Reasoning and Argumentation RA 101

These notes describe the police academy, field training officer program, and in service training.

These notes cover the definition of patrol and routine preventative patrol, along with different methods of patrol. The goals and eras of criminal investigations are briefly explained. The traffic function of police is also discussed.

Discretion within policing is defined, along with administrative, offender, situational, and system variables. Ways to control and limit discretion are explained, and vice crimes are defined.

These notes discuss characteristics police subculture, including the psychological and sociological perspective. It describes multiple different police personality types by several different researchers. The world view of police officers and police ethos are also explained.

This chapter define life and lists many characteristics of life. Each property of water is also explained. There is also a brief chemistry section needed for biology students. Macromolecules are explored; such as, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Evolutionary theory is also described.

This chapter explains macronutrients and micronutrients. The cell structure is also explained. Ways cells transport across membranes is discussed.

Topics include: 4.1 Enzymes and Metabolism, 4.2 Cellular Respiration, 4.3 Body Weight and Health.

The purpose of criminal investigations is explained, as well as qualities that make a good criminal investigator. Each step of a preliminary and follow up investigation is explored. Each type of physical evidence is described, such as class level and individual level. Appropriate ways to interview witnesses are covered, as well as criminal interrogations.