Problem 1: What are the various types of law in the United States that apply to the actions of individuals? What types of law apply to the powers of government?
Problem 2: What are the two components of the dual court system?
Problem 3: What are the basic standards of proof pertaining to court cases? Give some examples of how law enforcement might meet these standards or fail to meet them.
Problem 4: What is criminal investigative analysis, and how does it fit in with other investigative techniques and tools?
Problem 5: Explain what is meant by each term: arrest, search, and seizure. Give examples of each.
Problem 6: Discuss some of the complexities of arrest, search, and seizure for law enforcement in various jurisdictions.
Problem 7: Explain what evidence is and name several categories of evidence. What are the basic rules of evidence for court cases? Describe procedures for the proper handling of evidence by law enforcement.
Problem 8: Give examples of good quality law enforcement reports, courtroom testimony, and demeanor.