CJK0355

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CJK0355 - Legal for Correctional Officer - 0.728 Credit Hours

Corrections (Voc)NWF State College

CO211.1. Explain the role of constitutional law CO211.2. Discuss criminal law and its relation to statutory law and ordinances CO211.3. Describe the role of civil law CO211.4. Identify the importance of staying current with case law CO211.5. Explain how to find and read the Florida Statutes CO211.6. Identify the importance of staying current with agency policies and procedures CO212.1. Determine how the Constitution impacts the role of a correctional officer CO212.2. Discuss the role of the amendments to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in relation to corrections CO213.1. Identify the different categories and classes of offenses CO213.2. List the common crimes committed by inmates in a correctional facility CO213.3. Discuss the common crimes committed by staff and visitors in a correctional facility CO213.4. Explain the elements of crimes CO213.5. Identify the major types of evidence found in a correctional facility CO213.6. List the components of the chain of custody in a correctional facility CO221.1. Identify the rights inmates retain while inside a correctional facility CO221.2. Explain what a search is and how it relates to corrections CO221.3. Explain what probable cause is and how it relates to corrections CO221.4. Explain what a seizure is and how it relates to corrections CO221.5. Identify what types of searches can be used for visitors entering and exiting a correctional facility CO221.6. Determine how and when a Miranda warning is issued in a correctional setting CO221.7. Describe how the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act operate in a correctional setting CO221.8. Discuss inmates’ rights to privileged communication CO222.1. Describe the purpose of the Prison Rape Elimination Act CO222.2. Explain what sexual abuse is in the context of a correctional setting CO222.3. Explain what voyeurism is in the context of a correctional setting CO222.4. Describe how sexual abuse and harassment impact the safety and security of a correctional facility CO222.5. Explain a correctional officer’s role in enforcing PREA CO223.1. Explain why contraband is a problem CO223.2. Identify what items are regarded as contraband CO223.3. Explain how the Florida Model Jail Standards and the Florida Administrative Code address managing contraband CO223.4. Discuss how contraband is brought into a facility CO224.1. Explain reasonable force and how it is applied in a correctional facility CO224.2. Identify the questions to consider in any use of force situation CO224.3. Discuss the Florida Statutes on a correctional officer’s use of forceCO224.4. Identify the liabilities and penalties for excessive use of force CO224.5. Identify the liabilities and penalties for failure to report use of force CO231.1. Differentiate between the types of liabilities in a correctional setting CO231.2. List the elements and examples of officer negligence CO231.3. Differentiate between the two main categories of damages that may be awarded in a civil lawsuit CO231.4. Describe officer actions that can lead to civil liability CO231.5. Discuss civil liability under federal laws CO231.6. Discuss what the consequences may be if an officer is found civilly or criminally liable CO231.7. Describe how an agency may be liable for an officer’s actions CO232.1. Identify how to limit officer and agency liability CO232.2. Discuss the concept of qualified immunity CO232.3. Explain acting within the scope of employment CO232.4. Describe the legal defenses that protect officers from civil and criminal liability