Law Enforcement II
Law Enforcement II
- Clusters: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
- Pathways: Law Enforcement Services
- Courses: Law Enforcement II
- Grade range: 9, 10, 11, 12, Postsecondary
- Release date: 12-14-2017
- Tags: Telecommunications, Law Enforcement, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills, Team Building, Team, Civil Law, Civil Procedure, Force, Police Officer, Deadly Force, Reasonable Force, Prisoner Transport, Emerging Technologies, Agencies, Integration, Audio, Video, Crime Scene, Roles, Responsibility, Courtroom, Special Populations, Legal System, Victims, Hazardous Materials, Explosives, Communication, Body Language, Hostage Situation, Crisis Situation, Hate Crimes, Legislation, , Miranda Rights, Confession, Interview, Wildlife, Urban Deer, Crash Scene, Investigation, Office of Emergency Management, Emergency Management, Emergency Operations Plan, Emergency, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Emergency Organization, Emergency Official, Role, Emergencies, Emergency Agency, Emergency Management Flowchart, Recommended Prerequisites Law Enforcement I, First Responder, Law, Enforcement, Alcohol, Beverage, Prevention, consumption, TABC
Description
Law Enforcement II provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Students will understand ethical and legal responsibilities, patrol procedures, first responder roles, telecommunications, emergency equipment operations, and courtroom testimony.
This binder does not contain all lesson plans for this course. This content can be used with any textbook or instructional materials. If locally adapted, make sure all TEKS are covered.
Resources
Scope and Sequence
Scope and Sequence: Law Enforcement II
Resource ID: 19446
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
CTE TEKS - Implemented 2017-2018, adopted in 2015
Law Enforcement II course scope and sequence within the Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Career Cluster® summarizes the content to be taught, and one possible order for teaching the units of instruction. A brief description of each unit and the corresponding TEKS are included. This scope and sequence may be adapted or adopted by the local education agency.
Unit 1: Professional Standards and Communication Skills
Lesson Plan: Interpersonal Skills
Resource ID: 13666
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
Interpersonal skills are important in law enforcement careers. Law enforcement professionals must be able to utilize interpersonal skills as they carry out their professional duties. This lesson explores interpersonal skills and provides students opportunities to practice it.
Lesson Plan: Emerging Technologies in Law Enforcement
Resource ID: 13703
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
In this lesson, students will research new technologies used in law enforcement, new technologies being developed, and analyze considerations for agencies to update or integrate new technology.
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
Resource ID: CSLP01
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
Unit 2: Telecommunications
Lesson Plan: Telecommunications
Resource ID: 13668
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
This lesson is focused on effective and efficient communication with other law enforcement officials. The phonetic alphabet is covered in depth.
Lesson Plan: Crowd Control
Resource ID: 13685
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
There are times an officer will come across riotous crowds on the street. The officer needs to be able to safely control the crowds while working as a team with other officers. This lesson will introduce students to effective ways of crowd control operations performed by officers.
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
Resource ID: CSLP01
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
Unit 3: Use of Force
Lesson Plan: Use of Force
Resource ID: 13687
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
This lesson will help students understand when to use force and how much force to use. Police work is a profession where the use of force, sometimes deadly force, can be an everyday element of the job. An officer needs to understand his or her limits in order to effectively make arrests and do the job without getting into legal trouble.
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
Resource ID: CSLP01
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
Unit 4: Conflict Management, Crisis Situations, and Crowd Control
Lesson Plan: Conflict Resolution
Resource ID: 13672
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
In this lesson, students learn about conflict resolution skills. This lesson includes activities that can be used in multiple classes.
Lesson Plan: Crisis Management in Law Enforcement
Resource ID: 13674
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
This lesson is an introduction to crisis management in law enforcement with an emphasis on hostage situations and negotiations.
Lesson Plan: Crowd Control
Resource ID: 13685
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
There are times an officer will come across riotous crowds on the street. The officer needs to be able to safely control the crowds while working as a team with other officers. This lesson will introduce students to effective ways of crowd control operations performed by officers.
Lesson Plan: Use of Force
Resource ID: 13687
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
This lesson will help students understand when to use force and how much force to use. Police work is a profession where the use of force, sometimes deadly force, can be an everyday element of the job. An officer needs to understand his or her limits in order to effectively make arrests and do the job without getting into legal trouble.
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
Resource ID: CSLP01
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
Unit 5: Accident Investigations
Lesson Plan: Crash Scene Investigation
Resource ID: 13695
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
This lesson familiarizes students with the laws and policies regarding vehicle crashes, as there is a large amount of detail that goes into investigating and documenting a motor vehicle crash.
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
Resource ID: CSLP01
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
Unit 6: Transportation, Interviews, and Interrogations
Lesson Plan: Interview and Interrogation
Resource ID: 13691
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
In this lesson, students will learn techniques for conducting interviews and interrogations. Students will then conduct mock interviews and interrogations.
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
Resource ID: CSLP01
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
Unit 7: Legal Proceedings
Lesson Plan: Courtroom Roles and Responsibilities
Resource ID: 13670
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
This lesson teaches students about appropriate courtroom procedures and roles. A mock-trial is held to help students understand the importance of each role.
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
Resource ID: CSLP01
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
Unit 8: Custody and Interrogation
Lesson Plan: Civil Procedure
Resource ID: 13682
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
Law Enforcement officers primarily handle criminal law activities. However, there are some circumstances in which a law enforcement officer may become involved in the civil process. Officers must understand the different types of civil service, the limits on the use of force and entry, and the civil process that has criminal penalties. This lesson familiarizes students with the civil procedures followed by the officers in law enforcement.
Lesson Plan: Prisoner Transport
Resource ID: 13689
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
The transportation of prisoners by an officer must be conducted in a manner that provides for the safety of the officer, the prisoners, and the general public. Through this lesson, students will understand the safe procedures for transporting and searching prisoners without violating their constitutional rights.
Lesson Plan: Hazardous Materials and Explosive Devices
Resource ID: 13699
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
This lesson is an introduction to the proper procedures for handling and managing explosives and other hazardous materials. A mock bomb threat and response activity is included.
Unit 9: Victims
Lesson Plan: More Victims’ Rights
Resource ID: 13676
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
In this lesson, students learn about victims' rights. The lesson also emphasizes the importance of legal recourse, court procedures and working with individuals with special needs.
Lesson Plan: Hate Crimes
Resource ID: 13678
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
In this lesson, students will learn about different types of hate crimes. In addition, they will learn about why hate crimes occur, and the legislation surrounding hate crimes.
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
Resource ID: CSLP01
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
Unit 10: Family Violence
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document and TEKS.
Resource ID: CSLP02
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
Unit 11: Alcohol and Beverage Laws
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document and TEKS.
Resource ID: CSLP02
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
Teacher Guidebook for Criminal Justice Law Enforcement II
Resource ID: TABC_LEII
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
TABC
Institutional Organization: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)
Too Young To Drink is a website created by the Education and Prevention Division of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to help serve the communities of Texas by providing an easier way to resource information and order our publications.
Underage alcohol consumption has been a primary focus of the agency for many years and will continue to garner great attention and effort by the TABC. To assist the agency in meeting these goals, the Education and Prevention Division was created in 2005 being home to several core areas that assist in the development and implementation of the agencies education programs, including Grants and Seller/Server Training.
Unit 12: Positive Community Relationships
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document and TEKS.
Resource ID: CSLP02
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
Unit 13: Reports and Crime Scenes
Lesson Plan: Interpersonal Skills
Resource ID: 13666
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
Interpersonal skills are important in law enforcement careers. Law enforcement professionals must be able to utilize interpersonal skills as they carry out their professional duties. This lesson explores interpersonal skills and provides students opportunities to practice it.
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
Resource ID: CSLP01
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
Unit 14: Disasters and Response Systems
Lesson Plan: Emergency Management
Resource ID: 13697
Grade Range: 10, 11, 12
Institutional Organization: UNT
This lesson focuses on learning about emergency management, the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs), the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), state emergency organizations, local emergency officials and organizations, and the role of law enforcement in emergencies.
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
Resource ID: CSLP01
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
Unit 15: Patrol Procedures and Responses
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document and TEKS.
Resource ID: CSLP02
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.