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LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
LEA 104 LEA Law and Legal Matters I
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Examination of the basic concepts, phrases and definitions needed to study criminal law. Includes an analysis of
constitutional requirements, statutes and case law on search and seizure, the conditions under which an officer or citizen
may make an arrest, an officer’s duties and responsibilities prior to and during the arrest, and the rules of evidence. Also
includes summonses and subpoenas, civil processes, and the functions of the various courts, agencies, and laws relating
to juveniles.
Information:
Admission to the Law Enforcement Academy or consent of the Law Enforcement Coordinator is required before enrolling
in this course.
LEA 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 107 together constitute LEA 101.
Offered: Contact department at 206-6569.
LEA 105 LEA Multicultural Issues
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Exploration of the value of diversity in a law enforcement environment. Includes the standards and norms of different
groups and individuals and how they impact the attitudes and behaviors. Also includes the need to adapt interactions
without compromising established societal norms.
Information:
Admission to the Law Enforcement Academy or consent of the Law Enforcement Coordinator is required before enrolling
in this course.
LEA 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 107 together constitute LEA 101.
Offered: Contact department at 206-6569.
LEA 106 LEA Community and Police Relations
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Benefits and methods of developing positive police-community relations and recognizing cultural differences within the
community. Includes the emotional and behavioral indicators of crime victims, personal communication, crime prevention
functions of the patrol officer and various crime prevention programs.
Information:
Admission to the Law Enforcement Academy or consent of the Law Enforcement Coordinator is required before enrolling
in this course.
LEA 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 107 together constitute LEA 101.
Offered: Contact department at 206-6569.
LEA 107 LEA Interpersonal Relations in Law Enforcement
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Exploration of the interactions of law enforcement professionals with peers and the public. Includes the unique roles and
expectations which occur when entering a law enforcement career. Also includes specific methods and techniques used in a
situational interactions.
Information:
Admission to the Law Enforcement Program or permission of the Law Enforcement Department is required before
enrolling in this course.
LEA 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 107 together constitute LEA 101.
Offered: Contact department at 206-6569.
LEA 200 Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) Phase II
16 cr. hrs. 16 periods (16 lec.)
Continuation of LEA 101. Includes the law and legal matters, patrol procedures, traffic enforcement and investigation,
criminal investigation, and records and reports. Also includes standards required of law enforcement personnel and the
functions and responsibilities of the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (Az POST).
Prerequisite(s): LEA 101, or LEA 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 107.
Information:
Admission to the Law Enforcement Academy or consent of the Law Enforcement Coordinator is required before enrolling
in this course.
LEA 201, 202, 203, 204, and 205 together constitute LEA 200.
Offered: Contact department at 206-6569.
LEA 201 LEA Law and Legal Matters II
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Continuation of LEA 104. Includes the proper techniques for giving effective police testimony, outline of the United States
Constitution, Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Title 13, and a review of common civil and criminal liability facing law
enforcement agencies and officers.
Prerequisite(s): LEA 101, or LEA 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 107.
Information:
Admission to the Law Enforcement Academy or consent of the Law Enforcement Coordinator is required before enrolling
in this course.
LEA 201, 202, 203, 204, and 205 together constitute LEA 200.
Offered: Contact department at 206-6569.
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