CRIJ-2323 Legal Aspects

Police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest, search, and seizure; police liability. Lec 3, Cr 3

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CRIJ-1310

Outcomes

  1. Explain the basis of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, including special emphasis on the freedom of the individual and human rights.
  2. Understand the procedures to be followed in the prevention and suppression of offenses.
  3. Understand the requirements and procedures for search warrants.
  4. Understand the legal authorities as they pertain to the role of the peace officer and the rights of citizens regarding arrest.
  5. Identify the liability assumed resulting from improper acts or failure to act during daily law enforcement duties.