Removed Fall 2006
February, 1995
Chabot College
Course Outline for Administration of Justice 71
NARCOTICS AND DRUG ENFORCEMENT
Catalog Description:
71 - Narcotics and Drug Enforcement
2 units
Local, state and Federal narcotics problems and laws; application of investigative
procedures and the work and method of special narcotics units; method of locating and
apprehending violators; the use of informants and undercover persons. Prerequisite:
Administration of Justice 61 (completed with a grade of C or higher). 2 hours.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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2.
3.
4.
understand a majority of the Federal and State laws concerning the use and abuse of
narcotics and dangerous drugs;
list a majority of the special techniques involved in locating and apprehending
violators;
know the work and methods of special police units;
demonstrate sociological approaches to understanding drug abuse.
Course Content:
1.
2.
Introduction
A.
Historical background
(1)
Opiates
(2)
Dangerous Drugs
(3)
Marijuana
B.
Terminology and Definitions
Identification of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
A.
Opiates
(1)
Morphine
(2)
Opium
(3)
Heroin
(4)
Codeine
B.
Hallucinogens
(1)
L.S.D. (Lysergic Acid)
(2)
P.C.P. (Phencyclidine)
(3)
Peyote
C.
Dangerous Drugs
(1)
Barbiturates
(2)
Amphetamines
D.
Marijuana
(1)
Plant
(2)
Hashish
(3)
Hashish Oil
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February 1995
3.
4.
5.
6.
Symptoms of Persons Using Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
A.
Opiates
(1)
Heroin
(2)
Morphine
(3)
Opium
(4)
Codeine
B.
Hallucinogens
(1)
L.S.D. (Lysergic Acid)
(2)
P.C.P. (Phencyclidine)
(3)
Peyote
C.
Dangerous Drugs
(1)
Cocaine
(2)
Amphetamines
(3)
Barbiturates
D.
Marijuana
(1)
Hashish
(2)
Hashish Oil
Federal and State Laws Concerning Narcotic Drug Use and Abuse
A.
Criminal Law of the State of California
(1)
Penal Code
(2)
Health & Safety Code
(3)
Business & professions Code
(4)
Vehicle Code
B.
California Civil Code of Procedures
(1)
Civil Commitment
(2)
Diversion
(3)
C.R.C.
Methods of Specialized Investigative Police Units for Narcotics Enforcement
A.
Intelligence
B.
Surveillance
C.
Search Warrants
D.
Narcotic "Buy" Programs
E.
Agents and Informants
Sociological Approaches to understanding Drug Abuse
A.
Crisis Intervention
B.
Methadone Maintenance Programs
C.
England Approach
D.
Legalization of Narcotics and Drugs
Methods of Presentation:
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2.
3.
4.
Lecture and discussion
Audio-visual aids
Information sheets
Guest lecturers
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Methods of Evaluating Student:
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2.
3.
4.
Class participation
Both announced and unannounced quizzes
Term paper or project
Mid-term and final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Drugs & The Law For Street Cops, Gary J. Miller, Miller Publishing Company
Special Student Materials:
None.
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