Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Understand the meaning of Due Process of Law.
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Understand that both the U.S. and New Jersey Constitutions mandate Due Process, but that the N.J. Constitution affords more protections than the U.S. Constitution.
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Understand the need for such Constitutional protections.
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Understand the concept of balancing Constitutional rights against the need for security.
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Identify the role of the law enforcement professional in ensuring Due Process.
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Identify the consequences of failure to carry out that role.
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Identify the relevant Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and the rights therein.
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Identify the relevant U.S. & N.J. Supreme Court and lower court decisions.
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Identify the relevant statutory and administrative rules.
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Understand the Exclusionary Rule, it’s sources & the reasons for it.
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Identify the requirements for obtaining a Warrant.
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Identify each Exception to the Warrant Requirement.
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Identify Miranda Rights, and when & why they must be “given”.
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Examine the issues of professional responsibility & ethics as they relate to the subject matter of this course.