POL 207 - Criminal Investigations II

1. Discuss search warrant and warrantless search procedures
2. Demonstrate procedures for investigating crimes involving sexual assault, child abuse/neglect, vulnerable adult abuse, and human trafficking  
3. Illustrate the legal handling of juveniles and their families  
4. Discuss proper case preparation, court procedures and testimony

 
Course Outline:
Students will be able to demonstrate the following MCOLES outcomes:

I.C.6.1. Obtain a Search Warrant

I.C.6.2. Exercise Safety Precautions When Searching

I.C.6.3. Search Premises or Property with a Warrant

I.C.6.4. Search Persons with a Warrant

I.C.8.1. Search Premises, Property or Passenger Compartment of a Vehicle Incident to an  Arrest

I.C.8.2. Search a Movable Vehicle with Probable Cause and Exigent Circumstances

I.C.8.3. Search Buildings in Hot Pursuit Situations

I.C.8.4. Search Premises or Property with Consent

I.G.1.1. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Provisions of the Child Protection Law

I.G.1.2. Respond to Complaints of Suspected Child or Vulnerable Adult Abuse

I.G.1.3. Investigate Cases of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

I.G.1.4. Investigate Cases of Suspected Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation

I.G.2.1. Demonstrate a Working Knowledge of the Criminal Sexual Conduct Laws

I.G.2.2. Demonstrate an Understanding of the Dynamics of Sexual Assault

I.G.2.3. Respond to a Complaint of Sexual Assault

I.G.2.4. Investigate a Complaint of Sexual Assault

I.G.2.5. Demonstrate an Understanding of a Sexual Assault Personal Protection Order

II.D.1.1. Participate in a Facilitated Discussion Regarding the Importance of Report  Writing

II.D.1.2. Identify the Common Characteristics of a Written Report

II.D.1.3. Gather Information at the Scene for Reports

II.D.1.4. Organize Information in Preparation for Writing the Report

II.D.1.5. Prepare Reports

II.D.1.6. Review and Submit Written Reports

II.E.1.1. Apprehend Juvenile Offenders

II.E.1.2. Detain and Transport Juvenile Offenders

II.E.1.3. Notify Parents/Guardians and/or Proper Authorities of a Juvenile Apprehension

II.E.1.4. Inform Juvenile Offender of Miranda Rights Before Interrogation

II.E.1.5. Counsel Juveniles

II.E.2.1. Conduct Parent-Juvenile Interview(s)

II.E.2.2. Determine the Course of Action Following Parent/Juvenile Conference

II.E.2.3. Inform Parent(s)/Guardian of the Status of the Juvenile Offender’s Case at Time of Release

II.E.2.4. Confer with Juvenile Probation Officer

III.B.1.1. Identify Proper Court for Case Prosecution

III.B.1.2. Prepare Request for Warrant Authorization

III.B.2.1. Confer with Prosecutor or City Attorney Regarding Warrant Authorization

III.B.2.2. Review Warrants for Completeness and Accuracy

III.B.2.3. Swear Out Complaints or Warrants

III.B.2.4. Prepare to Arraign a Defendant

III.B.2.5. Arraign a Defendant in Court

III.B.3.l. Verify Reliability and Credibility of Witnesses

III.B.3.2. Review a Case with Prosecutor or City Attorney to Plan Preparation of Case

III.B.3.3. Check That Witnesses Are Ready for Court Testimony

III.B.3.4. Prepare for Testifying in a Legal Proceeding

III.B.4.1. Demonstrate Proper Demeanor Prior to Testifying in a Legal Proceeding

III.B.4.2. Present Testimony in a Legal Proceeding

III.B.4.3. Review a Case with Prosecutors or City Attorneys Following a Legal Proceeding

III.C.1.1. Determine Validity of Civil Process

III.C.1.2. Enforce a Court Issued Order (e.g., Writs)

III.C.1.3. Serve Probate Orders (e.g., Persons Requiring Treatment, Juveniles, Adult Offenders)

Applied Scenarios: 15-20%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None