Instructional Plan

Manny Casas
CUR/516
May 27, 2014
Patricia Luopa

Instructional Plan

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Case foundation
The purpose of this course is to emphasize to the student the importance of solid
basic report writing. Police work revolves around the foundation of critical report
writing, so it is essential for students to know what to gather during an incident in
order to create a well written police report. Students will also examine the importance
of statement taking from people and understanding how an investigation develops.
The student would also gain a basic understanding of an interview and interrogation.
The target audiences for this training session are incoming and existing officers in

III.

the profession of law enforcement. Whether its new officers learning about the
importance of report writing and statement taking or the officers that have been on
the road, this course will benefit all. Majority of the job is about reports and
statements, which is why the need for officers to do it right is vital.

IV.

This course is a face to face traditional classroom block of instruction. The length
of this course is 24 hours, or three 8 hour days.

V.

Four goals the student should accomplish from this course.

A. The student will know and have a basic knowledge of what a police report is
B. The student will know and have a basic knowledge of what a statement is and
how it plays into a case.

VI.

The purpose of this course is to emphasize to the student the importance of solid
basic report writing. Police work revolves around the foundation of critical report
writing, so it is essential for students to know what to gather during an incident in
order to create a well written police report. Students will also examine the importance
of statement taking from people and understanding how an investigation develops to
end result of conviction. The student would also gain a basic understanding of an
interview and interrogation.

VII. Two goals the student should accomplish from this course.
C. The student will know and have a basic knowledge of what a police report is
D. The student will know and have a basic knowledge of what a statement is and
how it plays into a case.
VIII.

Two objectives the student will need to reach the goals of this course.

A. Given a description of a police report, the student will be able to identify the
integral parts and body a report and demonstrate it verbally or in writing. The
student will be able to evaluate the different areas of police report, such as who,
what, when, where, why and how by their ability to discuss verbally or in writing
an actual case study report.
B. Given the description of an official police statement, the student will be able to
identify what needs to be in a statement and when to exactly obtain one and
demonstrate it verbally or in writing. The student will be able to ascertain the
details of a statement such as who, what, where, when, why and how. The student
will be able to determine the difference of a statement and a police report, the
actual details of the incident versus an overview and discuss it verbally or in
writing.
IX.

The objectives will use project-based training, collaborative, learning, and

encourage critical thinking skills.
A. The course design is to challenge and increase the students individual
knowledge.
B. The course will put reports and statements in perspective given awareness and
insight to the topics being delivered.
C. The course will have the student do critical thinking, recall information and have
them comprehended the material.

X.

Instructional strategies and activities

A. PowerPoint and hands on instruction approach
B. Case study and break out room participation with teamwork

XI.

Instructional technologies for this course.

A. This training course will rely on digital media for presentation points, PowerPoint
and hard copy handouts for students to take and have a future reference guide.
B. This course is a face to face traditional classroom block of instruction. The length
of this course is 24 hours, or three 8 hour days. The anticipated start date is June
24 thru June 26.
C. The instructors are; Lead and supportive investigators.
a. Our audience would consist of the men and women in law enforcement.
Our own agency as well as surrounding police departments; this would
include all levels of the organization
D. The course resources will include a media based, PowerPoint driven, pen and
paper handouts. Prior support strategies will be research on actual case studies

and police reports. Gathering and having them prepared for breakdown class
discussion.
E. Communicating the course will be done through clear and concise dialogue.
Visual aids will be used to emphasis material points.
Media such as videos consisting of informative and humorous content will be
utilized to

keep the students engage. Class participation with hands on

assignments will build interest and commitment.

F. Discussion and questions will be the formative assessments for this training.
XII. This course will use a summative evaluation process in order to determine if the
material taught is truly being received, such as the objectives and goals of the course.
A. At the end of the course, all students will be required to complete an evaluation on
the course. Rating and describing any concerns or improvements needed from the
materials, how the course was delivered, the instructor and even the
environment/classroom.