible defenses that might be asserted by the suspect The use of the active voice The use of the person The proper use of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word choice The student will participate in one or more learning activities from the POST-developed Instructor’s Guide to Learning Activities for Leadership, Ethics and Community Policing or other comparable sources regarding investigative report writing. At a minimum, each activity, or combination of activities must address the following topics:
Discuss the important principles in working with informants Discuss the recommended considerations in briefing and debriefing REQUIRED LEARNING ACTIVITIES The student will participate in a learning activity that will reinforce knowledge of case management. The activity will require the student to evaluate, prioritize and develop a work plan based on a series of hypothetical criminal and/or administrative investigations. The student will participate in a learning activity that will demonstrate the ability to evaluate a simulated case investigation. At a minimum, the activity or combination of activities must address the following topics: Elements and statute of limitations for a crime Jurisdiction Evidence collection and analysis Sources of Information Case disposition Description Hours POST Minimum Required Hours __32__ Agency Specific Hours ______ Total Instructional Hours ______