Resource ID:
13621
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
Students will learn about elements of an offense, defenses used, and punishment categories. Students will explore the impact of having a misdemeanor or felony on record and research criminal defenses.
Resource ID:
13697
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
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…
Resource ID:
13703
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
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.
Resource ID:
13617
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will apply their understanding of the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement during arrests of suspects as required by established criminal procedure and case law.
Resource ID:
13653
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson teaches the students to analyze law related to victims and witnesses. Also encourages the students, to apply techniques used to assess risk in vehicle stops, to understand and analyze traffic laws contained in the Texas Transportation Code and…
Resource ID:
13678
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
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.
Resource ID:
13699
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
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.
Resource ID:
13611
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about criminal procedures, the Fourth Amendment, Mapp v. Ohio (1961), Terry v. Ohio (1968), and Tennessee v. Garner (1984). Students will watch a search and seizure video, present about one of the court cases, and…
Resource ID:
13666
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
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…
Resource ID:
13691
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn techniques for conducting interviews and interrogations. Students will then conduct mock interviews and interrogations.
Resource ID:
13720
Grade Range:
9, 10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will conduct research on the levels and functions of city, county, and state level courts.
Resource ID:
13645
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students discuss processing and rights for juveniles in custody.
Resource ID:
13625
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about the Texas Penal Code related to kidnapping, unlawful restraint, and smuggling.
Resource ID:
13706
Grade Range:
9, 10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will learn about the Bill of Rights, elements of a crime, classification of crimes, and procedures for enacting laws. Students will discuss breaking the law and the elements of arrest, research types of crimes and present to the…
Resource ID:
13637
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson provides opportunities for students to investigate victims' rights through discussion and projects.Students in law enforcement will encounter victims of crime and need to be able to relay the rights afforded them under state and federal…
Resource ID:
13627
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
In this lesson, students will distinguish among the different types of crimes and their punishments, and analyze the different positions people have on gun control.
Resource ID:
13619
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
This lesson introduces students to various scenarios of Miranda warning.
Resource ID:
13676
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
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.
Resource ID:
13689
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
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…
Resource ID:
13631
Grade Range:
10, 11, 12
Police officers must respond to property-crime calls. They must be able to distinguish the call as that of a specific property crime to file the appropriate charges. This lesson provides the student the opportunity to practice this skill using case…
