First year 

I. Introduction to the Careers in Protective Services 
A. Law Enforcement 
B. Courts 
C. Corrections 
D. Private Security/Investigation* 
E. Military 

II. Descriptions of the Protective Services Agencies 
A. Federal Agencies 
B. State Agencies 
C. Local Agencies 
D. Private Agencies* 

III. Introduction to the Law and Legal System 
A. Definition of Jurisprudence 
B. Constitutional History 
1. Historical Precedents* 
2. Development of the Bill of Rights* 
C. Separation of Powers in Government 
D. Bill of Rights 
E. Supremacy Clause 

IV. The Legislative Process 
A. History of Lawmaking in the US 
B. Introduction of Bills 
C. Local, State, and Federal Elected Officials 
D. Methods of Elections 
E. Legislative Intent 
F. Lobbying 

V. The Powers of the Judiciary 
A. Federal and State Court Structure 
B. Appeals Courts 
C. Supreme Court Structure and Powers 
D. Precedents 

VI. The Adversarial System of Justice 
A. Philosophy 
B. Court Officers and Participants 
C. Challenges to the Jury 
D. Jury System 

VII. What is Crime? 
A. Historical Definition 
B. Causes of Crime 
C. Statistics and What they Mean 
D. Targets of Crime 
E. Current Strategy 
F. Crime Prevention by Students 
G. Technology and its Implications 

VIII. Victims of Crime 
A. Age Factors 
B. Socioeconomic Factors 
C. Victim Assistance Units 
D. Victim Rights Legislation 
E. Neighborhood Watch Organizations 

IX. Conflict Resolution 
A. Dispute Settlement and Resolution 
B. Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration 
C. Binding Arbitration 
D. Resolution of School Disputes 
E. Ombudspersons 

X. Patrol* 
A. History of Patrols 
B. General Patrolling 
1. Marked Patrol Cars 
2. Unmarked Patrol Cars 

XI. Traffic Enforcement* 
A. History and Necessity of Traffic Enforcement 
B. General Traffic Enforcement 
1. Marked Patrol Cars 
2. Unmarked Patrol Cars 
C. Specialized Traffic Enforcement 
1. Speed Enforcement - Law and Methodology 
a. RADAR 
b. LASER (LiDAR) 
c. VASCAR 

XII. Substance Abuse (nee X) 
A. Drug Identification 
B. Drug Law and the Meaning of Schedules 
C. History of Drug Abuse 
D. Effects of Drug Abuse 
E. The Decline of Drugged Nations * 
F. Rehabilitation Programs 
G. Intoximeter Testing 
H. Field Testing Drugs 
I. Interdiction Strategies

XIII. Alcohol Enforcement* 
A. Chemical Properties of Alcohol 
B. Alcohol Testing 

XIV. Elements of a Crime 
A. Anatomy of a Crime 
B. Elements 
C. Definition of Intent 
D. Motive as an Element 

XV. Crime Classifications 
A. Felony 
B. Misdemeanor 
C. Difference between States 
D. Federal Definitions 
E. History of Crime Classification 

XVI. Parties to a Crime 
A. Principal 
B. Accomplice 
C. Accessory before the Fact 
D. Accessory after the Fact 

XVII. Preliminary or Inchoate Offenses 
A. Solicitation 
B. Attempts to Commit a Crime 
C. Conspiracy (Overt Act) 

XVIII. Crimes Against Persons 
A. Criminal and Non-Criminal Homicide 
1. Legal Definition 
2. Moral Definition 
B. Murder 
1. Essential Elements 
2. Legal Degree 
C. Felony Murder 
D. Assault and Battery 
E. Child Abuse 
F. Sexual Abuse 
G. Rape 
H. Domestic Violence 
I. Maiming 

XIX. Crimes of Omission and Neglect 
A. Negligence 
B. Reckless Endangerment 
C. Refusal to Obey Law (IRS) 

XX. Crime of Robbery 
A. Crimes Against Persons 
B. Crimes Against Property (?) 

XXI. Crimes Against Property 
A. Arson 
B. Vandalism 
C. Theft 
D. Shoplifting 
E. Embezzlement 
F. Extortion 
G. Burglary 
H. Forgery 
I. White Collar Crime 
J. Receiving Stolen Goods 
K. State of Maryland $300 Rule 

XXII. Restraint Equipment Application (BOTH YEARS) 
A. Handcuffing Methodology 
B. Safety Procedures 
C. Classroom Application 
D. Leg Iron Restraint Methodology 
E. Classroom Application 
F. Restraining Belts and Chains 
G. Classroom Application 
H. Additional Devices 
1. Violent Prisoner Restraint Device 
2. Key Hole Block (blue box) 
I. Classroom Application 
J. Performance Based Application and Testing 

XXIII. Fingerprinting Techniques (BOTH YEARS) 
A. History 
1. Identification Techniques* 
a. Bertillion Method* 
b. Photography and Documentation* 
c. Fingerprints as Identification 
i. Identification of In-Custody Persons* 
ii. Latent Prints* 
B. Recognition and Evaluation of Prints 
C. Equipment (Roller and Pad) 
D. Rolling Method 
E. Impression Method 
F. Fingerprint Card Familiarization 
G. New Technology* 
1. Laser Scanning of Suspect's Prints* 
G. Classroom Application 
H. Performance Paced Application and Testing 

XXIV. Fingerprint Lifting Techniques (BOTH YEARS) 
A. History 
B. Crime Scene Preservation 
C. Lifting Kit Equipment 
D. Dusting for Prints 
E. Lifting Prints 
F. Coding, Logging, and Administration of Prints 
G. Chain of Custody 
H. New Technology* 
1. Computer Scanning of Latent Lifts 
2. Gold/Zinc Residue Method 
3. Superglue Method 
I. Classroom Application 
J. Performance Based Application and Testing 

XXV. Body Search (Both Years) 
A. History 
B. Legal Considerations* 
C. Techniques 
D. Body Positions 
E. Frisk 
F. Classroom Applications 
G. Performance Based Application and Testing 

XXVI. Communications (Both Years) continuing throughout course 
A. APCO 10 Code 
B. Radio Operation and Etiquette 
D. Performance Based Application and Testing 

XXVII. Orienteering (Both Years) 
A. The Compass 
B. Map Reading 
C. Vectors 
D. Grid Application 
E. Introduction to "Dead Reckoning" 
F. Performance Based Application and Testing 

XXVIII. Drill and Ceremonies (Both Years) continuing throughout course 
A. Marching 
B. Flag Ceremonies 
C. Riot Formations 
D. Performance Based Application and Testing 

XXIX. Report Writing  continuing throughout course 
A. Five "W"s Format 
B. Police and Corrections Reports 
C. Investigative Writing 
D. Reports for Court Use 
E. Foundation Reports for Oral Presentations 
F. Performance Based Application and Testing 

XXX. Oral Presentations  continuing throughout course 
A. Research and Format 
B. Delivery 
C. Weekly Current Events Presentations 
D. Performance Based Applications and Testing 

END OF FIRST YEAR 

Protective Services 
Second Year 

I. State of Maryland Hunter Safety Course (Optional) 
A. History of Firearms 
B. Firearms Identification 
C. Ammunition 
D. Firearms Safety 
E. Firearms Care and Storage 
F. Shooting Positions 
G. General Firearms Nomenclature 
H. Range Firing (ECI) 
I. Testing by Independent Hunter Safety Instructors 
J. Certification Upon Completion and Testing 

II. The Study of Drugs in Our Culture 
A. History of Drugs and Drug Abuse 
1. Cocaine 
2. Marijuana 
3. Heroin 
4. Alcohol 
5. Depressants 
6. Stimulants 
7. Hallucinatory Drugs 
8. Synthetic Drugs 
B. Identification of Drugs 
C. Federal and Maryland Drug Laws 
D. Controlled Dangerous Substance Schedules 
E. Field Tests 
F. Rehabilitation Strategies 
G. Drugs in School and the Workplace 
H. Performance Based Testing for Drug Identification 

III. History of the United States Military 
A. Army 
B. Navy 
C. Marines 
D. Coast Guard 
E. Air Force 

IV. Missions for Each Branch 
A. Equipment and Logistics 
B. Strategic Responsibilities 
C. Employment Opportunities 
D. Life in the Military 
E. Military Police Role and Equipment 
F. Qualifications and Testing 
G. Uniform Code of Military Justice 
H. Posse Comitatus Act 

V. General Arrests and Warrants 
A. Types of Warrants 
B. Definition of Warrants 
C. Types of Subpoenas 
D. Probable Cause Requirements 
E. Warrantless Arrests 
1. Observable Felony 
2. Domestic Violence Exception (Maryland) 
3. Probable Cause 

VI. Search and Seizure 
A. Search Warrants 
1. Affidavit 
2. Scope 
3. Essential Elements 
4. Specifications 
5. Time Parameters 
6. Mandatory Signatures 
B. Administrative Searches 
C. Warrantless Searches 
1. Incident to Arrest 
2. Inventory 
3. Consent 
4. Hot Pursuit 
5. Plain View Doctrine 
6. Emergency or Exigent Circumstances 
7. Stop and Frisk 
a. Terry Decision 
b. Articulatable Suspicion 
D. Current Police Procedures (General) 
E. Correctional Institution Searches 
F. School Searches 
G. Workplace Searches 
H. Fourth Amendment to the Constitution 
1. Historical Review 
2. Significant Legal Citations 

VII. Miranda and Escobedo Court Decisions 
A. Interrogation Requirements 
B. Right to Remain Silent 
C. Right to Attorney 
D. Exclusionary Rule 
E. Fifth Amendment Application 
F. Sixth Amendment Application 

VIII. History of Policing 
A. European and English History 
B. American History 
C. Emergence of Modern Police Departments 

IX. Police Procedures and Equipment 
A. Proactive and Reactive Policing 
B. Various Investigative Techniques 
C. Processing Procedures 
1. Fingerprinting (See subsection XX) 
2. Report Writing 
3. Computer Record Searches 
4. Computer Literacy Performance Testing 
D. Patrol and Administration 
E. Uniform and Equipment Usage 
F. Communications 
G. Introduction to Forensics 
H. Qualifications of a Police Officer 
I. First Responder responsibilities 
J. First Aid Needed on the Job 
K. Verbal Skills needed for the Job 
L. Mandatory Training 
M. Educational Opportunities 
N. Crime Scene Investigation 
O. Escalation of Force Concept (Maryland) 
P. Use of Deadly Force 
Q. Cultural Differences in Society 
R. Police Officers Bill of Rights 
S. Testifying in Court 
D. Equipment of the Patrol Officer * 
1. Uniform and Tactical Equipment 
a. 

2. Patrol Car and Equipment 
a. 

X. The Court System 
A. Bail and Bond 
1. Secured Bond and Unsecured Bond 
2. Role of Bail Bondsmen 
3. Eighth Amendment Application 
4. 4. Reason for Process 
B. Pretrial Hearings and Motions 
C. Preliminary Hearing 
D. Grand Jury 
1. Indictment 
2. Fifth Amendment Application 
E. Criminal Information (State's Attorney) 
F. Arraignment Hearing 
G. Plea Bargaining 
H. Stet Docket and Nolle Prosse Options 
I. Officers of the Court 
J. Recording Requirements
K. Security and Safety Issues 
L. Courtroom Etiquette 
M. Standard Courtroom Layout 
N. Role of the Judge (Jury and Nonjury) 

XI. The Trial  (Criminal) 
A. Fifth Amendment Application 
B. Sixth Amendment Application 
C. Fourteenth Amendment Application 
D. Jury. (Petty or Petit) 
1. Composition 
2. Number Required (Maryland) 
3. Task and Responsibilities 
4. Unanimous Decision 
5. Hung Jury 
6. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt 
7. Death Penalty Decisions (Maryland) 
E. Exclusionary Rule During Trial 
F. Challenges to the Jury 
1. Voire Dire 
2. Peremptory 
G. Introduction to Court Rules 
H. Language of the Trial 
I. Methodology of the Trial 
J. Mock Trial or Moot Court 
1. Research an Actual Criminal Case 
2. Define Roles of Prosecutor and Defense Attorney 
3. Define Role of Judge 
4. Define Role of Other Court Officers 
5. Go to Trial (Moot Court) Guest Judge 
6. Go to the Jury 
7. Verdict 
K. Verdicts or Other Determinations by the Court 
L. Performance Based Testing on Moot Court Presentation 

XII. Appeals Court 
A. Federal Court 
B. Maryland Court 
1. District Court Has No Jury 
2. Circuit Court is the Appellate Court for the District Court 
a. De Novo 

XII. The Role of Lawyers 
A. Adversarial System 
B. Qualifications 
C. The Bar 
D. Bar Association 
E. Disciplinary Measures 
F. Obtaining an Attorney 
1. Court Appointed 
2. Retainer 
3. Contingency Fee 

XIV. Sentencing 
A. Probation Before Judgment 
B. Supervised Probation and Unsupervised Probation 
C. Split-Sentence 
D. Restitution
E. Community Service 
F. Special Health Programs 
G. Addiction Therapy 
H. Incarceration
I. Halfway Houses or Programs 
J. Review of Sentence by Court 
K. Post Sentence Relief 

XV. Types of Sentences 
A. Determinate 
B. Indeterminate 
C. Mandatory 
D. Other Sentences 
1. Death Penalty 
2. Life Without Parole 
3. Guilty But Insane (Incarcerated) 
4. Insane (Patient in a Hospital) 
E. Life Behind Bars 
1. Argot 
2. Subcultures 
3. Demographics 
4. Review of Prisoner Art and Writing 

XVII. Levels of Correctional Custody (Maryland) 
A. Maximum 
B. Medium 
C. Minimum 
D. Pre Release 
E. Super Maximum (Maryland and Federal) 
F. Home Confinement 
G. Work or School Release 
H. Boot Camp 

XVIII. Physical Features of Prisons 
A. Fencing 
B. Construction 
C. Current Design Methods 
D. Communications 
E. Locking Mechanisms (Manual and Electric) 
F. Effective Lighting 
G. Gates and Window Security 
H. Electronic Searching Devices 
I. Electronic Drug Detection 
J. Small vs. Large Prison Design 
K. Eastern Correctional Institution Orientation 
L. Somerset County Detention Center Orientation 

XIX. The Correctional Officer 
A. History 
B. Qualifications (Maryland) 
C. Uniform and Usage 
D. Training (Maryland Correctional Training Academy) 
E. Career Opportunities 
F. Identification of Rank 
G. Twenty Year Retirement 

XX. Equipment for the Correctional Officer 
A. Leg and Handcuffing Equipment 
B. Magnetic Wands and Gates 
C. Radio Transmitters (Car and Hand held) 
D. Rifles and Pistols 
E. Smoke Grenades and Pepper Gas 
F. Riot Equipment 
G. Dogs 
H. Drug and Alcohol Detection Equipment 
I. Clubs or Batons 
J. Specially Adapted Vehicles for Transportation of Prisoners 
K. Electronic Ankle-strapping for Pre Release or Home Detention Prisoners 
L. Multi Use Keys for Security 

XXI. Security Rules and Regulations 
A. Normal Security Measures 
B. Lock-Down Measures 
C. Review of Security Measures at ECI 
1. manual 
2. Lecture and Demonstration at ECI 
D. Prisoner's Rules 
1. Prisoner Handbook 
2. Prisoner Rules at Somerset Detention Center 
E. Prisoner Rights 
F. Prisoner Due Process 
G. Classification of Prisoners 
1. Role of Prisoner Classification Counselor 
2. Classification Criteria and Process 
H. Eight Amendment Application 
I. Riot Formations 
J. Cell Extraction Teams 
K. Prisoner Benefits 
1. Adequate Health Care 
2. Legal Aid 
3. Limited Education Benefits (Perkins Act) 
4. Access to Law Library 
5. Religious Services 
L. Prison Administration - From Warden to Correctional Officer 
M. Ancillary Positions in Prisons 
1. Administrative Specialists 
2. Cooks 
3. Maintenance Workers 
4. Plumbers 
5. Electricians 
6. Health Workers 
7. Social Workers 
8. Mental Health Workers 
9. Teachers 
10. Religious Instructors 
11. Supply Officers 
12. Mechanics 
13. Vocational Instructors 
N. Transportation of Prisoners (Outside of Prison) 
1. Court Appearances 
2. Death in Family 

XXII. Parole and Probation 
A. Definition of Parole 
1. Maryland Parole Commission 
2. Federal Parole Commission
B. Definition of Probation 
C. History of Parole and Probation 
D. Division of Parole and Probation 
E. Duties of a Parole and Probation Officer 
F. Qualification of a Parole and Probation Officer 
G. Parole Hearings (Institutional) 
H. Revocation Hearings - Parole Commission 
1. Right to Counsel 
2. Right to Hearing 
I. Violation of Probation 
1. Right to Counsel 
2. Right to Hearing 
J. Parole and Probation Investigations 
1. Presentence Investigation 
2. Pre-parole Investigation 
3. Interstate Compact Investigation 
4. Pardon Investigation 
K. Interstate Compact (Parole and Probation) 
L. Levels of Supervision 

XXIII. Juvenile Justice System 
A. History 
B. Parens Patriae and In Loco Parentis 
C. Juvenile Justice Officers 
D. Definition of Delinquency 
E. Definition of Status Offenders 
F. Levels of Supervision 
G. Children in Need of Supervision 
H. Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (Adult Case) 
I. Gault Case - Juvenile Rights 
J. Types of Hearings 
K. Legal Age and Age of Majority 
L. Aftercare Supervision 
M. Investigatory Duties for the Court 
N. Juvenile Custody 
O. Juvenile Custodial Institutions 
P. Trends in Juvenile Justice 

XXIV. Private Security (Maryland Law) 
A. Physical Security 
B. Electronic Security 
C. Security Personnel 
1. Qualifications 
2. Training 
D. Patrol Procedures 
E. Investigations 
F. Report Writing 
G. Legal Aspects 
H. Fire Prevention 
I. Internal Threat Procedures 
J. Testifying in Court 
K. Emergency Preparedness 
L. Human Relations 
M. Ethics
N. Safety Issues and Training 

XXV. Analysis of Maryland Criminal Laws Annotated - Approved Seniors Only 
A. Art. 27, Crimes and Punishments 
1. Abduction 
2. Arson and Burning 
3. Assaults by Inmates 
4. Domestic Abuse 
5. Assault 
6. Burglary 
7. Carrying Weapon 
8. Handguns 
9. Conspiracy 
10. Death Penalty 
11. Disorderly Conduct 
12. Embezzling 
13. Bad Checks 
14. False Statements 
15. Fraud 
16. CDS 
17. Larceny and Theft 
18. Maiming 
19. Manslaughter 
20. Murder 
21. Sexual Offenses 
22. Robbery 
23. Search Warrants 
24. Trespass 
25. Arrests. 
26. Fresh Pursuit 
27. Police Mutual Aid 
28. LEOBOR 
29. CJIS 
B. Demonstrate the Ability to Use the Annotated Code 

XVII. Analysis of The Maryland Vehicle Law - Approved Seniors Only 
A. General Motor Vehicle Laws - Part 1 
1. Accidents and Accident Reports Title 20 
2. Rules of the Road Title 21 
3. Penalties - Title 27 
B. Demonstrate the Ability to Use Vehicle Law 

XXVII. Civil Law or Tort Law 
A. Common Law Definitions 
B. Preponderance of Evidence 
C. Fifth Amendment Application 
D. Negligence 
1. Reasonable Person Standard 
2. Contributory Negligence 
E. Strict Liability 
F. Consumer Law 
G. Minors and Contracts 
H. Warranties 
1. Expressed 
2. Implied 

XXVIII. Preparation for Employment  continuing throughout second year 
A. Skills and Experience Inventory 
B. Resume Preparation 
1. Prepare Draft 
2. Type Approved Resume 
3. Submit for Grade 

4. Prepare Overhead Presentation
5. Presentation to Class 

XXIX. Work Study Placement (Three to Four Weeks) 
A. Employer Contact by Student 
B. Approval By Instructor 
C. Placement Preparation 
1. Parent Approval in Writing 
2. Employer Approval 
3. Home School Approval of Schedule 
4. Approval of Final Schedule 
5. Rules and Contract Signed by Student 
6. Transportation Plan Approval 
D. Placement at Approved Site 
1. Phone Instructor Daily 
2. Any Deviation in Schedule must be approved by Instructor by 8:30 a.m. 
3. Deviation in Schedule Should be Reported 24 Hours in Advance to Employer 
4. Tardiness is Cause for Removal 
5. Weekly Written Reports by Student 
6. End of Placement Analysis by Student 
7. Grading by Employer and Instructor 
8. Letter of Thanks to Employer 

XXX. Final Examination 
XXXI. Certification