Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (Period WHS102) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2015-2016 School Year
- Department
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)
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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 skills necessary for careers in law enforcement, fire service, security, and corrections.
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Introduction to the Levels and Function of Criminal Courts Exam
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daily question:
Explain the way a case goes from a lower court to the court of appeals
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Roles of Courtroom Participants Quiz (major grade)
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daily question:
How many constitutional county courts are there in Texas?
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daily question (courtesy of a student):
how many letters in the alphabet?
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Explain what human trafficking is and the role of Law Enforcement in dealing with it.
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professionalism and ethics quiz - major grade
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Horton Hatches an Egg
print out story
have students complete the Character traits activity from lesson documents
have students do the activity traits exercise from lesson documents
have students write a 1/2 -3/4 page essay about who should get the baby bird.
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daily question:
What are 3 elements of trustworthiness?
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daily question:
What is integrity? (use complete sentence)
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daily queston:
Name 5 disruptive workplace behaviors we discussed in class.
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What does being "Ethical" mean to you?
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daily question:
What does "ethical" mean to you?
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The short unit on Verbal Communication was covered in 2 class periods. At the end of the lecture material, students will complete the "quiz" as an in-class assignment.
Classroom work - Verbal Communication Quiz
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daily question:
What is Communication?
(definition from lecture yesterday)
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professionalism and ethics vocabulary
answer the vocabulary questions from the lecture
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We will take the exam on "Introduction to the Constitution and Law Enforcement"
This will be a major grade for the six weeks. It will consist of 50 questions multiple choice and T/F
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Question of the day:
Define the "plain view" doctrine and cite the court case that set the precedence.
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question of the day:
What level of proof does an administrator need vs what a police officer needs to conduct a search at school?
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Use of Force scenarios were done in class as a group project, however if the student was absent, they may choose one scenario and complete on their own. Read the scenario, then refer to the Use of Force handout to find the law or statute that justifies the decision you made.
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Name one (1) exception to a search warrant
Name one (1) circumstance where a search warrant is not required.
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Name 5 probable cause building blocks
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question of the day:
Explain the definition of "probable cause".
The "Key Terms" below is a handout to assist with vocabulary for this unit.
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see details in attachment.
This was assigned on Monday, September 28, 2015 and is due on Tuesday, October 13, 2015.
Students who have no internet access at home or by phone are given ample time during megalunch to use a computer at school to do this project.
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name one each of the following agencies at the local, state, and Federal levels
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What is the minimum age requirement and minimum educational requirement to be a police officer in Texas?
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Roles of Public Safety Professionals Part 3 in lecture:
complete Stress Reduction Worksheet and Time Management Worksheet
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Test over Unit 1 - The Making of Laws
Be sure and study!!!
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In your own words, define the following terms we have discussed in class:
Mens Rea
Actus Reus
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homework assignment assigned Monday 9/21 due Tuesday 9/22
Unit test will be given on Unit 1 The Making of Laws on Thursday 9/24
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The 4th Amendment deals with unreasonable search and seizure. Describe what you think would be an unreasonable search. Explain what it means when they say seizure.
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Name 2 exceptions to a search warrant we have discussed
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Name 2 places we have discussed where you cannot carry a gun. Do you think this is a reasonable restriction or not? Why?
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Name 2 First Amendment Rights we talked about in class
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Daily question: What are the differences between a felony and a misdemeanor (sentencing/punishments/fines/where incarcerated)
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students will individually research a law in the TEXAS PENAL CODE (NOT traffic laws, CCP, TABC code, health code, etc). The student will present the Title of the Statute (the name of the law), citation, list the elements of the crime, and the punishment. The student will then design a poster, create a powerpoint, or other creative option to present the information to the class.
ex: Robbery
Sec. 29.02. ROBBERY. (a) A person commits an offense if, in the course of committing theft as defined in Chapter 31 and with intent to obtain or maintain control of the property, he:
(1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or
(2) intentionally or knowingly threatens or places another in fear of imminent bodily injury or death.
(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree.
the link to access the Texas Penal Code on line is:
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/
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Daily question:
Name 3 sources of laws we talked about last class
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daily writing assignment:
in regards to the ropes course we did last class period, describe how it felt to give up control to another and why it was difficult. What did you like the most about the exercise
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daily writing assignment:
Why did you take this course? What do you hope to get out of it and as teacher how can I help?
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after viewing video on "cruel and unusual punishment", students are to write a 1/3-1/2 page paragraph to compare/contrast old methods of punishment and treatment of prisoners, with modern methods