Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 9, May 7, 2024
Section 6.29.3.20 - LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS AND SECURITY CAREER CLUSTER (LW) FOR COMMON CAREER TECHNICAL CORE FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATIONA. All pathways in the LW career cluster should align to business and industry certifications where available and appropriate. Student abilities common to pathways in the LW career cluster are the ability to: (1) analyze the nature and scope of the LW and the role law, public safety, corrections and security play in society and the economy;(2) formulate ideas, proposals and solutions to ensure effective and efficient delivery of law, public safety, corrections or security services;(3) assess and implement measures to maintain safe and healthy working conditions in a law, public safety, corrections or security environment;(4) conduct law, public safety, corrections and security work tasks in accordance with employee and employer rights, obligations and responsibilities, including occupational safety and health requirements;(5) analyze the various laws, ordinances, regulations and organizational rules that apply to careers in law, public safety, corrections and security; and(6) describe various career opportunities and means to those opportunities in each of the LW pathway.B. Correction services career pathway (LW-COR). Students will: (1) evaluate the correctional environment for signs of potential problems or danger;(2) demonstrate leadership roles, responsibilities and collaboration in correctional environments;(3) analyze the impact of federal, state and local laws on correctional facilities;(4) describe the various roles and impacts of forensics and computer forensics in the resolution of crime in the correctional environment;(5) describe the legal, regulatory and organizational guidelines governing the correction services;(6) compare and contrast different career fields in the correction services;(7) demonstrate effective communication skills (e.g., writing, speaking, active listening and nonverbal communication) in the correctional environment;(8) analyze the techniques used to manage crisis situations and resolve conflicts in correctional environments;(9) demonstrate the protocols regarding the reduction or elimination of sexual harassment or abuse in the correctional environment;(10) analyze situations that require the use of force, including deadly force, to determine when varying degrees of force should be used in correctional facilities;(11) analyze the impact of the fourth, fifth, sixth and fourteenth amendments in the correction services environment;(12) apply the ethical and legal responsibilities of correctional staff to various situations in the correction services environment; and(13) describe the knowledge and technical skills needed to carry out the day-to-day operations at a correctional facility.C. Emergency and fire management services career pathway (LW-EFM). Students will: (1) demonstrate effective communication skills (e.g., writing, speaking, listening and nonverbal communication) while utilizing communications equipment and platforms common to emergency and fire management services;(2) manage an incident scene as the first responder using emergency response skills;(3) use up-to-date technology equipment and applications to facilitate the management of emergency and fire management situations;(4) demonstrate an understanding of the objectives and a commitment to the mission of emergency and fire management services;(5) execute safety procedures and protocols associated with local, state and federal regulations;(6) develop an organizational professional growth plan including the development of team building and leadership skills within the emergency and fire management environment;(7) describe the legal, regulatory and organizational guidelines governing emergency and fire management services;(8) compare and contrast the different career fields in fire and emergency management services;(9) execute protocols for handling emergency situations that range from minor medical and fire emergencies to area-wide incidents;(10) demonstrate the use and various applications of the equipment commonly used in emergency and fire management services;(11) implement an appropriate incident command system to effectively manage an incident scene;(12) use common codes and icons to properly handle and transport potentially hazardous substances in fire and medical emergency scenes;(13) implement public relations plans to enhance public awareness and safety in fire and emergency situations;(14) describe the elements and issues involved in using the preparedness and response systems available to manage large-scale disasters; and(15) analyze the key functions and techniques of critical infrastructure protection in cases of terrorism or natural disasters.D. Law enforcement services career pathway (LW-ENF). Students will: (1) demonstrate effective communication skills (e.g., writing, speaking, listening and nonverbal communication) required in law enforcement;(2) demonstrate proficiency in the operation of communication equipment used in an emergency telecommunications center;(3) use anger and conflict management strategies to resolve problems in law enforcement settings;(4) model behaviors that exhibit integrity and commitment to a code of conduct and ethics for law enforcement professionals;(5) analyze the impact of federal, state and local laws on law enforcement procedures;(6) execute established procedures to avoid the violation of the rights guaranteed by the fourth, fifth, sixth and fourteenth amendments;(7) manage crime and loss prevention programs in collaboration with the community;(8) explain the appropriate techniques for managing crisis situations in order to maintain public safety;(9) evaluate for the signs of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect;(10) demonstrate the routine day-to-day tasks conducted by various law enforcement agencies;(11) describe law enforcement protocols and procedures designed to handle incidents related to homeland security, terrorism and other disaster situations;(12) demonstrate the procedures to properly protect, document and process the crime scene and all related evidence;(13) demonstrate procedures to assist individuals requiring special assistance from law enforcement personnel; and(14) describe the behavioral symptoms of drug use and the inherent dangers associated with handling dangerous drugs.E. Legal services career pathway (LW-LEG). Students will: (1) demonstrate effective communication skills (writing, speaking, listening and nonverbal communication) in the legal services environment;(2) interpret nonverbal communication cues in order to discern facts from fabrication;(3) produce written legal materials using writing strategies applicable to the legal services environment;(4) apply information technology tools to perform daily tasks assigned to legal services professionals;(5) analyze the role forensics plays in preventing and solving crimes;(6) use legal terminology to communicate within the legal services community;(7) compare and contrast different career fields in the legal services;(8) analyze the influence of the three branches of the United States government (judicial, legislative and executive) on the legal services; and(9) analyze the impact of the fourth, fifth, sixth and fourteenth amendments on the provision of legal services.F. Security and protective services career pathway (LW-SEC). Students will: (1) demonstrate effective communications skills (e.g., writing, speaking, listening and nonverbal communication) when communicating security-related directives, technical concepts and other information;(2) use conflict resolution skills to resolve conflicts among individuals;(3) compare and contrast the roles, responsibilities, tools and techniques of the criminal justice and security fields;(4) describe the legal, regulatory and organizational guidelines governing the security and protective services;(5) analyze the impact of federal, state and local laws on the security and protective services field;(6) apply ethical and legal responsibilities of security and protective services personnel to various situations in the security and protective services field;(7) analyze the impact of the fourth, fifth, sixth and fourteenth amendments on the security and protective services;(8) compare and contrast the different career fields in the security and protective services;(9) evaluate the application and relevance of crime prevention concepts and security assessments to security and protective services functions;(10) explain the application of risk management principles to the protection of assets in various settings;(11) describe the importance of utilizing good public relations techniques and building relationships in security and crisis situations;(12) describe the role of security systems in an overall security strategy;(13) explain the duties of security and protective services personnel in terrorism, homeland security and disaster preparedness;(14) apply basic management principles for the effective supervision and management of a security force or an organization's security program;(15) perform the roles and responsibilities of a security officer, including basic incident response;(16) compare types and techniques of security approaches within the public and private sectors;(17) demonstrate the concepts and techniques used to ensure the security of information-based and intangible assets; and(18) summarize the importance and roles of intelligence analysis in crime prevention and homeland security.Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 08, April 30, 2015, eff. 4/30/2015