Legal Update
Expanded Course Outline (2 hour)

Learning Goals:
This course is designed to provide updated training for in-service patrol officers in the area of legal issues they may be faced with while acting in the scope of their duties.  The primary focus will be on changes to statutory laws and contemporary court decisions effecting police practices.

Learning Objectives:
The students will be presented with the material in each topic area and will be presented with examples of how the topic would be applied.  Where appropriated the students will be given a scenario and will be given an opportunity to outline the proper course of action; applying the new material to solving the problem.  Ample time will be available to clarify any material that has not been clearly communicated.

I.  Course Overview 
	A. Student Sign-In
B. Introductions
	1. Instructor Introduction
		a. Previous Experience
		b. Current Duties
			c. What to Expect
		2. Students Introductions 
	C.  Course Overview
	1. Why is Course Important?
			a. Civil Liability
			b. Criminal Penalties
			c. Prosecution Sanctions
			d. Disciplinary Penalties
	2.  Goals/Learning Objectives
D. Instructional Materials
		1. List of Case Decisions
		2. List of Statutory Changes

II. Legal Update
A.	Introduction
1.	Changes Made
2.	Others Expected
B.	Expectations

III. California Statutory Changes
A.	Specific Changes to Existing Laws
B.	New Crimes/Statutes

IV. California Statutory Annual Refresher
A.	Laws of Arrest
B.	Search and Seizure
C.	Domestic Violence
D.	Mental Health

V. Case Law
	A. State
	B. Federal