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SWRLEA Preliminary Investigations rubric

Traffic Stop Grading Rubric

Used to assess cadet performance when conducting a preliminary investigation

Rubric Code: X22775X

By Doug7504

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Subject: Law

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: Graduate

LE Preliminary Investigations 100 % Academy preliminary investigations scenarios
	Poor Not Proficient (0 Points) (N/A)	Fair Limited competency (2-3 Points) (N/A)	Good Proficient (4-5 Points) (N/A)
Radio Communication Overall use of the Radio. Communication between Officer, dispatcher, and other officers	Poor Unable to make self understood; uses inappropriate language; fails to notify Dispatch of events; fails to ask for for additional information early in response; fails to use available resources (call history, NCIC/CCIC checks)	Fair Can perform basic communications with prompting; uses some codes properly; talks too little or too much; asks basic questions with no follow-up.	Good Communicates clearly and effectively; appropriate use of air time; uses proper codes; uses available resources (call history, NCIC/CCIC checks); communicates clearly to other responding units (if appropriate).
Verbal Communication Communications between officer and subject	Poor Abrupt, overbearing, inarticulate, fails to display interest or lacks empathy; fails to explain purpose of contact; fails to obtain identifying information	Fair Courteous, asks for basic information; communications not always clear; does not consistently apply active listening; obtains basic information but no follow-up questions	Good Professional; objective and unbiased; establishes rapport; seeks to de-escalate when appropriate; makes purpose of contact clear; consistently active listening; obtains detailed information and takes statements
Approach/Initial Contact Safe response and approach, demonstrates appropriate tactics when approaching and entering the scene; identification of victims, witnesses, suspects	Poor Fails to use cover, parks too close;; fails to use tactical positioning; does not take immediate action when appropriate or takes action when inappropriate; fails to identify potential victims/witnesses/suspects and detain them	Fair Uses cover/concealment properly; makes initial contact using proper tactical positioning; gives cursory explanation of actions; identifies victims/ witnesses/suspects; inadequate control of situation	Good Approaches using proper tactics during approach; safely contacts subjects; applies proper communications to make presence known; maintains proper distance when contacting subjects; frisks and handcuffs when appropriate; accurately identifies reporting parties/victims/witnesses/suspects. Explains reason for contact. Makes initial size-up of scene
Investigation Conducts investigation of incident by applying appropriate legal principles; applies proper procedures and protocols during investigation; understands factors which interfere with accurate reporting; identifies scene, evidence, witnesses and facts.	Poor Fails to investigate or conducts cursory investigation; does not correctly interpret fact patterns; fails to determine if a crime as occurred; asks few questions; fails to properly identify witnesses; acts on assumptions rather than facts; acts illegally or violates procedures; fails to identify and protect crime scene; fails to identify evidence	Fair Conducts basic investigation; identifies obvious evidence; asks basic questions; applies proper legal standards; focuses on facts; does not demonstrate clear course of action; uses proper safety techniques during investigation; only requests additional resources needed when prompted.	Good Conducts thorough and in-depth investigation using open-ended questioning; identifies all relevant evidence; applies proper legal standards and follows all procedures; determines course of action including securing scene, identifying witnesses and taking their statements; conducts neighborhood canvass; searches for other sources of information (cell phones, video cameras); notifies other resources when needed (detectives, crime scene techs, victim advocates).
Comments Assessor detailed comments	Poor	Fair	Good

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