Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security, Career Pathway

Title 7: Education K-12 Part 98: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security, Career Pathway 2 013 Law an d Pu b lic S af ety Mississippi Department of Education Program CIP: 43.9999 – Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. Direct inquiries to Myra Pannell, M.S. Bill McGrew Instructional Design Specialist Program Coordinator Research and Curriculum Unit Office of Career and Technical Education Mississippi State University Mississippi Department of Education P.O. Drawer DX P.O. Box 771 Mississippi State, MS 39762 Jackson, MS 39205 662.325.2510 601.359.3461 E-mail: myra.pannell@rcu.msstate.edu E-mail: bmcgrew@mde.k12.ms.us Published by Office of Career and Technical Education Mississippi Department of Education Jackson, MS 39205 Research and Curriculum Unit Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS 39762 Betsey Smith, Curriculum Manager Scott Kolle, Project Manager Jolanda Harris, Educational Technologist Kristen Dechert, Editor The Research and Curriculum Unit (RCU), located in Starkville, MS, as part of Mississippi State University, was established to foster educational enhancements and innovations. In keeping with the land grant mission of Mississippi State University, the RCU is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Mississippians. The RCU enhances intellectual and professional development of Mississippi students and educators while applying knowledge and educational research to the lives of the people of the state. The RCU works within the contexts of curriculum development and revision, research, assessment, professional development, and industrial training. Table of Contents Acknowledgments The Law and Public Safety curriculum was presented to the Mississippi Board of Education on January 17-18, 2013. The following persons were serving on the state board at the time: Dr. Lynn House, Interim State Superintendent of Education Dr. O. Wayne Gann, Chair Mr. Howell “Hal” N. Gage, Vice Chair Ms. Kami Bumgarner Mr. William Harold Jones Dr. John R. Kelly Mr. Charles McClelland Mr. Richard Morrison Ms. Martha “Jackie” Murphy Mr. Simon F. Weir, II Jean Massey, Associate Superintendent of Education for the Office of Career and Technical Education, at the Mississippi Department of Education assembled a taskforce committee to provide input throughout the development of the Law and Public Safety Curriculum Framework and Supporting Materials. Also, special thanks are extended to the teachers who contributed teaching and assessment materials that are included in the framework and supporting materials: David Cannon, Law and Public Safety, Hinds County School District, Pearl, MS Brian Flanner, Law and Public Safety, Monroe County School District, Amory, MS James Hudson, Law and Public Safety, Hinds County School District, Raymond, MS Jivaro Jones, Law and Public Safety, Holly Springs School District, Holly Springs, MS Darnell McNeal, Law and Public Safety, Columbus School District, Columbus, MS Chris Rainbolt, Law and Public Safety, DeSoto County School District, Hernando, MS Appreciation is expressed to the following professional, who provided guidance and insight throughout the development process: Brad Skelton, Former Program Coordinator – Office of Career and Technical Education and Workforce Development, Mississippi Department of Education, Jackson, MS Standards Standards are superscripted in each unit and are referenced in the appendices. Standards in the Law and Public Safety Curriculum Framework and Supporting Materials are based on the following: Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training (BLEOST) The Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training manual establishes policy and procedures governing the standards to be used by accredited training academies in determining what constitutes successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program. Reprinted with permission, 2012. http://www.dps.state.ms.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/BLEOST-Policy-Procedures- Manual-SOS-v2011-rev-1.1.1-06-27-2011.pdf National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Educational Standards Reprinted with permission, 2010. U.S. Department of Transportation. (2009). National EMS Educational Standards. Washington, D.C.: Author. http://naemse.pgpic.com/edustandard-6-1-.pdf NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 Edition Reprinted with permission, 2012. http://www.nfpa.org/onlinepreview/online_preview_document.asp?id=100113# Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Response Framework, Chapter II (Response Actions) Reprinted with permission, 2012. http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nrf/nrf-core.pdf Common Core State Standards Initiative The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy. Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved. States and territories of the United States as well as the District of Columbia that have adopted the Common Core State Standards in whole are exempt from this provision, and no attribution to the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers is required. Reprinted from http://www.corestandards.org/. National Educational Technology Standards for Students Reprinted with permission from National Educational Technology Standards for Students: Connecting Curriculum and Technology, Copyright 2007, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 800.336.5191 (U.S. and Canada) or 541.302.3777 (International), iste@iste.org, www.iste.org. All rights reserved. Permission does not constitute an endorsement by ISTE. 21st Century Skills and Information and Communication Technologies Literacy Standards In defining 21st-century learning, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills has embraced five content and skill areas that represent the essential knowledge for the 21st century: global awareness; civic engagement; financial, economic, and business literacy; learning skills that encompass problem-solving, critical-thinking, and self-directional skills; and information and communication technology (ICT) literacy. Preface Secondary career and technical education programs in Mississippi face many challenges resulting from sweeping educational reforms at the national and state levels. Schools and teachers are increasingly being held accountable for providing true learning activities to every student in the classroom. This accountability is measured through increased requirements for mastery and attainment of competency as documented through both formative and summative assessments. The courses in this document reflect the statutory requirements as found in Section 37-3-49, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended (Section 37-3-46). In addition, this curriculum reflects guidelines imposed by federal and state mandates (Laws, 1988, ch. 487, §14; Laws, 1991, ch. 423, §1; Laws, 1992, ch. 519, §4 eff. from and after July 1, 1992; Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act IV, 2007; and No Child Left Behind Act of 2001). Mississippi Teacher Professional Resources There are several resources for Mississippi teachers. My PLC: An online registration for all professional-development sessions To register for any session, teachers will need an account in the registration system, MyPLC, https://myplc.rcu.msstate.edu. To create an account, click on the link and navigate to the "Request a Guest ID" link. The ID should be the teacher’s first initial and last name and the last four (4) digits of the social security number. Teachers should complete the entire form, which will then be sent to a secure server. Upon activation of the teacher’s account, he or she will receive an e-mail with login instructions. The teacher may then browse for the available sessions and register for the desired courses. Should you need additional instructions, please call 662.325.2510. Blackboard/PACE site: An online resource Preparation for Academic and Career Education (PACE) sites have been created for Mississippi career and technical educators to have one central location for obtaining information regarding their teaching practice and classrooms. Each of the 16 career clusters has an individual site. Within the appropriate PACE site, a career pathway that is currently taught in Mississippi schools will be located, along with information from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) state curriculum coordinator, the MDE student organization coordinator, and the Research and Curriculum Unit (RCU) curriculum specialist. As information that is relevant to an educator’s particular course is available, this information will be posted to the PACE site. To log in to Blackboard: 1. Visit http://rcu.blackboard.com. 2. Log in with your first initial, last name, and last four (4) digits of your social security number (e.g., ddorroh3456). 3. Input the password: rcu. 4. Should you need additional instructions, please call 662.325.2510. Law and Public Safety Executive Summary Pathway Description The Law and Public Safety career pathway focuses on the history of law and legal systems in the United States. Students will leave the program with a firm foundation of knowledge in these areas. Additionally, students will learn the importance of personal health and safety in the work environments associated with law and public safety. Students will also be introduced to the emergency services found in local communities. Additionally, students will focus on corrections in the state of Mississippi, studying specifically how jails and prisons function. Students will learn the specialized areas and topics within the law and public safety arena. They will examine the daily tasks and responsibilities of the professionals in the field. The program will offer students the opportunity to examine all areas of the military and the professions associated with each branch. Additionally, students will learn about emergency management and workplace skills and will have meaningful, relevant job-shadowing experiences with professionals. Industry Certification There are three certifications associated with this curriculum. Students will be adequately prepared to meet the requirements of each. • FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) – measures incident management competence • Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) – educates participants about disaster preparedness • Presidential Youth Fitness Program – measures physical fitness through benchmarks; students must score at or above 85th percentile on all required activities Assessment Students will be assessed according to successful completion of the three certifications associated with the curriculum. In addition, students will prepare a performance-based portfolio based on the scenarios found in each unit of the curriculum. If there are questions regarding assessment of this program, please contact the STEM instructional design specialist at the Research and Curriculum Unit at 662.325.2510. Student Prerequisites Students are admitted to the course based on instructor approval. Applied Academic Credit (if applicable) The Law and Public Safety curriculum is written to correlate with the competencies in the Grades 10-12 physical-education course found in the 2006 Mississippi Physical Education Framework (1/2 credit). See crosswalk in Appendix D. Teacher Licensure The latest teacher licensure information can be found at http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/educator- licensure. Professional Learning If you have specific questions about the content of any of training sessions provided, please contact the Research and Curriculum Unit at 662.325.2510 and ask for a professional-learning specialist. Course Outlines Option 1—Four 1-Carnegie-Unit Courses This curriculum consists of four one-credit courses, which should be completed in the following sequence: 1. History of Law and Legal Systems—Course Code: 990103 2. Emergency Services and Corrections—Course Code: 990104 3. Special Topics in Law and Public Safety—Course Code: 990105 4. Emergency Management and Military Professions—Course Code: 990106 Course Description: History of Law and Legal Systems This course focuses on the history of law and legal systems in the United States. Students will leave the class with a firm foundation of knowledge in these areas. Additionally, students will learn the importance of personal health and safety in the work environments associated with law and public safety. Course Description: Emergency Services and Corrections This course introduces students to emergency services found in local communities. Additionally, students will focus on corrections in the state of Mississippi, studying specifically how jails and prisons function. Course Description: Special Topics in Law and Public Safety This course focuses on specialized areas and topics within the law and public safety arena. Students will learn about these particular areas and examine the daily tasks and responsibilities of the professionals associated with them. Course Description: Emergency Management and Military Professions This course will offer students the opportunity to examine all areas of the military and the professions associated with each. Additionally, students will learn about emergency management and workplace skills and will have meaningful, relevant job-shadowing experiences with professionals. History of Law and Legal Systems—Course Code: 990103 Unit Unit Name Hours Orientation and Ethics Personal Health and Safety History of Criminal Law Legal Systems in the United States Presidential Youth Fitness Program Training1 Total Emergency Services and Corrections—Course Code: 990104 Unit Unit Name Hours Corrections Police and Highway Patrol Public and Private Security Specialized Law Enforcement Agencies Presidential Youth Fitness Program Training1 Total Special Topics in Law and Public Safety—Course Code: 990105 Unit Unit Name Hours Fire Protection Services Emergency Medical Services Interagency Collaboration, Communication, and Liaisons Conflict Management/Stress Management Incident Reporting CPAT Training2 Total Emergency Management and Military Professions—Course Code: 990106 Unit Unit Name Hours Careers in the Military Emergency Management Workplace Skills (plus NIMS training) Career Experience/Job Shadowing CPAT Training2 Total Option 2—Two 2-Carnegie-Unit Courses This curriculum consists of two two-credit courses, which should be completed in the following sequence: 1. Law and Public Safety I—Course Code: 990101 2. Law and Public Safety II—Course Code: 990102 Course Description: Law and Public Safety I This course focuses on the history of law and legal systems in the United States. Students will leave the class with a firm foundation of knowledge in these areas. Additionally, students will learn the importance of personal health and safety in the work environments associated with law and public safety. Students will also be introduced to the emergency services found in local communities. Additionally, students will focus on corrections in the state of Mississippi, studying specifically how jails and prisons function. Course Description: Law and Public Safety II This course focuses on specialized areas and topics within the law and public safety arena. Students will learn about these particular areas and examine the daily tasks and responsibilities of the professionals associated with them. The course will offer students the opportunity to examine all areas of the military and the professions associated with each. Additionally, students will learn about emergency management and workplace skills and will have meaningful, relevant job-shadowing experiences with professionals. Law and Public Safety I—Course Code: 990101 Unit Unit Name Hours Orientation and Ethics Personal Health and Safety History of Criminal Law Legal Systems in the United States Corrections Police and Highway Patrol Public and Private Security Specialized Law Enforcement Agencies Presidential Youth Fitness Program Training1 Total Law and Public Safety II—Course Code: 990102 Unit Unit Name Hours Fire Protection Services Emergency Medical Services Interagency Collaboration, Communication, and Liaisons Conflict Management/Stress Management Incident Reporting Careers in the Military Emergency Management Workplace Skills Career Experience/Job Shadowing CPAT Training2 Total 1 Students will participate in physical training 2 hr per week. This training will be based on the Presidential Youth Fitness Program. Please see requirements and crosswalk with Mississippi’s 2006 Physical Education Framework for Grades 10-12 in Appendix D. http://www.presidentialyouthfitnessprogram.org/resources/index.shtml 2 Students will participate in physical training 2 hr per week. This training will be based on the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Please see requirements and crosswalk with Mississippi’s 2006 Physical Education Framework for Grades 10-12 in Appendix D. http://www.iaff.org/hs/CPAT/cpat_index.html Law and Public Safety Research Synopsis Introduction This curriculum prepares students for a variety of occupations in law and public safety. The industry is projected to grow by 29.3% in Mississippi and by 33.9% nationwide by 2020 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2011). All occupations listed below are projected to increase in employment in Mississippi. Students in this program will be prepared for multiple in-demand and competitive job opportunities. Needs of the Future Workforce Data for this synopsis was compiled from employment projections prepared by the United States Census Bureau, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010), and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (2011). See Table 1. Table 1 Occupational title Employment, Projected employment, Change 2010–2020 Mean hourly wage Number Percent (in dollars) Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 3.00% 21.00 Bailiffs 11.00% 10.00 Correctional Officers and Jailers 6.00% 12.00 Court Reporters 23.00% 25.00 Detectives and Criminal Investigators 19.00% 22.00 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 1,595 1,778 11.00% 13.00 Fire Fighters 2,124 2,565 21.00% 14.00 Fire Inspectors and Investigators 12.00% 18.00 Forensic Science Technicians 41.00% 23.00 Judicial Law Clerks 38.00% 15.00 Lawyers 2,040 2,328 14.00% 38.27 Legal Secretaries 1,044 21.00% 19.00 Paralegals and Legal Assistants 1,810 2,375 31.00% 17.00 Private Detectives and Investigators 38.00% 14.00 Security Guards 42.00% 10.00