Courses

TOPIC 1-1  Sources of Law

• TLO 1-1-1  Classify the sources of law in the United States.
• TLO 1-1-2  Explain the difference between statutory law and common law.

TOPIC 1-2  Hierarchy of Law

• TLO 1-2-1  Order the sources of law based on superiority.
• TLO 1-2-2  Explain the supremacy rules for each source of law.

TOPIC 1-3  Role of Policy

• TLO 1-3-1  Explain the relationship between law and policy.

TOPIC 2-1  Components of the U.S. Constitution

• TLO 2-1-1  Describe the organization of the U.S. Constitution.
• TLO 2-1-2  Explain the organization and powers of the United States government as established in the first three articles of the U.S. Constitution.

TOPIC 2-2  The Bill of Rights and Law Enforcement

• TLO 2-2-1  Explain how the Bill of Rights directly governs law enforcement action.
• TLO 2-2-2  Describe how the rights recognized in the First Amendment impact law enforcement action.
• TLO 2-2-3  Describe how the rights recognized in the Second Amendment impact law enforcement action.
• TLO 2-2-4  Describe how the rights recognized in the Fourth Amendment impact law enforcement action.
• TLO 2-2-5  Describe how the rights recognized in the Fifth Amendment impact law enforcement action.
• TLO 2-2-6  Describe how the rights recognized in the Sixth Amendment impact law enforcement action.
• TLO 2-2-7  Describe how the rights recognized in the Eighth Amendment impact law enforcement action.

TOPIC 2-3  The Fourteenth Amendment and Law Enforcement

• TLO 2-3-1  Explain the incorporation doctrine.
• TLO 2-3-2  Identify the rights in the Bill of Rights incorporated under the Fourteenth Amendment relating to law enforcement action.
• TLO 2-3-3  Explain how the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment governs law enforcement action.

TOPIC 3-1  The Fourth Amendment

• TLO 3-1-1  Explain the historical development of the rights protected by the Fourth Amendment.
• TLO 3-1-2  Describe the two components of the Fourth Amendment.

TOPIC 3-2  The Reasonableness Requirement

• TLO 3-2-1  Explain the primacy of the reasonableness requirement of the Fourth Amendment.
• TLO 3-2-2  Describe the reasonableness requirement of the Fourth Amendment.

TOPIC 3-3  The Warrant Clause

• TLO 3-3-1  Explain the requirements imposed by the Warrant Clause of the Fourth Amendment.
• TLO 3-3-2  Explain the importance of the particularity requirement in the Warrant Clause of the Fourth Amendment.

TOPIC 3-4  The Levels of Certainty

• TLO 3-4-1  Order the levels of certainty as they relate to one another.
• TLO 3-4-2  Define probable cause.
• TLO 3-4-3  Explain the methods of establishing probable cause.
• TLO 3-4-3  Describe how reasonable suspicion relates to probable cause.

TOPIC 3-5  The Exclusionary Rule

• TLO 3-5-1  Explain the historical development of the exclusionary rule.
• TLO 3-5-2  Identify the purpose of the exclusionary rule.
• TLO 3-5-3  Explain the operation of the exclusionary rule.
• TLO 3-5-4  Explain the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree doctrine.
• TLO 3-5-5  Explain the impact that Fourth Amendment decisions have on subsequent Fourth Amendment decisions regarding the same event.
• TLO 3-5-6  Describe the Leon Good Faith exception to the exclusionary rule.

TOPIC 4-1  Privacy Intrusion Search

• TLO 4-1-1  Explain the privacy intrusion definition of a search as provided in Katz v. United States.
• TLO 4-1-2  Explain the Knowing Exposure Doctrine as used by the Supreme Court to determine the reasonableness of the expectation of privacy.
• TLO 4-1-3  Explain the General Public Use Doctrine as used by the Supreme Court to determine the reasonableness of the expectation of privacy.
• TLO 4-1-4  Explain the Third-Party Doctrine as used by the Supreme Court to determine the reasonableness of the expectation of privacy.

TOPIC 4-2  Physical Trespass Search

• TLO 4-2-1  Explain the physical intrusion definition of a search as provided in United States v. Jones.
• TLO 4-2-2  Explain the search of a person under the physical intrusion definition of a search.
• TLO 4-2-3  Explain the search of a dwelling under the physical intrusion definition of a search.
• TLO 4-2-4  Explain the concept of curtilage as it relates to Fourth Amendment searches.
• TLO 4-2-5  Explain the search of an effect under the physical intrusion definition of a search.

TOPIC 5-1  Seizure of a Place

• TLO 5-1-1  Describe the conditions that constitute a Fourth Amendment seizure of a place.

TOPIC 5-2  Seizure of a Thing

• TLO 5-2-1  Describe the conditions that constitute a Fourth Amendment seizure of a thing.

TOPIC 5-3  Seizure of a Person

• TLO 5-3-1  Describe the conditions that constitute a Fourth Amendment seizure of a person.
• TLO 5-3-2  Explain the methods of effectuating a Fourth Amendment seizure of a person.

TOPIC 6-1  Search Warrants

• TLO 6-1-1  Explain the Fourth Amendment requirements for a search warrant application in Florida.
• TLO 6-1-2  Explain the Fourth Amendment requirements for search warrant execution in Florida.
• TLO 6-1-3  Explain the requirements for an anticipatory search warrant.

TOPIC 6-2  Arrest Warrants

• TLO 6-2-1  Explain the Fourth Amendment requirements for an arrest warrant application.   
• TLO 6-2-2  Explain the Fourth Amendment requirements for arrest warrant execution.

TOPIC 7-1  Terry Frisks

• TLO 7-1-1  Explain the purpose of a Terry Frisk.
• TLO 7-1-2  Explain the requirements and limitations when conducting a Terry Frisk of a person.
• TLO 7-1-3  Explain the requirements and limitations when conducting a Terry Frisk of a container.

TOPIC 7-2  Exigent Circumstances

• TLO 7-2-1  Explain the operation of the destruction of evidence exigent exception.
• TLO 7-2-2  Explain the operation of the emergency aid exigent exception.
• TLO 7-2-3  Explain the operation of the hot pursuit exigent exception.

TOPIC 7-3  The Automobile Exception

• TLO 7-3-1  Explain the operation of the automobile exception.

TOPIC 7-4  Consent Searches

• TLO 7-4-1  Explain the requirements for valid consent to search.
• TLO 7-4-2  Explain the legal rules regarding joint authority.
• TLO 7-4-3  Explain apparent authority to consent to a search.
• TOPIC 7-5  Property Inventories Under the Community Caretaking Exception
• TLO 7-5-1  Explain the operation of the Community Caretaking Exception.

TOPIC 7-6  Search Incident to Arrest

• TLO 7-6-1  Explain the purposes for the search incident to arrest (SIA) exception.
• TLO 7-6-2  Explain the limitations of the SIA of a person.
• TLO 7-6-3  Explain the limitations of the SIA of a container.
• TLO 7-6-4  Explain the limitations of the SIA of an automobile

TOPIC 7-7  The Knock and Talk Exception

• TLO 7-7-1  Explain the operation of the knock and talk exception. 

TOPIC 7-8  Vehicle Checkpoints

• TLO 7-8-1  Explain the requirements and limitations of the vehicle checkpoint exception. 

TOPIC 7-9  Buie Protective Sweeps

• TLO 7-9-1  Explain the operation of the automatic sweep under Maryland v. Buie.
• TLO 7-9-2  Explain the operation of the extended protective sweep under Maryland v. Buie.

TOPIC 8-1  Investigative Detention (Terry Stop)

• TLO 8-1-1  Explain the requirements and limitations of the investigative detention.

TOPIC 8-2  Special Needs Detentions

• TLO 8-2-1  Explain the requirements and limitations of the Summers detention.
• TLO 8-2-2  Explain the requirements and limitations of detaining vehicle passengers.
• TLO 8-2-3  Explain the limitations regarding the detention of witnesses.
• TLO 8-2-4  Explain the limitations regarding the detention of a person for their own safety.

TOPIC 8-3  Plain View Seizure

• TLO 8-3-1  Explain the operation of the plain view seizure exception.

TOPIC 8-4  Plain Touch Seizure

• TLO 8-4-1  Explain the requirements for making a plain touch seizure.

TOPIC 8-5  Traffic Stops

• TLO 8-5-1  Explain the development of the traffic stop exception.
• TLO 8-5-2  Explain the requirements for making a valid traffic stop.
• TLO 8-5-3  Explain the scope limitations that apply to a traffic stop.
• TLO 8-5-4  Describe the mission-related activities associated with a traffic stop.
• TLO 8-5-5  Explain the method and requirements of terminating a traffic stop.

TOPIC 8-6  Warrantless Arrests

• TLO 8-6-1  Discuss the common law rule of law regarding warrantless arrests.
• TLO 8-6-2  Distinguish between the requirements for making a warrantless arrest for a misdemeanor and a felony.

TOPIC 9-1  Fifth Amendment Self-Incrimination Rights

• TLO 9-1-1  Explain the scope of the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.

TOPIC 9-2  Miranda Rights Advisement Requirement

• TLO 9-2-1  Discuss the components of the Miranda rights advisement.
• TLO 9-2-2  Determine when the Miranda rights advisement is required to be given.
• TLO 9-2-3  Explain what constitutes “custody” for Miranda purposes.
• TLO 9-2-4  Explain what constitutes “interrogation” for Miranda purposes.
• TLO 9-2-5  Discuss the “known LEO” requirement for Miranda purposes.

TOPIC 9-3  Rights Waiver and Invocation Issues

• TLO 9-3-1  Describe the requirements for a valid Miranda waiver.
• TLO 9-3-2  Explain the requirements for invoking each Miranda right.
• TLO 9-3-3  Describe the LEO actions that must be taken upon invocation of a right.
• TLO 9-3-4  Explain the requirements for post-invocation reapproaches.
• TLO 9-3-5  Distinguish the Sixth Amendment right to counsel from Miranda.

TOPIC 9-4  Miranda Rights Advisement Exceptions

• TLO 9-4-1  Explain the public safety exception to the Miranda warning requirement.
• TLO 9-4-2  Explain the routine booking questions exception to the Miranda warning requirement.

TOPIC 9-5  Statement Suppression

• TLO 9-5-1  Explain the conditions under which a statement will be suppressed as a result of a Miranda violation.

TOPIC 10-1  The Use of Force as a Fourth Amendment Issue

• TLO 10-1-1  Explain the development of the use of force as a constitutional standard.
• TLO 10-1-2  Explain the constitutional use of force under the Graham v. Connor standard.
• TLO 10-1-3  Explain the constitutional requirements for the use of deadly force.
• TLO 10-1-4  Explain the constitutional requirements for the use of intermediate force.

TOPIC 10-2  De-escalation and Force Prevention

• TLO 10-2-1  Discuss the various tactics that can be used to prevent or de-escalate the use of force situations.

TOPIC 10-3  Restricted Use of Force Tactics

• TLO 10-3-1  Discuss the most common statutory or policy restrictions on use of force tactics.

TOPIC 10-4  The Duty to Intervene and Report

• TLO 10-4-1  Explain the legal requirements for the duty to intervene.
• TLO 10-4-2  Explain the various sources of the duty to report.

TOPIC 10-5  The Duty to Render Medical Aid

• TLO 10-5-1  Explain the legal requirements for the duty to render medical aid.

TOPIC 10-6  Use of Force in Crowd Control

• TLO 10-6-1  Explain the legal restrictions on the use of force for crowd control.

TOPIC 10-7  Crisis Response and Intervention

• TLO 10-7-1  Explain the special considerations when dealing with people in crisis.
• TLO 10-7-2  Explain the requirements and procedures under the Baker Act.
• TLO 10-7-3  Explain the requirements and procedures under the Marchman Act.

TOPIC 11-1 Federal Civil Liability

• TLO 11-1-1 Describe the basis of federal civil liability under 42 USC 1983.
• TLO 11-1-2 Explain the legal requirements for qualified immunity in federal civil actions brought under 42 USC 1983.

TOPIC 11-2 Federal Criminal Liability

• TLO 11-2-1 Explain federal criminal liability for law enforcement officers under 18 USC 241.
• TLO 11-2-2 Explain federal criminal liability for law enforcement officers under 18 USC 242.

TOPIC 12-1  Florida Courts

• TLO 12-1-1  Describe the different types of courts in Florida.
• TLO 12-1-2  Identify the different judicial circuits and districts in Florida.

TOPIC 12-2  Florida Criminal Proceedings

• TLO 12-2-1  Explain the proper arrest procedures in Florida.
• TLO 12-2-2  Explain the rights afforded to victims in criminal proceedings in Florida.

TOPIC 12-3  Selected Florida Crimes Against Persons

• TLO 12-3-1  Explain the elements of the crime of Assault and Battery.
• TLO 12-3-2  Explain the elements of the crime of Domestic Violence.
• TLO 12-3-3  Explain the elements of the various Stalking crimes.
• TLO 12-3-4  Explain the elements of the crime of Child Abuse.
• TLO 12-3-5  Explain the elements of criminal Elder Abuse and Abuse of the Disabled.
• TLO 12-3-6  Explain the elements of the crime of Interference with Custody.
• TLO 12-3-7  Explain the elements of the crimes of False Imprisonment and Kidnapping.
• TLO 12-3-8  Explain the proper response to missing or endangered person incidents.
• TLO 12-3-9  Explain the elements of the various Sexual Offenses in Florida.
• TLO 12-3-10  Explain the proper response for Human Trafficking incidents.
• TLO 12-3-11  Explain the elements of the crime of Robbery.

TOPIC 12-4  Selected Crimes Against Property

• TLO 12-4-1  Explain the elements of the crime of Theft.
• TLO 12-4-2  Explain the elements of the crime of Criminal Mischief.
• TLO 12-4-3  Explain the elements of the crime of Trespassing.
• TLO 12-4-4  Explain the elements of the crime of Burglary.
• TLO 12-4-5  Explain the elements of the crime of Animal Cruelty.

TOPIC 12-5  Selected Crimes Against Society

• TLO 12-5-1  Explain the elements of the crime of Loitering
• TLO 12-5-2  Explain the elements for the crime of Disorderly Behavior
• TLO 12-5-3  Explain the elements of the various Drug Crimes in Florida.
• TLO 12-5-4  Explain the elements of the various Vice Crimes in Florida.