130.292.

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, &

Security
Course Description
Introduction. Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security introduces students
to professions in law enforcement, security, corrections, and fire and emergency
management services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts,
corrections, private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services. The
course provides students with an overview of the sills necessary for careers in law
enforcement, fire service, security, and corrections.
PI!"S #umber$ %&'()(''
*ecommended *esources$
+eneral *e,uirements$ This course is recommended for students in +rades )-%(.
Units of Stuy
1
Fire Protection Services
.. The student is expected to$
/c0/&0/.0 use logical constructions to formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to
problems1
/c0/&0/20 formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to ensure delivery of services1
/c0/&0/C0 use critical-thining sills to solve ethical issues identified in law, public
safety, corrections, and security1
/c0/30/40 examine the role of emergency medical services in public safety1
/c0/%(0/.0 identify the career opportunities in fire protection services1
/c0/%(0/20 explain the duties and responsibilities of firefighters1
/c0/%(0/C0 recogni5e the importance of the operation of )%% and computer-aided
dispatch systems1 and
/c0/%(0/60 explain the relationship between police, fire, and emergency medical
services.
2. .ctivities
!ire Protection Career "pportunities # Presentation
!ire Depart$ent Co$$unications # Presentation
2
Personal and Work Related Health, Safety and Ethics
.. The student is expected to$
/c0/70/.0 identify the dangers associated with careers in law, public safety, corrections,
and security1
/c0/70/20 recommend strategies for issues related to the safety and health of employees
based on an assessment of a simulated worplace environment1
/c0/70/C0 discuss methods for safe handling of ha5ardous materials1
/c0/70/60 discuss the importance of good health and physical fitness1
/c0/70/!0 demonstrate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures1 and
/c0/30/+0 identify how public safety professionals manage the stress related to these 8obs.
2. .ctivities
Professionalis$ an %t&ics in LPSCS Careers # Presentation
Interagency Collaboration
.. The student is expected to$
/c0/90/.0 discuss the importance of police, fire, emergency medical services, court,
corrections, and security systems woring together to protect the public1
/c0/90/20 explain the roles and responsibilities of first responders1
/c0/90/C0 identify 8urisdictional problems that may arise as multiple agencies wor
together1 and
/c0/90/60 differentiate the roles of private security and public law enforcement agencies.
2. .ctivities
'ntera(ency Partners&ips # Presentation
3
History and Developent of Criinal !a"
.. The student is expected to$
/c0/:0/.0 identify the sources and origin of law in the ;nited States1
/c0/:0/20 explain the impact of the ;nited States Constitution and 2ill of *ights on
criminal law in regard to the rights of citi5ens1
/c0/:0/C0 differentiate between crimes classified as felonies or misdemeanors and the
punishments for each1
/c0/:0/60 analy5e the essential elements and classifications of a crime1 and
/c0/:0/40 outline the process by which laws are enacted.
2. .ctivities
Constitutional 'ssues Durin( Cri$inal )rials # Presentation
)&e *istory, Structure, an !unction of t&e +$erican Le(al Syste$ # Presentation
!a" Enforceent
.. The student is expected to$
/c0/(0/.0 model effective use of grammar to demonstrate verbal communication sills1
/c0/(0/20 execute speaing strategies used to communicate specific ideas to various
audiences1
/c0/(0/C0 interpret voice ,uality and delivery to interpret verbal communication1
/c0/(0/60 model effective interpersonal sills necessary to communicate with coworers
and the public1
/c0/&0/.0 use logical constructions to formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to
problems1
/c0/&0/20 formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to ensure delivery of services1
/c0/&0/C0 use critical-thining sills to solve ethical issues identified in law, public safety,
corrections, and security1
/c0/<0/.0 examine real-world situations involving ethical dilemmas and professional
conduct1
/c0/<0/20 explain laws, regulations, and policies that govern professionals1
/c0/<0/C0 recommend a strategy for responding to an unethical or illegal situation1
/c0/:0/!0 identify problems commonly associated with the enforcement of criminal laws1
/c0/30/.0 identify career opportunities in federal, state, county, and municipal law
enforcement agencies1
/c0/30/20 identify the education and training re,uired for various levels of law
enforcement1
/c0/30/C0 discuss the history of policing in the ;nited States1
/c0/30/60 identify the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement professionals1 and
/c0/30/!0 analy5e the impact of constitutional law on police as it relates to arrest, use of
force, searches, and sei5ure.
2. .ctivities
)&e ,a-in( of Laws # Presentation
*istory of Law %nforce$ent # Presentation
4
Co#rt Roles, Processes and Proced#res
.. The student is expected to$
/c0/)0/.0 identify career opportunities in the court systems1
/c0/)0/20 identify the levels and functions of criminal courts1
/c0/)0/C0 examine the roles of the courtroom wor groups such as 8udges, prosecutors,
defense counsel, and bailiffs1
/c0/)0/60 explain pretrial and courtroom procedures1 and
/c0/)0/!0 identify types of sentencing and sentencing rules.
2. .ctivities
.erbal Co$$unication # Presentation
Courtroo$ /oles an /esponsibilities # Presentation
/oles of Courtroo$ Participants # Presentation
5
Corrections
.. The student is expected to$
/c0/&0/.0 use logical constructions to formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to
problems1
/c0/&0/20 formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to ensure delivery of services1
/c0/&0/C0 use critical-thining sills to solve ethical issues identified in law, public
safety, corrections, and security1
/c0/<0/.0 examine real-world situations involving ethical dilemmas and
professional conduct1
/c0/<0/20 explain laws, regulations, and policies that govern professionals1
/c0/<0/C0 recommend a strategy for responding to an unethical or illegal situation1
/c0/%'0/.0 explain career opportunities available in the correctional system,
including probation and parole1
/c0/%'0/20 explain the duties and responsibilities of correctional officers1
/c0/%'0/C0 outline the history of prisons in the ;nited States1
/c0/%'0/60 explain the differences between 8ails and prisons1
/c0/%'0/!0 identify the levels of security in prisons and 8ails1 and
/c0/%'0/40 explain the constitutional rights of inmates in prisons and 8ails.
2. .ctivities
/oles an !unctions of t&e Correctional Syste$ # Presentation
Private Sec#rity
.. The student is expected to$
/c0/&0/.0 use logical constructions to formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to
problems1
/c0/&0/20 formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to ensure delivery of services1
/c0/&0/C0 use critical-thining sills to solve ethical issues identified in law, public
safety, corrections, and security1
/c0/%%0/.0 explain the career opportunities available in private security1
/c0/%%0/20 discuss the history and importance of private security in the ;nited
States1 and
/c0/%%0/C0 examine the relationship between private security and public safety
agencies.
2. .ctivities
%. 4ormulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to ensure delivery of service
(. ;se critical-thining sills to solve ethical issues identified in law, public safety,
corrections, and security1
&. !xamine the relationship between private security and public safety agencies.
7. *esearch and explain the career opportunities available in private security1
<. *esearch = discuss the history and importance of private security in the ;nited
States
6
High School and $eyond
.. The student is expected to$
/c0/%0/.0 apply !nglish language arts nowledge and sills re,uired for career
and postsecondary education opportunities1
/c0/%0/20 apply mathematics nowledge and sills re,uired for career and
postsecondary education opportunities1 and
/c0/%0/C0 apply science nowledge and sills for career and postsecondary
education associated with law, public safety, corrections, and security.
2. .ctivities
0ob Searc&in( # Presentation
7