LAW ENFORCEMENT BASIC TRAINING 720-HOUR CURRICULUM COMPETENCIES AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES BY PHASE Prepared for the Curriculum Advisory Committee to the Law Enforcement Standards Board By the Training and Standards Bureau Wisconsin Department of Justice December 2019 Effective: May 1, 2020 The revisions in this document from the December 2019 version of this document must be incorporated into all training programs that begin after May 1, 2020. December 2019 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS PHASE 1: INTRODUCTION AND NON-EMERGENCY RESPONSE (200 HOURS) ............................................................................................................. 1 PHYSICAL FITNESS READINESS TEST (2) .................................................... 1 ACADEMY ORIENTATION (2) ........................................................................... 1 PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM (8) ................................................................ 2 FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (12) ............................................... 3 CRITICAL THINKING AND DECISION-MAKING (8) ......................................... 8 ETHICS I: INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER, VALUES, AND ETHICS (4) .................. 9 CULTURAL COMPETENCE I (4) ..................................................................... 10 AGENCY POLICY (2)....................................................................................... 11 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I (20) ........................................................................ 12 CRIMES I (6) .................................................................................................... 15 BASIC RESPONSE (RESPOND) (2) ............................................................... 16 DAAT I (INCLUDES 2 HOURS OF USE OF FORCE CONCEPTS) (6) (4 HOURS OF BASIC DAAT, 2 HOURS USE OF FORCE) ............................ 17 RADIO PROCEDURES (2) .............................................................................. 18 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS I (12) ....................................... 19 REPORT WRITING I (16) ................................................................................ 20 INTERVIEWS (12) ........................................................................................... 24 INTRODUCTION TO TRACS (2) ..................................................................... 25 TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT I (12) ........................................................... 26 VEHICLE CONTACTS I (8) ............................................................................. 28 FUNDAMENTALS OF FIREARMS (16) ........................................................... 30 FIRST AID, CPR/AED AND NALOXONE/NARCAN (24) ................................. 31 OFFICER WELLNESS I (4) .............................................................................. 39 PHASE I INTEGRATION EXERCISE EXAMPLES (12) ................................... 42 WRITTEN ASSESSMENT (4) .......................................................................... 42 PHASE II: EMERGENCY RESPONSE (280 HOURS)..................................... 43 PHYSICAL FITNESS (14) ................................................................................ 43 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II (12) ....................................................................... 43 PHYSICAL EVIDENCE COLLECTION (4) ....................................................... 45 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS II (12) ...................................... 48 DAAT (INCLUDES 2 HOURS OF USE OF FORCE CONCEPTS) (54) ........... 49 FIREARMS II (INCLUDES 2 HOURS OF DEADLY FORCE DECISION MAKING) (52) ............................................................................................. 53 TACTICAL EMERGENCY CRITICAL CARE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (8) ............................................................................................ 56 TACTICAL RESPONSE (24) ............................................................................ 58 CRISIS MANAGEMENT (20) ........................................................................... 59 EVOC (EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATION AND CONTROL) (40) ............ 62 VEHICLE CONTACTS II (16) ........................................................................... 65 iii December 2019 PHASE II INTEGRATION EXERCISES EXAMPLES (20) ................................ 68 WRITTEN ASSESSMENT (4) .......................................................................... 68 PHASE III: INVESTIGATIONS (200 HOURS) ................................................. 69 PHYSICAL FITNESS (10) ................................................................................ 69 OFFICER WELLNESS II (4) ............................................................................. 69 REPORT WRITING (4) .................................................................................... 70 ETHICS II: MORAL REASONING AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (4) ..... 71 CULTURAL COMPETENCE II (4) .................................................................... 72 INTERROGATIONS (4) .................................................................................... 73 TESTIFYING IN COURT (8) ............................................................................ 75 TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT II: CORE MODULE AND RADAR MODULE (24) ............................................................................................................. 77 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (2) ............................................................... 81 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (4) 82 TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATION AND TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (16) ................................................................................... 83 CRIMES III (8) .................................................................................................. 89 OWI/SFST (36) (THE 24-HOUR NHTSA SFST COURSE MUST BE TAUGHT FIRST, THEN THE OTHER SECTIONS) .................................................... 92 PHYSICAL EVIDENCE COLLECTION (4) ..................................................... 106 VICTIMS (8) ................................................................................................... 108 DOMESTICS (16) .......................................................................................... 109 SEXUAL ASSAULT (12) ................................................................................ 112 CHILD MALTREATMENT (8) ......................................................................... 114 JUVENILE LAW (8) ........................................................................................ 116 PHASE III INTEGRATION EXERCISES (12) ................................................. 120 SCENARIO EVALUATION (40 HOURS) ....................................................... 121 December 2019 iv PHASE 1: INTRODUCTION AND NON- EMERGENCY RESPONSE (200 HOURS) PHYSICAL FITNESS READINESS TEST (2) Prior to the start of the academy, recruits will complete a Physical Readiness Test (PRT) to determine their basic level of readiness (PAT 1). Each recruit must meet the established entrance readiness standards to continue in the academy. Recruits will also take a final PRT at the end of the academy. This will determine if they meet the minimum levels of physical readiness necessary to perform the essential physical tasks of a Wisconsin Law Enforcement officer safely and effectively. The initial PRT will allow recruits to set fitness goals and develop a fitness plan to help them improve their performance on the final PRT as well as increase their fitness and wellness as future officers. The Entrance PRT consists of the following six events: Event Standard Vertical Jump 11.5 inches Agility Run 23.4 seconds 1 Minute of Sit-Ups 24 300 Meter Run 82 seconds Push-Ups 18 1.5 Mile Run 20:20 ACADEMY ORIENTATION (2) In this course, recruits will meet their basic training lead instructor and other members of their class. They will discuss program and campus logistics, explore academy rules and regulations and discuss the conduct expected during the course of this 720-hour program. Competency and Learning Objectives 1. Demonstrate recognition of academy rules and regulations. 1.1. Determine what responsible personal behavior is. 1.2. Examine academy rules and regulations. 1.3. Explain the testing and re-testing policies of your recruit academy. Performance Standards Students will write a letter to the Academy Director about their acceptance of the academy rules and regulations. The letter will: • Contain the student’s signature. • Have a signed copy of the Academy Rules and Regulations attached. • Have a signed copy of the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics attached. • Summarize the student’s understanding of the recruit academy testing policies. 1 December 2019 • Indicate that the student has read and understands the attached documents. • Include correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM (8) In this course, recruits will describe the benefits of engaging in regular physical activity and participate in a physical fitness program throughout the academy to prepare them for their law enforcement careers. Recruits will participate in two required physical fitness sessions per week while attending the academy. Recruits will also be encouraged to exercise at least three times a week on their own while attending the academy. Competencies and Learning Objectives 1. Find your fitness starting point. * 1.1 Know your fitness level. 1.2 Set goals. 1.3 Maintain a fitness journal. Performance Standards Students will set fitness and health goals during