COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CJLE - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
CJLE 1245. INTERMEDIATE CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (CAPSTONE) (2-1-2) 43.0107
Topics include objectives, preparations, procedures, and methods of crime scene search; value of crime scene sketches and their relationship to crime scene photographs; fingerprints as physical evidence, fingerprint identification and classification, types of impressions and techniques for locating and developing impressions. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJLE 1303. BASIC TELECOMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION (3-0-3) 43.0107
Topics include overview of law enforcement functions, history of public safety communications, federal laws regulating public safety communications, radio communication systems, radio operations, fire and EMS dispatch considerations, telephone operations, law enforcement information systems, communication records, logs and documentation, legal issues, emergency management, police emergency situations, 911 computer aided dispatch, media relations, stress management and crisis intervention. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJLE 1327. INTERVIEWING AND REPORT WRITING FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONS (3-0-3) 43.0107
Instruction and skill development in interviewing, note-taking and report writing in the criminal justice context. Development of skills to conduct investigations by interviewing witnesses, victims and suspects properly. Organization of information regarding incidents into effective written reports. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJLE 1333. TRAFFIC LAW AND INVESTIGATION (3-0-3) 43.0107
Instruction in the basic principles of traffic control, traffic law enforcement, court procedures and traffic law. Emphasis on the need for a professional approach in dealing with traffic law violators and the police role in accident investigation and traffic supervision. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJLE 1358. RIGHTS OF PRISONERS (3-0-3) 43.0107
Legal rights of convicted offenders incarcerated in state and federal penal institutions. Emphasizes constitutional principles, case law, and federal and state statutes concerning prisoner rights. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJLE 1506. BASIC PEACE OFFICER I (3-8-5) 43.0107
Basic preparation for a new peace officer taken in conjunction with Basic peace Officer II, III and IV to satisfy the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) approved Basic Peace Officer Training Academy. Prerequisite: approval of department advisor. Assessment Levels R2, E2, M1.
CJLE 1512. BASIC PEACE OFFICER II (3-8-5) 43.0107
Basic preparation for a new peace officer taken in conjunction with Basic peace Officer I, III and IV to satisfy the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) approved Basic Peace Officer Training Academy. Prerequisite: approval of department advisor. Assessment Levels R2, E2, M1.
CJLE 1518. BASIC PEACE OFFICER III (3-8-5) 43.0107
Basic preparation for a new peace officer taken in conjunction with Basic Peace Officer I, II and IV to satisfy the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) approved Basic Peace Officer Training Academy. Prerequisite: approval of department advisor. Assessment Levels R2, E2, M1.
CJLE 1524. BASIC PEACE OFFICER IV (3-8-5) 43.0107
Basic preparation for a new peace officer taken in conjunction with Basic peace Officer I, II and III to satisfy the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCLEOSE) approved Basic Peace Officer Training Academy. Prerequisite: approval of department advisor. Assessment Levels R2, E2, M1.
CJLE 2333. ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS (3-0-3) 43.0107
Advanced course in emergency communications including financing and funding alternatives, interagency and jurisdictional/political considerations, technical system designs, public education, database development for computer aided dispatch and 911 and communication center management. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJLE 2345. VICE AND NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION (3-0-3) 43.0107
Study of various classifications of commonly used narcotics, dangerous drugs, gambling, sex crimes, fraud, gangs and investigative techniques; and identification of proper interdiction procedures and techniques. Assessment Levels: R2, E2, M1.
CJLE 2386. INTERNSHIP LAW ENFORCEMENT/POLICE SCIENCE (CAPSTONE) (1-8-3) 43.0107
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.