About the Class:

This class covers the historical basis of US laws and due process; the sources of law in America; Constitutional law; and the responsibilities of law enforcement officials and humane investigators. We will cover the various types of law and types of crime found in the United States; the presumption of innocence; the elements of a crime, and the burdens / levels of proof necessary in a court of law. We will also examine search and seizure; the necessity of Miranda Rights in animal control cases; and civil liability. Most students complete the course in ____ to____ hours.

  • Students who complete this course will take away an understanding of..

  • The historical basis of US laws and due process

  • Different sources of law and types of law

  • Responsibilities of law enforcement officials to enforce the law

  • Some of the legal tenets of the criminal justice system

  • Elements of a crime and the burdens/levels of proof needed

  • Civil liability

Course curriculum

  • 1

    WELCOME to Animal Control & the Legal System!

    • How to navigate this course

    • A quick note about classes...
  • 2

    Module 1: Animal Control & the Legal System OVERVIEW

    • Let's get started!
  • 3

    Module 2: DUE PROCESS & THE US LEGAL SYSTEM

    • "Due Process" Presentation

    • Module 2 Knowledge Check

  • 4

    Module 3: SOURCES OF LAW

    • "Sources of Law" Reading Assignment - Scroll all the way to the bottom.

    • Module 3 Knowledge Check
  • 5

    Module 4: THE LAW

    • "The Law" Presentation

    • Module 4 Knowledge Check
  • 6

    Module 5: TYPES OF LAW

    • "Types of Law" Presentation

    • Module 5 Knowledge Check
  • 7

    Module 6: ENFORCEMENT & TYPES OF CRIME

    • "The Enforcement of Law & Types of Crime" Reading Assignment - Scroll all the way to the bottom.

    • Module 6 Knowledge Check
  • 8

    Module 7: TENETS OF LAW

    • "Tenets of Law" Presentation

    • Module 7 Knowledge Check
  • 9

    Module 8: COMPONENTS OF DUE PROCESS

    • "Components of Due Process" Presentation

    • Module 8 Knowledge Check
  • 10

    Module 9: Course REFLECTION & REVIEW

    • Animal Control & the US Legal System Reflection & Review
  • 11

    FINAL EXAM

    • Animal Control & the Legal System EXAM
  • 12

    Let's Wrap Up!

    • You're almost finished!

    • Before you go...