PSCI420 Peace Officer Bill of Rights (3 cr.)

This course examines Minnesota Statute 626.89 and compares it to similar statutes. Topics include anti-quota laws, officer liability, use of force, high-speed pursuits, and other areas that provide constant scrutiny of officer conduct.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of officer rights under the Garrity advisory.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of officer rights under the Tennessen advisory.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of officer rights under the Miranda advisory.
4. Understand the basic source of officer rights.
5. Identify and apply elements of officer rights to situations.
6. Understand the statutory rights of law enforcement officers in Minnesota (626.89).
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the 1st, 4th, 5th, and 14th constitutional issues in the workplace.