1. ILPSCS Unit 3 LPSCS-ILPSCS-5
Describe the structure and interaction between law and public safety agencies at a
local, state, and federal level.
5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of LPSCS processes and explain how different agencies
work together.
5.2 Identify jurisdictional and venue issues that may arise when different agencies work
together and provide suggestions for resolving those issues.
5.3 Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of private security LPSCS
agencies and explain how they differ from public LPSCS agencies.
5.4 Describe and apply knowledge of how the United States Legal System works.
5.5 Differentiate between civil and criminal law.
5.6 Explore the rights of citizens guaranteed by the United States.

2. How does jurisdiction affect the actions of different agencies?
Introduction:
Read Aloud
Work:
Teach Jurisdictional and Venue Issues
Jurisdiction and Venue Activity
Unit 3 Paper
Closing:
1. Answer EQ

3. Levels of Crime
Local Ordinances: Spitting on the sidewalk, Sleeping in the park, Noise Violations.
State Crimes: Murder, Rape, Robbery, Assault, Drugs
Federal Crimes: Tax Evasion, Drug Smuggling, Mail Fraud, Crimes across State Lines

4. 3 levels of Law Enforcement
Local: Smyrna PD, Cobb County PD
State: Georgia State Police, GA DNR
Federal: FBI, CIA, DHS
Local
State
Federal
LAWS!
Local LE
Federal LE
State LE

5. Local Law Enforcement Responsible for: Enforcing Local Laws/Ordinances
Enforcing State Laws
Enforcing Federal Laws
WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION!

6. State Law Enforcement Responsible for: Enforcing State Laws
Enforcing Federal Laws
WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION!

7. Federal Law Enforcement
Responsible for:
Enforcing Federal Laws
WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTION!

8. Venue
VENUE: where the crime occurred, where the crime is tried, and where the convicted are punished. The accused is charged where the crime occurred. The accused is tried where the crime occurred. (A change of venue can be requested) The convicted serves his/her sentence in the appropriate jurisdiction.

9. What if the person runs?
A warrant for their arrest will be placed on GCIC and NCIC.
The next time that person is pulled over, applies for a job, or his/her name enters the system………POW!
The law enforcement agency in that jurisdiction will make the arrest and EXTRADITE the accused to the appropriate VENUE.

10. How do different law enforcement agencies work together?
Introduction:
Read Aloud
Work:
Teach the process of cooperation in LE
LE Process Worksheet
Unit 3 Paper
Closing:
1. Answer EQ

11. Working Together Local Law Enforcement enforces all laws.
State Law Enforcement focuses on state laws/traffic.
Federal Law Enforcement focuses on federal laws.
EVERY AGENCY HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE ANY LAW IF IT IS IN THEIR JURISIDICTION!

12. Examples Local police report federal crimes to Federal Agencies.
State Police assist local law enforcement in traffic enforcement.
Federal Agencies use local resources to investigate federal crimes.

13. How are public law enforcement agencies different from private security agencies?
Introduction:
Read Aloud
Work:
Teach public v. private LPSCS
Public/Private Ven Diagram
Closing:
1. Answer EQ

14. Public Law Enforcement
Local, State, and Federal Agencies
Enforce Criminal Laws
Have the Authority to Arrest
Follow the rules of jurisdiction

15. Private Security Enforce private rules/regulations
Have the authority to detain but not arrest
Only have authority on the property they are assigned to.
Focused on Civil Law

16. What is the difference between criminal and civil law?
Introduction:
Read Aloud
Work:
Teach Criminal/Civil Law
Create a Criminal/Civil Law Comparison Chart
Closing:
1. Answer EQ

17. Criminal Law
Criminal Law is violation of law that has been passed by legislatures and is enforced by government agencies(LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL)
Murder, Robbery, Arson, Theft, Forgery, Tax Evasion, Noise Ordinance

18. Criminal Law Misdemeanors: Punishable by less than a year in jail.
City
County
Felonies: Punishable by a year or more in prison.
State
Federal

19. Civil Law
Civil Law covers wrongs amongst individual citizens that aren’t covered by criminal law.
Also known as TORTS
Divorce, Contracts, Wills, Slip and Fall (NEGLIGENCE)

20. How does the Bill of Rights affect United States Citizens?
Introduction:
Read Aloud
Work:
Teach Constitution/Bill of Rights
Create a Constitutional Outline
Closing:
1. Answer EQ

21. U.S. Constitution
Constitution was signed on Sept. 17, 1787, and ratified by June 21, 1788.
Created a central government (Federal)
Created smaller governments (State)