Scope and Sequence

Scope and SequenceTEA does not endorse any of the external products, vendors, consultants, or documentations referenced inthis document. Any mention of vendors, products, or services is for informational purposes only.Cluster:Course Name:Course Description:Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and SecurityPrinciples of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (One-half to One Credit)Introduces students to professions in law enforcement, security, corrections, and fire and emergency management services. Students will examine rolesand responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services. The course provides studentswith an overview of the skills necessary for careers in law enforcement, fire service, security, and corrections.Course Requirements:This course is recommended for students in Grades 9 - 12. Equipment/Materials required: State adopted textbooks, case law books, Texas Penal CodeUnits of Study Knowledge and Skills Student Expectations ResourcesI. History and Development of Criminal Law(7) The student understands the historical and philosophicaldevelopment of criminal law. The student is expected to:(A) identify the sources and origin of law in the United States.UA LibrariesA. Enforcement: Federal, State, and Local (B) explain the impact of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights on criminal law I n regardto the rights of citizens;B. Corrections: Federal, State, and Local(C) differentiate between crimes classified as felonies or misdemeanors and the punishments foreach;C. Fire Protection: Local and PrivateSecurity(D) analyze the essential elements and classifications of crime;(F) outline the process by which laws are enactedII. Law Enforcement(8) The student identifies the roles of the public safetyprofessional. The student is expected to:(A) identify career opportunities in federal, state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies;Law SourceFind LawCJ - Chapter 4CJA – Chapters 3, 17CJA - Appendix ACJA - Appendix C – Chapter 4Texas Penal Codehttp://cybrary.info/A. Federal: FBI, Dept. of HomelandSecurity, Secret Service, Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, DEA, USCoast Guard, Treasury Bureau, USPS PostalInspectors, Border Patrol, Customs,Immigration and Naturalization Service(B) identify the education and training required for various levels of law enforcement;B. State: Sheriff's Dept. Texas Departmentof Public Safety(C) discuss the history of policing in the United States;Law SourcePrinciples of GPA. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2009. All rights reserved.1

Units of Study Knowledge and Skills Student Expectations ResourcesC. Local: City Police and Constables(2) The student uses communication skills in creating,expressing, and interpreting information and ideas,including technical terminology and information. Thestudent is expected to:(D) identify the roles an responsibilities of law enforcement professionals;(E) analyze the impact of constitutional law on police as it relates to arrest, use of force, searches,and seizures;(A) model effective use of grammar to demonstrate verbal communication skills;Amnesty(B) execute speaking strategies used to communicate specific ideas to various audiences;Find Law(C) interpret voice quality and delivery to interpret verbal communication; and(D) model effective interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with coworkers and the public. CJ – Chapters 5,6,7,8(3) The student formulates ideas, proposals, and solutionsto address problems related to law, public safety,corrections, and security in order to ensure effective andefficient delivery of services. The student is expected to:(A) use logical constructions to formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to problems;(B) formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to ensure delivery of services; and(C) use critical-thinking skills to solve ethical issues identified in law, public safety, corrections, andsecurity.(5) The student analyzes the legal responsibilitiesassociated with roles and functions within law, public safety,corrections, and security organizations to demonstrate acommitment to professional and ethical behavior. Thestudent is expected to:(A) examine real-world situations involving ethical dilemmas and professional conduct;(B) explain laws, regulations, and policies that govern professionals; and CJA - Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8(C) recommend a strategy for responding to an unethical or illegal situation. CJA - Appendix C – Chapters 3, 4(7) The student understands the historical and philosophicaldevelopment of criminal law. The student is expected to:(E)identify problems commonly associated with the enforcement of criminal laws; andwww.careersafeonline.comIII. Court Roles, Processes and ProceduresA. Functions of the Court: Federal, State,Municipal, Justice of the PeaceB. Roles: Judge, Justice of the Peace,Magistrate, Master-Supreme Court,Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, Defendant,Victims, Court Reporter, Witnesses(9) The student identifies the roles and functions of courtsystems. The student is expected to:(A) identify career opportunities in the court systems;(B) identify the levels and functions of criminal courts;(C) examine the roles of the courtroom work groups such as judges, prosecutors, defense counsel,and bailiffs;Texas Penal CodeLaw SourceC. Courtroom Procedures (D) explain pretrial and courtroom procedures; andD. Sentencing(E) identify types of sentencing and sentencing rules.www.loc.gov/law/index.phpFind LawCJ - 9, 10, 11CJA - Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11CJA - Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11IV. Corrections(3) The student formulates ideas, proposals, and solutionsA. Corrections: Federal, State, Local, to address problems related to law, public safety,Private Prisonscorrections, and security in order to ensure effective andB. Functions: Warden, Officers, Offenders, efficient delivery of services. The student is expected to:Project RIO Assessment Specialist, Principal,Teachers, Adult vs. Juvenile(5) The student analyzes the legal responsibilitiesassociated with roles and functions within law, public safety,corrections, and security organizations to demonstrate acommitment to professional and ethical behavior. Thestudent is expected to:(A) use logical constructions to formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to problems;(B) formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to ensure delivery of services; and(C) use critical-thinking skills to solve ethical issues identified in law, public safety, corrections, andsecurity.(A) examine real-world situations involving ethical dilemmas and professional conduct;(B) explain laws, regulations, and policies that govern professionals; and(C) recommend a strategy for responding to an unethical or illegal situation.cybrary.infoLaw SourceAmnestyPrinciples of GPA. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2009. All rights reserved.2

Units of Study Knowledge and Skills Student Expectations Resources(10) The student identifies the roles and functions of thecorrectional system. The student is expected to:(A) explain career opportunities available in the correctional system, including probation and CJ - Chapter 12parole;(B) explain the duties and responsibilities of correctional officers; CJA - Chapters 12, 13, 14(C) outline the history of prisons in the United States;(D) explain the differences between jails and prisons; CJA - Appendix C – Chapter 12(E) identify the levels of security in prisons and jails; and(F) explain the constitutional rights of inmates in prisons and jails.V. Private Security(3) The student formulates ideas, proposals, and solutions (A) use logical constructions to formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to problems;Find LawA. Corporations to address problems related to law, public safety,(B) formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to ensure delivery of services; andB. Partnerships corrections, and security in order to ensure effective andefficient delivery of services. The student is expected to:(C) use critical-thinking skills to solve ethical issues identified in law, public safety, corrections, andsecurity.C. Sole-Proprietorship(11) The student identifies the roles and functions of private (A) explain the career opportunities available in private security;D. Changing role on Private Security security systems and agencies. The student is expected to:E. Private Investigator License (B) discuss the history and importance of private security in the United States; andF. Security Guard License(C) examine the relationship between private security and public safety agencies.VI. Fire Protection Services(3) The student formulates ideas, proposals, and solutions (A) use logical constructions to formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to problems;Find LawA. Functions to address problems related to law, public safety,(B) formulate ideas, proposals, and solutions to ensure delivery of services; andB. Types of Fires corrections, and security in order to ensure effective andefficient delivery of services. The student is expected to:(C) use critical-thinking skills to solve ethical issues identified in law, public safety, corrections, andsecurity.C. Fire PreventionD. Fire Safety(8) The student identifies the roles of the public safetyprofessional. The student is expected to:(F) examine the role of emergency medical services in public safety; andCJA - Appendix C(12) The student identifies the roles and functions of fire (A) identify the career opportunities in fire protection services;CJA - Chapters 3, 16, 19, 22, 28protection services. The student is expected to:(B) explain the duties and responsibilities of firefighters;(C) recognize the importance of the operation of 911 and computer-aided dispatch systems; and(D) explain the relationship between police, fire, and emergency medical services.VII. Interagency Collaboration(6) The student recognizes the importance of interagency (A) discuss the importance of police, fire, emergency medical services, court, corrections, and Find LawA. Federal cooperation. The student is expected to:security systems working together to protect the public;www.fema.govB. State (B) explain the roles and responsibilities of first responders;C. Local (C) identify jurisdictional problems that may arise as multiple agencies work together; andD. BenefitsE. Challenges(D) differentiate between the roles of private security and public law enforcement agencies.VIII. Personal and Work Related Health, Safety and Ethics(4) The student implements measures to maintain safe and (A) identify the dangers associated with careers in law, public safety, corrections, and security; Find LawA. OSHA: Hazardous MaterialsB. Healthhealthful working conditions in a law and public safetyenvironment. The student is expected to:(B) recommend strategies for issues related to the safety and health of employees based on anassessment of a simulated workplace environment;C. Self-Defense (C) discuss methods for safe handling of hazardous materials; CJA - Chapter 7D. Weapons: Biochemical, Intermediate,OC Pepper Spray, Tasers(D) discuss the importance of good health and physical fitness; and(E) demonstrate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures.CJA - Appendix CCJA - Chapters 16, 19, 22. 28(8) The student identifies the roles of the public safety (G) identify how public safety professionals manage the stress related to these jobs.professional. The student is expected to:IX. High School and Beyond(1) The student achieves academic knowledge and skillsrequired for a career and postsecondary education(A) apply English language arts knowledge and skills required for career and postsecondaryeducation opportunities;Find LawA. Interest Inventory opportunities associated with law, public safety, corrections, (B) apply mathematics knowledge and skills required for career and postsecondary education CJA - Appendix Band security. The student is expected to:opportunities; andB. Job Market (C) apply science knowledge and skills for career and postsecondary education associated with www.fbi.govC. Career and Technical Education law, public safety, corrections, and security.www.usajobs.govD. College www.officer.comPrinciples of GPA. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2009. All rights reserved.3

Units of Study Knowledge and Skills Student Expectations ResourcesE. On the Job Training www.abanet.comF. Salaries: Full-Time vs. Part-Timewww.fjc.govEmployment, Employee Benefitswww.judges.orgwww.isac.comwww.corrections.comwww.appa-net.orgResources: BooksCJ Pearson/Prentice Hall, Criminal Justice, 2003, James Fagin205366937CJAResources: Web SitesUA LibrariesLaw SourceFind LawAmnestyThomson/Wadsworth, Criminal Justice in Action Texas Protective Services Edition (second edition), 2003, Larry Gaines, Roger MillerTexas Penal Codehttp://library.albany.edu/subject/criminal.htmhttp://www.lawsource.com/also/http://www.findlaw.com/http://www.amnesty.org/www.careersafeonline.comhttp://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/pe.toc.htmwww.loc.gov/law/index.phpwww.fema.govwww.fbi.govwww.usajobs.govwww.usdoj.govwww.officer.comwww.abanet.comwww.fjc.govwww.judges.orgwww.corrections.comwww.appa-net.org053464869XAdditional Resources:049500605X Criminal Evidence : Principles and Cases534172911 6 Steps to Effective Writing in Criminal Justice131195131 Careers in Criminal Justice-CD (Software)495600326 Careers in Criminal Justice: From Internship to Promotion314146504 Concise Hornbook Series, Principles of Criminal Law027102920X Cops Across Borders : The Internationalization of U. S. Criminal Law Enforcement763735000 Corrections and the Criminal Justice SystemPrinciples of GPA. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2009. All rights reserved.4