CJS2230 — Legal Issues and Procedures in Policing
CJS 2230 - Legal Issues and Procedures in Policing CJS 2230 - Legal Issues and Procedures in Policing 3 Credits Explores the principles of criminal procedure and the rules established by the U.S. Supreme Court relating to suspect identification, search and seizure, arrest procedures, interrogation of suspects, and the legal processes applicable to policing. Students will study the legal concepts involved in the application of various amendments to policing as well as the Minnesota State Constitution, the U.S. Constitution and their procedural requirements. This course promotes five core values: Accountability, Compassion/Empathy, Integrity, Cultural Responsiveness, and Interpersonal Communication. These core values serve as the foundation to prepare future public servant leaders. Major Content Areas Criminal law and criminal procedure Constitutional rights during policing, court processes, and correctional sentencing Search and seizure requirements Suspect identification methods Arrest procedures Use of force continuum Search warrant preparation, execution, and warrantless searches Application of due process Rights and processes related to a fair and speedy trial and the right to a jury trial Provisions of the Constitution, Bill of Rights and case laws impact on policing Learning