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Patrol observation exercise

Students will investigate a "mock" crime scenario. Students will apply their acquired knowledge of observations skills to investigate a mock scenario.

Rubric Code: L239679

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Subject: Law

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Patrol observation and perception Identify all observation and perception skills demonstrated during a mock crime investigation.
	Level 1 0 pts	Level 2 1 pts	Level 3 2 pts	Level 4 3 pts
Initial assessment Initial observations	Level 1 Slow to organize response, confusion about responsibilities. Poor scene assessment. Unable to articulate if a crime occurred.	Level 2 Fair response and initial assessment. Showed some planning and organization. Correctly identified victims/witnesses/suspects. Correctly identified the crime(s).	Level 3 Very good response and assessment. Good planning and organization. Victims/witnesses/suspects identified, conducted thorough interviews.	Level 4 Well done. Developed a sound plan and executed it.
Scene stabilization and security Scene identification and protection.	Level 1 Did not secure and identify extent of scene. Failed to control the scene. Scene Integrity compromised. No consideration of legal issues.	Level 2 Some security measures were taken, but improvement is needed. Basic legal issues addressed. Parameters of scene identified.	Level 3 A number of security measures taken. Extent of scene definitely established and security extended accordingly.	Level 4 Quickly took control of scene. Quickly established sound security and protection measures.
Evidence ID and collection Identifying and protecting evidence.	Level 1 Did not perform walkthrough, Unable to ID appropriate evidence and other elements of the crime. Failed to take appropriate measures to secure and protect evidence.	Level 2 Identified obvious evidence and took measures to protect items. Took some photographs. Search not well-organized.	Level 3 Identified all relevant evidence and protected/collected evidence using proper techniques. Gave consideration to the elements of the crime compared to the evidence observed. Proper search technique used based on scene and environmental factors.	Level 4 Search les to collection took place in an organized and cautious manner. All evidence was identified, photographed, tagged and properly collected. Chain of custody preserved.
Situation handling, communication and legal issues How the call was handled and whether sound communication skills were exhibited. Were legal issues appropriately addressed during response.	Level 1 Failed to take action when appropriate (control suspects, assist victims, identify the crime). Poor communication (overbearing, confused).	Level 2 Searched using basic search patterns. Some evidence missed. Communication with victims/suspects/witnesses limited to basic questions lacking depth. Took control of situation appropriately. Basic legal issues identified (Miranda, warrantless search, custody).	Level 3 Used proper search technique for the scene. All evidence identified. Communication with victims/witnesses/suspects was sound, questions asked discovered some details of the situation. Communication conducted thoroughly and within legal guidelines(use of Miranda, warrantless search/warrant application, custody)	Level 4 Communication was highly skilled and organized. All legal issues properly identified and applied. Located all evidence and documented discovery, collection and chain of custody. All legal issues correctly identified and properly addressed.
Report Completeness and accuracy of the report	Level 1 Poorly written report, missed basic elements of the crime and the scene. Many spelling and grammatical errors. Unable to explain actions taken.	Level 2 satisfactory but not complete	Level 3 well done but more thorough work is needed.	Level 4 Report well written (no errors) detailed and thoroughly explained the situation and all actions taken. Any and all legal issues addressed. Explained the scene briefing with investigators (if needed).
Evaluator notes Evaluators' observation and suggestions for improvement

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