CJS 2241 - Police Response and Human Behavior

1. Drug laws
2. Predatory offenders
3. Domestic abuse
4. Victims’ rights
5. People with disabilities
6. Crisis response
7. Computer forensics
8. Terrorism
9. Mental Health Disorders

1. discuss the importance of a survival mindset for officers including: physical and psychological preparation for force encounter, risks associated with complacency, and wearing body armor and other safety equipment (1.8.1).
2. identify the physiological, psychological and emotional effects of stress (1.8.2).
3. explain some of the stressors encountered by peace officers and their effect on officers and their families including: duty related stressors, i.e. frequent encounters with illegal or unethical behaviors, emotionally charged scenes, people in distress, trauma and tragedy, stressors related to fatigue and shiftwork, and stress and long term effects associated with hypervigilance (1.8.3).
4. discuss physical and psychological effects of stress before, during and after a high risk stress on the body including the brain, vision hearing, muscles and respiratory system, and the nervous and cardiovascular systems and how knowledge of the effects of stress in high risk or life threatening situations can help officers perform under stress (1.8.4).
5. discuss critical incident debriefing and identify support services and resources for peace officers (1.8.5).
6. discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and cue stress disorders and their symptoms (1.8.6).
7. describe officer survival/safety issues relative to a variety of peace officer duties, including traffic enforcement, arrest, vehicle stops, felony stops, pursuits, and plain clothes and undercover work (1.8.7).
8. explain special Minnesota peace officer duties associated with specific statutes including: informing crime victims of their rights and assisting victims of violent crime including domestic assault, restraining orders and orders for protection, data collection on battered women cases, interviewing child abuse victims, officer responsibilities regarding missing children, and mandated reporter for child abuse and vulnerable adults (2.5.7).
9. discuss the problem of sexual exploitation of youth including: the cycle of recruitment the meaning of sex trafficking and its impact on sex trafficking victims, the makeup of typical users of sexually exploited youth, how sexually exploited youth are marketed, resources for victims of human trafficking and barriers to getting help, and the consequences of sexual exploitation of youth and the significance of intervention on victims and society (2.7.6).
10. describe current and emerging drug trends in prescription drug abuse and abuse of controlled substances and narcotics (2.11.1).
11. describe the relationship between drug abuse and crime (2.11.2).
12. explain the impact of evolving drug laws on law enforcement including the legalization of medicinal marijuana and the legalization of recreational marijuana in some states (2.11.3).
13. define the term predatory offender and describe Minnesota’s predatory offender registration system including risk levels that may be assigned to offenders (2.13.1).
14. describe when law enforcement agencies are required to provide community notifications regarding predatory offenders and who to contact for assistance with community notifications (2.13.2).
15. explain roles peace officers may take in helping predatory offenders understand and complete the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s predatory offender registration form and in conducting compliance checks on registered predatory offenders (2.13.3).
16. define the terms crime and crimes of violence as found in Minnesota Statute (2.14.1).
17. discuss how anger, intimidation, isolation, restriction of freedom, economic abuse, emotional abuse, threats and psychological abuse, physical abuse and sexual abuse are methods of exerting power and control (2.14.3).
18. describe stalking and how it has changed with technological advances (2.14.4).
19. describe community resources and supportive services for individuals and families involved in abusive situations (2.15.4).
20. describe who is mandated to report suspected child and vulnerable adult abuse and the ramifications of not reporting (2.15.8).
21. explain what legally constitutes domestic abuse and assault (2.16.1).
22. discuss the dynamics of domestic violence including the phases of abusive behavior, the progression of violence, the use of power to attain control of a relationship, the effects of abuse, and the societal forces that may perpetuate an atmosphere conducive to abuse (2.16.2).
23. discuss types of abuse including physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and economic (2.16.3).
24. discuss characteristics of batterers and victims and the effects of domestic violence including: how fear and social stigma related to domestic violence affect victim behavior, and issues related to children as victims and witnesses at domestic violence scenes (2.16.4).
25. define the following terms outlined in Minnesota Statute:  domestic abuse, family or household member, qualified domestic violence-related offense (QDRO), order for protection, exparte order, domestic abuse no contact order, harassment restraining order, harassment, and stalking (2.16.5).
26. identify significant aspects of Minn. Stat. related to domestic abuse (Minn. Stat. 629.341 and 518.B01, 609.749, 609.2242) including what legally constitutes domestic assault, elements of various levels of domestic assault, and enhancement for prior domestic violence related offense convictions (2.16.6).
27. discuss family violence prevention techniques and common resources and referral agencies for victims of family violence (2.16.7).
28. explain investigative procedures in domestic violence situations related to: interpreting the law when making arrest decisions in domestic violence cases, including when arrest is mandatory and identifying the primary aggressor. The role of protective orders when to complete the short form for the order for protection communication techniques that may be effective involatile situations and why victims may be reluctant to press charges or testify (2.16.8).
29. explain the peace officer’s role in providing victim’s rights information to victims of domestic assault (2.16.9).
30. explain the requirements for making an arrest and reporting in domestic assault situations (2.16.10).
31. discuss when warrantless arrests may be made and when enhancements for previous assaults may be considered (2.16.11).
32. identify and describe the dynamics associated with the victim experience and myths surrounding trauma and victimization (2.18.1).
33. describe the current state of victim’s rights in the criminal justice system (Minn. Stat. 611A) (2.18.2).
34. explain the peace officer’s role in advising victims regarding shelter and assistance and the importance of demonstrating compassion and concern for victims (2.18.3).
35. discuss the importance of confidentiality of a victim’s address/location, and connecting victims with victim crisis services (2.18.4).
36. discuss culturally responsive approaches to dealing with victims of violent crimes (2.18.5).
37. explain the use of the crime victim notification form (2.18.6).
38. explain peace officer duties relative to obtaining assistance with non-English speaking victims or victims with communications disabilities (2.18.7).
39. explain the intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act (2.19.1).
40. discuss the rights of people who have disabilities to the same service law enforcement provides to anyone else and stereotypes and biases some people may have toward people with disabilities (2.19.2).
41. describe major areas of physical and mental disabilities requiring public section accommodations (2.19.3).
42. identify special communications issues peace officers may encounter and discuss reasonable and appropriate actions officers may take to improve communication with individuals: coping with communication disorders including hearing impairment whose mobility impairment restricts communication and coping with autism spectrum disorders, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or intellectual disabilities (2.19.4).
43. discuss methods for communicating with, assisting, or intervening in circumstances involving individuals who demonstrate indications of a variety of physical disabilities or mental impairments (Minn. Stat. 626.8455) (2.19.5).
44. discuss emergency and non-emergency law enforcement situations involving people who have mobility disabilities, mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy or seizure disorders, speech disabilities, deafness or hard of hearing, and blindness or low vision and appropriate law enforcement response to those situations including making modifications or providing accommodations when appropriate (2.19.6).
45. given scenarios that involve people with a variety of physical or mental conditions that limits their movement, senses, or activities, in roles of crime suspects, victims or witnesses, discuss what appropriate and reasonable actions peace officers may need to take depending on the circumstances and abilities of the individuals involved (2.19.7).
46. discuss how peace officers may provide respectful, appropriate and reasonable assistance when it is needed to people with physical or mental conditions that limit their movement, senses or activities (2.19.8).
47. describe the major and severe forms of mental illness (2.20.1).
48. describe the symptoms of major mental illnesses and how they manifest in adults and children, i.e., those associated with antisocial personality disorders, autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder and manic behavior disorders, depression, dis-associative disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, and Tourette’s syndrome (2.20.2).
49. identify signs and characteristics that may be indicative of suicidal individuals (2.20.3).
50. discuss signs and symptoms of excited delirium and its relationship to mental illness, drugs and sudden death (2.20.4).
51. discuss bias that comes from the stigma of mental illness and the rights of individuals dealing with mental illness to the same fair treatment and police protection as anyone else (2.20.5).
52. discuss the Minnesota Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) model (2.20.6).
53. discuss how substance abuse can mimic or contribute to mental illness (2.20.7).
54. explain how medications may influence behaviors of individuals dealing with mental illness and why people don’t always take their medications (2.20.8).
55. discuss problems military veterans may have reintegrating into society, how these problems may involve law enforcement and special considerations for dealing with veteran in crisis (2.20.9).
56. discuss the role of peace officers in managing and de-escalating hostile situations including how the attitude and expectations of an officer influences responses in crisis situations (2.21.1).
57. describe anger/conflict management strategies useful to officers in resolving problems that arise in law enforcement settings (2.21.2).
58. identify strategies and de-escalation techniques officers may use to manage conflict, reduce anger, and improve communication and cooperation and de-escalate volatile or hostile situations (2.21.3).
59. distinguish between characteristics of passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior (2.21.4).
60. discuss body language behaviors that signal potential conflict escalation (2.21.5).
61. explain the principles of crisis intervention/negotiations (2.21.6).
62. demonstrate basic knowledge of abnormal psychology (2.21.7).
63. explain various communications techniques that may be effective in a crisis situation and how techniques may vary depending on whether the situation involves mental illness, substance induced behavior, or other causes (2.21.8).
64. explain when to yield crisis management to other authorities (2.21.9).
65. explain strategies that may be employed when hostages are involved in a crisis situation (2.21.10).
66. identify and discuss crimes commonly described as cyber-crime or internet crime (2.23.1).

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