CJS 2224 Criminal Justice Report Writing

Description

Criminal Justice Report Writing develops the students understanding of legal, procedural, and need for factual reports in the criminal justice process.  Students will be exposed to a variety of reports and forms used in law enforcement as well as a variety of report writing mediums including computer applications.  Students will practice writing reports in a detailed chronological order using proper formatting.  Emphasis will be placed on proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and the ability to create a clear and concise meaning throughout the report. 

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Formally accepted into Peace Officer Program

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Communication

2. Warrants, Subpoenas, Orders and Summons

3. Minnesota Criminal Code and Statutes

4. Racially Based Profiling and Bias Motivated Crime

5. Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crises

6. Practical Criminal Justice Writing

7. Peace Officer Testimony

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to successfully identify the knowledge base, respond to and properly handle all task associated with the following Professional Police Officer Education (PPOE) Learning objectives required by the Minnesota POST Board:

• Communication 1.1.6

• Warrants, Subpoenas, Orders and Summons 2.3.2

• Minnesota Criminal Code and Statutes 2.5.4

• Racially Based Profiling and Bias Motivated Crime 2.12.3

• Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crises 2.22.4

• Practical Law Enforcement Writing 3.1.1,3.1.2,3.1.3,3.1.4

• Peace Officer Testimony 3.3.1

Credit Details

Lecture: 1

Lab: 1

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None