LPSCS Career Exploration Module – DAY THREE
Law Enforcement/Correctional Services
Lesson Title
Forensic
Detective
Cluster
Pathways
Law
Enforcement
Correctional
Services
Essential
Question
What careers
are within the
Law
Enforcement
and
Correctional
Services
clusters?
TEKS
Career Portals:
1.A, 2.A, 2.B,
4.F
Prior Student
Learning
Career Module
Introduction
Estimated
Time
45 minutes
Objectives
- Identify and explore career opportunities within the LPSCS Cluster
(police officer, correctional officer, sheriff, criminal investigator)
- Use the scientific process to solve a fictional crime
Materials/Equipment/Handouts Needed
- Vocabulary List
- Handout: Movie Clips Questions
- Handout: Fingerprint Pattern Types
- Forensic Detective Activity
- Forensic Detective Activity Rubric
- Ink Pads
- Hand Sanitizer
- Baby Wipes
- 5 x 7 Index Cards
- Crime Scene Scenario (Extension)
- Crime Report Form (Extension)
Introduction/Engage
- Discuss how television and movies give us preconceived ideas
regarding police officers, correctional officers, sheriffs, and criminal
investigators
- Begin with Movie Clips Activity
Activities
- Movie Clips Activity: do an Internet search for the following online
movie clips using these key words
 movie clip his-girl-Friday-movie-jailhouse-interview
 movie clips 52zw running-scared-movie-Miranda-rights
 bean (3/12) movie clip - airport police chase (1997) hd
- Pick 2-3 of the listed movie clips
- Complete the Movie Clips Activity using the teacher activity
instruction sheet and the student questions
- Forensic Detective Activity
Lesson Closure
- Answer any follow-up questions that students may have
- Instruct students to complete the vocabulary list for homework
- Discuss upcoming career module experiences and expectations
Assessment
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Verbal responses to questions
Forensic Detective Activity Rubric
Extension
- Instruct students to write a criminal report using the Crime Scene
Scenario and the Criminal Report Form
Accommodations for Learning Differences
- Accommodations Manual
- Guidelines and Procedures for Adapting Instructional Materials
- Sample Curriculum Customizations for Learning Differences
- Lesson Plan/Curriculum Modification Checklist
- Instructor Format for Curriculum Customization for Learning
Differences
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FORENSIC DETECTIVE ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS
Materials needed:
- Forensic Detective Activity Sheet
- Fingerprint Pattern Types
- Forensic Detective Rubric
- Ink Pads
- Hand Sanitizer
- Baby Wipes
- 5 x 7 Index Cards
TEKS:
§127.4.(c)(1)(A), (2)(A)(B)(E)
Approximate time:
20 minutes
Directions:
1. Assign students into groups of two
2. Distribute the Forensic Detective Activity sheet, Fingerprint Pattern Types and Forensic
Detective Rubric
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FORENSIC DETECTIVE ACTIVITY
SCENARIO
Someone who is sitting in this classroom broke into the Principal’s office this morning and stole
his favorite writing pen! The crime was caught on video, so the administration thinks that they
know who did it. However, they want to be absolutely positive that they have the correct person
in mind. Luckily, evidence was gathered from the scene, including fingerprints. Through the use
of forensic techniques, your group must work together and determine who committed this evil
crime before the end of the class period.
Instructions: To complete this activity, each group must collect the fingerprints of each group member, and post the prints
collectively on a poster board. Label all prints with numbers and letters, NOT names (Ex: Group 1, Suspect A). Directions for
gathering the prints are below. Upon completion we will compare all gathered prints to the evidence that has already been
collected.
HOW TO GATHER FINGER PRINT
Step 1
‐ Begin by telling the subject that you are going to take their prints and to
relax their hand and let you do all the work; ask them to let you control
their hands
Step 2
‐ Roll the fingers, one-by-one, from the left to the right on the ink pad
(without pressing down)
‐
Your prints should be wide and not resemble typical finger sizes
Step 3
‐ For inking the fingertips, roll them from the top down until the fingers lay
flat
‐
Do the left and then the right
‐
Roll the thumbs, and label them “T”
‐
Clean Up
‐
When getting ink off the fingers, make sure the soap is rubbed in well before applying water
‐
Make sure that your collected prints are away from cleaning material to prevent damage
‐
Label your print sheets and post them
Be sure to write the correct detective’s name on each sheet
posted. This is how you will be graded. Each student must
collect at least one set of prints from a group member!
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FINGERPRINT PATTERN TYPES
Fingerprint Identification is the method of identification using the impressions made by the
minute ridge formations or patterns found on the fingertips. No two persons have exactly the
same arrangement of ridge patterns, and the patterns of any one individual remain unchanged
throughout life. Fingerprints offer a perfect means of personal identification. Other personal
characteristics may change, but fingerprints do not.
Fingerprints can be recorded on a standard fingerprint card or can be recorded digitally and
transmitted electronically to the FBI for comparison. By comparing fingerprints at the scene of a
crime with the fingerprint record of suspected persons, officials can establish absolute proof of
the presence or identity of a person. Various types are below. (Source: www.fbi.gov)
Plain Arch
Tented Arch
Ulnar Loop
Radial Loop
Plain Whorl
Central Pocket Loop
Double Loop Whorl
Accidental Whorl
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FORENSIC DETECTIVE ACTIVITY RUBRIC
Name _______________________________ Class Period_____
4
Date ___________
3
2
1
Legibility (x5)
Prints are on the
fingerprint card
and all are
readable and not
inked too dark
Prints are on
the fingerprint
card and
most are
readable
Prints are on
the fingerprint
card, but
some are
unreadable
Prints are
placed on the
fingerprint card
but, are
unreadable
Neatness (x4)
Card is turned in
with no smudges
or marks
Card is
turned in with
one or two
smudges or
marks
Card is turned
in and has
several
smudges or
marks
Card is turned
in, but has
numerous
smudges or
marks
Identification (x4)
Thumb prints are
properly labeled
with a “T”; group
and suspects
information in
proper format
Only 3 of the
previous
identifying
requirements
are labeled
Only 2 of the
previous
identifying
requirements
are labeled
Only 1 of the
previous
identifying
requirements is
labeled
Most
materials are
put away
after use and
ink is
appropriately
cleaned up
Some
materials are
put away after
use and ink is
appropriately
cleaned up
Materials are
not properly put
away, and ink
is not
appropriately
cleaned up
----
The student
does not
contribute to
the success of
the activity or
respect others
TOTAL
(Ex: Group 1,
Suspect A);
detective’s name
is listed
Cleanliness (x4)
All materials are
put away after use,
and ink is
appropriately
cleaned up
Participation (x4)
The student
contributes to the
success of the
activity, listens well
and respects
others
Ability to follow
instructions (x4)
----
Instructions are
followed closely
---
---
Instructions are
not followed
closely
Total Points (out of 100 points)
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MOVIE CLIPS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS
Materials needed:
Computer, projection equipment, 3-4 short movie clips, Movie Clips Questions
TEKS:
§127.4.(c)(1)(A), (2)(B)(E), (4)(A)(B)(C)(E)(F)(G)(H)
Approximate time:
15 minutes
Directions:
1. Prepare three or four short movie clips (15 to 30 seconds in length) that show a character
or scene portraying an occupation related to the cluster currently being taught
2. Give each student a copy of the Movie Clips Questions
3. Explain and give examples for the two questions on the Movie Clips Questions
4. Show the clips
5. Have the students complete the Movie Clips Questions
6. Review and discuss the student’s answers to the two questions
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MOVIE CLIPS QUESTIONS
1. What characteristics, (personality, tools, vocabulary, leadership, training, etc.), did the
characters in the movie clips display that agree with the occupation information presented
in class?
2. What characteristics, (personality, tools, vocabulary, leadership, training, etc.), did the
characters in the movie clips display that disagree with the occupation information
presented in class?
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CRIME SCENE SCENERIO
You are dispatched to an ATM machine in order to take an aggravated robbery report. The
victim, Tony Unlucky, was robbed at gunpoint by two suspects while he was in his car at the
ATM machine. The robbers took Mr. Unlucky’s personal belongings, dropped a weapon, and
then took his car. There were two witnesses.
Write a Crime Report using the attached form. Be creative with witness statements and
information.
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OFFICIAL CRIME REPORT
Victim’s Name: _____________________________________________________
Location of Crime: __________________________________________________
Name(s) of Witness(s):
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
List of Evidence:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Victim’s Statement:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Witness(s) Statement(s):
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Additional Information:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Reporting Officer: ___________________________________________________
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