Lassen Community College Course Outline
AJ-13 Narcotics Investigation and Identification
I.
3.0 Units
Catalog Description
The course will give general information on the investigation of narcotic related cases.
The departmental and community involvement in narcotics cases as well as the
identification of common drugs will also be covered. This course has been approved for
correspondence delivery.
Recommended Preparation: Successful completion of ENGL105 or equivalent
assessment placement.
Transfers to CSU only
51 Hours Lecture
Scheduled:
II.
Coding Information
Repeatability: Not Repeatable, Take 1 Time
Grading Option: Graded or Pass/No Pass
Credit Type: Credit - Degree Applicable
TOP Code: 210500
III.
Course Objectives
A. Course Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
Identify and apply the detection, suppression, apprehension and prosecution
procedures of narcotics and vice law violators.
B. Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the history and public attitude towards narcotics.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of narcotics enforcement in modern law
enforcement.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of logistics of planning and participation in narcotic
related investigation.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal issue and court decisions in narcotic
investigations.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the laws associated with narcotics, the element of
the crime and when they are complete.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of drugs and narcotics as outlines in the Uniform
Controlled Substance Act.
IV.
Course Content
A. The student will identify the history and public attitude towards
drugs and narcotics
1. Changing outlook on drugs over the years
2. Public attitude
3. Changes in the law
4. The issues of use in religious, cultural and ceremonial activites
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B. The student will identify the impact of narcotic enforcement on modern
law enforcement
1. Relationship of narcotic investigation to the agency and
community
2. Department Organization
3. Personnal assignment
4. Officer attitude
C. The student will identify the logistics, planning and participation
related to narcotic investigation
1. Narcotic squad or detail
2. Financing and overall department budgets
3. Outside agency resources
4. Court time
D. The student will identify the use of undercover operations:
1. Use of informant paid and unpaid
2. Departmential personnel
E. The student will identify the legal issue in narcotic investigation
1. The law
2. Court decision
3. Departmential policy
4. Eavesdropping and electronic surveillance
5. misplace reliance doctrine
F. The student will identify the laws covering controlled substances and
alcohol abuse crime, know the element and when the crime is complete
1. Controlled Substances Act Division 10 of the Health and Safety
Code
2. Prescription drugs
3. Element of Possession
4. Under the influence
5. Transportation
6. Imitation controlled substance
7. Paraphanalia
8. Place sold or used
9. Registiar of offenders
10. Alcohol related laws - A.B.C. and vehicle code
G. The student will identify and classify drugs and narcotic
1. Controlled substances in Health and Safety Code
2. Alcohol
3. Changing drugs
4. Testing and testing kits
V.
Assignments
A. Appropriate Readings
Students are expected to read the text as class progresses. Legal update and case
studies assigned by instructor.
B. Writing Assignments
Quizzes will be essay. A short paper on legal issue's in narcotic enforcement.
C. Expected Outside Assignments
Visits to local law enforcement agencies and research for short paper.
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D. Specific Assignments that Demonstrate Critical Thinking
Classroom discussions and report on outside assignments. Mid-term and final
exam.
VI. Methods of Evaluation
Traditional Classroom Delivery
Classroom Participation
Outside Assignment
Mid-term and Final Examination
Correspondence Delivery
Same as face to face with the exception of the desired use of proctored exams and
exclusion of participation in classroom activities. Students will be expected to
complete assignments and activities equivalent to in-class assignments and
activities. Written correspondence and a minimum of six opportunities for
feedback will be utilized to maintain effective communication between instructor
and student.
VII. Methods of Delivery
Check those delivery methods for which, this course has been separately approved by the
Curriculum/Academic Standards Committee.
Traditional Classroom Delivery
Correspondence Delivery
Interactive Television Delivery
Online Delivery
Traditional Classroom Instruction
Lecture format with overhead projector, audio visual aids and movies
Correspondence Delivery
Assigned readings, instructor-generated typed handouts, typed lecture materials,
exercises and assignments equal to face to face instructional delivery. Written
correspondence and a minimum of six opportunities for feedback will be utilized
to maintain effective communication between instructor and student.
VIII. Representative Texts and Supplies
California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training Basic Unit Guide
California Health and Safety Code Division 10
California Vehicle Code and Penal Code
Belenko, Steven; Spohn, Cassia; “Drugs, Crime and Justice”, 1st edition, 2014, Sage,
ISBN 9781452277080
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Discipline/s Assignment
Administration of Justice
X.
Course Status
Current Status: Active
Original Approval Date: 2/15/1988
Revised By: Nancy Bengoa-Beterbide
Curriculum/Academic Standards Committee Revision Date: 11/05/2014
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