Discipline: Administration of Justice Degree Credit  [X]
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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Administration of Justice A14A


COURSE DESCRIPTION
A14A Search Warrant Preparation Workshop Units: 0.25
 
Prerequisite(s): None.

Limitation on Enrollment: Must be sworn peace officer
This course will instruct law enforcement personnel in the proper techniques used in the preparation of search warrants. The course will include construction of a "hero section," and supporting documentation needed to receive judicial endorsement. Also, practical exercises in search warrant preparation are reviewed. 6 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
This course will instruct law enforcement personnel in the proper techniques used in the preparation of search warrants.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.    Identify the legal and statutory requirements for obtaining a search warrant.

2.    Describe the legal procedure for obtaining a search warrant.

3.    Demonstrate search warrant preparation.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 

1.    Introduction to Search Warrants                   

2.    Law and Legal Procedure                       

3.    Search Warrant Preparation                   

Students are also assigned reading, writing and other outside assignments equivalent to two hours per one hour lecture.
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

•    Skill practice
•    Problem solving activities
•    Lab demonstrations
•    Simulation exercises
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

•    Skill demonstrations/class performance and skill performance
•    Final examination
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

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