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Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Petition, & Assembly. |
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Self-Incrimination, Double Jeopardy, & Due Process.
"Pleading the Fifth" |
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Protects against cruel & unusual punishment & Excessive bail & fines. |
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Right to Due Process, Which prevents citizens from being illegally deprived of life, liberty, or property. |
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Seizure-Restricting someone's liberty by: |
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Using physical force or a show of authority. |
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Physical contact by officer
Presence of multiple LEO's
Brandishing weapon
Commanding tone of voice
Use of sirens or flashers
Attempting to control ability to flee |
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Five Standards of proof (The Pyramid) |
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Absolute Proof
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Probable Cause/Reasonable Belief
Reasonable Suspicion
Gut Hunch |
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Define Reasonable Suspicion |
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Facts based on training, education, & experience that leads you to suspect a crime has, is, or is about to be committed. |
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Factors of Reasonable Suspicion |
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Time
Location
Clothing
Demeanor
Body Language
Behavior
Smell |
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Why is ethical Law Enforcement important? |
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Career Survival.
Media Coverage.
Community views of the agency.
In-House dissension.
Personal stress. |
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Elements that don't provide reasonable suspicion on their own: |
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Flight.
Anonymous Tip.
Race, ethnicity, gender, etc.
Refusal to give name/ID voluntarily. |
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Facts AND Circumstance based on training, education, & experience that leads an officer believe a crime has, is, or is about to be committed. |
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With Probable Cause you can: |
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Arrest a suspect.
Retrieve an arrest warrant.
Retrieve a search warrant. |
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What are your general duties in making an arrest? |
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Announce Purpose/Capacity.
Give Reason for arrest. |
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With Probable Cause when can you arrest someone? |
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24/7-Anytime day or night 7 days a week.
All necessary and reasonable force may be used.
Need not retreat if met with resistance. |
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When can you arrest someone without a warrant? |
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Probable cause a felony warrant exists.
Person has committed crime in LEO's view.
Person has committed or is committing a felony.
Person has committed committing a misdemeanor & there are exigent circumstances. |
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When does the 4th Amendment apply? |
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Search was a product of governmental conduct.
Individual has an expectation of privacy.
The expectation to privacy is one recognized by society. |
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Where is there an expectation of privacy? |
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On/In a:
Person
House
Papers
Effects(Personal Items) |
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When something is exposed to the public it has a: |
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Lesser Expectation of privacy. |
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Examples of increased expectation of privacy: |
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Closed Blinds
Privacy Fence |
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Is there any evidence that an individual has retained a reasonable expectation of privacy over the place/object.
If it's abandoned there's no expectation of privacy.(Trash, Anything thrown out)
If not in possession doesn't always mean it's been abandoned. (Lost purse/wallet, "Abandoned" house) |
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Immediate area surrounding the home
How often the area is used
Steps taken by the resident to protect area from others-(Privacy) |
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Agreement between two or more people to commit a crime AND an overt act towards that crime. (Buying explosives to blow up someone's house) |
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Intent to commit a crime
Overt act towards the crime
Failure to commit crime |
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Knowingly placing another in fear |
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Assault plus one or more of the following:
Use of a deadly weapon.
Being disguised in any way to conceal your identity.
With intent to commit a felony. |
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Knowingly/Recklessly causing bodily harm to another person.
Knowingly causing physical contact with another person in a rude, angry, or insulting manner. |
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Knowingly/Recklessly causing great bodily harm to another person.
Knowingly/Recklessly causing bodily harm with a weapon.
Knowingly causing physical contact with another person in a rude, angry, or insulting manner with a weapon. |
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More than bumps, bruises, and scratches but less than life threatening/life crippling. |
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Life threatening/Life crippling |
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Battery plus:
The victim is a family member or household member. |
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Any Battery
DUI
Fleeing/Attempt to allude
Stalking |
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Battery against a school employee |
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Battery plus:
The victim is a school employee on school property, or at a school sponsored event, and is currently on the job.
Must be a K-12 employee |
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One or more of the following acts that a person knows or should know will alarm, anger, or disturb others OR provoke an assault or other breach of peace.
Brawling/Fighting
Disturbing a lawful meeting or assembly
"Fighting Words" or engaging in noisy conduct to purposefully alarm, anger, or stir resentment in others. |
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Communicated threat to commit violence with the intent to cause fear; or cause the evacuation, lock-down, or disruption of ongoing activities.
Adulteration/Contamination of food, beverage, or drugs.
Exposing any animal to a contagious or infectious disease. |
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Aggravated Criminal Threat |
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Evacuation/Lock-down/Disruption of activities occurs. |
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Taking or confining a person by force, threat, or deception with intent to hold such person:
For ransom, or as a shield/hostage
To facilitate flight or commission of any crime.
To inflict bodily injury, or to terrorize the victim or another person.
To interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function. |
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Kidnapping plus:
Bodily harm is inflicted upon the person kidnapped |
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Ability to perform physical activities with enough reserve for emergency situations without undue fatigue and with ample energy to enjoy leisure time. |
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Top Six Major Causes of Death in the U.S. |
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Heart Disease
Cancer
Stroke
Lung Disease
Accidents
Diabetes |
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Define Habits associated with good health |
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Exercise & Nutritional balance
Exercise reduces risk of adverse health problems
Some activity is better than none |
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Risk Factors for cardiovascular disease |
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Increasing Age
Male Sex(Gender)
Heredity(Including Race)
Tobacco smoke
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Physical Inactivity
Obesity/overweight
Diabetes |
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Dietary guidelines for healthy balance of food |
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Watch what you eat
Balance caloric intake, exercise, & diet
Food Pyramid-Eat various nutritional foods and add exercise |
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Demonstrate taking your pulse |
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Heart Rate Monitor
Neck(Carotid Artery)
Wrist
Start with zero, take pulse for 30 seconds, multiply by two. |
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The target zone for physical activity
For moderate activity 50-70% of max heart rate
For intense activity 70-85% of max heart rate |
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Benefits of Strength training |
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Metabolism
Muscle Mass & Strength
Stamina, Energy, & Endurance
Functional Mobility
Balance & Coordination
Mental Alertness
Ability to perform challenges of daily life w/ less chance of injury
Muscle Strength, Tone, & Firmness
Strength of tendons/ligaments
Bone density & Strength
Personal appearance |
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Identify healthy body fat levels |
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Use BMI formula:
[(your weight) x 2] divided by (your height in inches) divided by ( your height in inches again)
Below 18.5=Underweight
18.5-24.9=Normal
25-29.9=Overweight
30 and above=Obese |
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Increase Flexibility
Increase Range of Motion
Improve Circulation
Reduce Stress |
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Benefits of Aerobic Exercises |
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Greater endurance
Enhanced circulation
Lower Blood pressure |
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Five Basic Aerobic Sports |
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Running/Jogging
Brisk Walk
Cycling
Swimming
Circuit Course |
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Slow-to-moderate activity that prepares body for sustained activity
Warms muscles & decreases risk of injury
Lubricates joints & increases elasticity of connective tissue
Reduces soreness & tightness after exercising
Psychological prep before workout |
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Lower Body temperature after vigorous exercise
Gradually lowers and slows down heart rate
Controlled breathing & good posture; continue until heart rate lowers then relax
Stretch after cool down & remember to re-hydrate to stay more flexible |
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Relevance of Fitness to Officer Survival |
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Suspect will reconsider resisting a physically fit officer
Job routine doesn't maintain physical condition
Physically fit officers are more confident in their abilities
Officer is more likely to avoid injury when an offender is resisting.
Fit officer has more options in the level of force used to overcome an offender. |
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What is the Constitution? |
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The United States Constitution embodies the fundamental principles of our government. Our Constitution, adopted by sovereign power, is amendable by that power only. All laws, executive actions, and judicial decisions must conform to the Constitution. |
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Where does the constitution come from? |
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The Constitution was written in the 18th century. The Bill of Rights, or first Ten Amendment to the Constitution, was not adopted until 1791. The Bill of Rights contains the vast bulk of fundamental rights, which for the basis for much of our case and statutory law. |
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How is the Constitution relevant to LE? |
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As Law Enforcement officers, you are sworn to uphold the Constitution. Understanding constitutional privileges is crucial to avoid civil liability. Also, to assure evidence is admissible in criminal matters. |
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Identify the Development and purpose of the Constitution (Articles) |
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Article 1-Legislative Branch
Article 2-Executive Branch
Article 3-Judicial Branch
Article 4-Relations Between the states(Full Faith and credit clause)
Article 5-The Amendment Process
Article 6-General Provisions, Supremacy of the Constitution(Supremacy Clause)
Article 7-Ratification Process |
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Define the Bill of rights and why it applies to the states |
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It was not until the 1960's that the US Supreme Court became heavily involved involved in interpreting how the Bill of Rights applied to the actions of LE Officers.
The Bill of Rights encompasses much of what you will have to face as LE officers. Issues involving search and seizure, confessions, use of force and the First Amendment, are just a few practice applications of the Bill of Rights. |
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Rights of the accused in a criminal manner:
speedy and public trial
right to jury trial
rights of confrontation and compulsion
right to counsel
jurisdiction
right to an attorney
informed of nature of charges |
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Identify the Role of the US Supreme Court as the interpreter of the Constitution |
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The United States Supreme Court has the power to determine the constitutionality and therefore, the validity of the acts of the other branches of government. Therefore, the United States Supreme Court is the final arbiter of constitutional interpretation in this country. |
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