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DCJS 06E Special Conservator of the Peace

DCJS VA Approved and Accredited Training School. .All courses offered.
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Course Time: 24 Hours

“A “Special conservator of the peace” means any individual appointed by the circuit court pursuant to § 19.2-13 of the Code of Virginia on or after September 15, 2004, to perform only those powers, functions, duties and responsibilities authorized within such geographic limitations as the court may deem appropriate.” (Source DCJS Administrative Code 6 VAC 20-230-10)

 An “Unarmed special conservator of the peace” means a special conservator of the peace registrant who does not carry or have immediate access to a firearm in the performance of his duties.

Note: Additional training is required for armed SCOP officers. 

  1. Orientation – 2 hours
    • Virginia Law and Regulations Regarding Special Conservator of the Peace
      • Regulations
      • Code of Virginia § 19.2-13, § 9.1-150.1 – § 9.1-150.4, § 15.2-1737
      • Definitions
      • Duties and Responsibilities of the Conservator of the Peace
      • Training Requirements
      • Violations and Sanctions
    • Code of Ethics
      • Ethical Standards
      • Professional Conduct

2. Legal Procedures/Due Process, Civil Law, Criminal Law & Constitutional Law – 8 hours

    • Law
      • Knowledge of State and Federal Courts
      • Legal Terminology and Definitions
      • Purpose and Function of Law
      • US Constitution – Bill of Rights
      • Limitations and Liability
      • Magistrates and Courts
      • Felony vs. Misdemeanor
    • Legal Procedures and Due Process
      • Probable Cause
      • Arrests
      • Grand Jury
      • Courts
      • Trials
      • Magistrates
        1. Information
        2. Indictments
        3. True Bills
    • Civil Law
      • Civil Court System
        1. Federal
        2. State
        3. Local Jurisdiction
      • Definitions
      • Civil Judicial Procedures
      • Service of Process
    • Criminal Law
      • Criminal Court System
        1. State
        2. Federal
      • Legal Authority and Related Issues
      • Purpose and Function of Law
      • Definitions/Interpretations
      • History of Law
      • Constitutional Safeguards
        1. United States Constitution
        2. Virginia Constitution
        3. Search and Seizure
        4. Investigative Detention/Terry Stop
        5. Exigent Circumstances
        6. Consensual Encounters
      • Probable Cause
      • Criminal Procedures
      • Police Functions
        1. Laws of Arrests
        2. Arrest Procedures
      • Classifications of Crimes
        1. Misdemeanors
        2. Felonies
        3. Major Felonies in Virginia
      • Elements of Crime – Code of Virginia § 18.2
        1. Elements
        2. Intent
        3. Principals
        4. Accessories

3. Basic Law – 4 hours

    • Juvenile Law
      • Juvenile Arrest Procedures
      • Juvenile Court Procedures
    • Crimes Against Peace and Order
    • Crimes Against Health and Safety
    • Crimes Against Persons
    • Crimes Involving Fraud
    • Crimes Against PropertY

4.  Laws Regarding the Use of Force/Liability Issues – 4 hours

    1. Use of Force
      • Deadly Force
      • Reasonable and Unreasonable Excessive Force
      • Justifiable Deadly Force
    2. Liability Issues
    3. Civil Liability
    4. Criminal Liability

5. Obtaining an Arrest Warrant/Virginia Uniform Summons – 4 hours

    • Police Functions
      • Appearing Before a Magistrate
      • Types of Warrants to Obtain
      • Serving a Warrant
    • Virginia Uniform Summons
    • Issuing

6. Rules of Evidence – 1 hour

    • Definition of Evidence
    • Rules
    • Types
    • Requirements
    • Admissibility of Evidence
    • Hearsay Rules
    • Exclusionary Rules
    • Exculpatory Evidence
    • Integrity of Evidence
    • Chain of Custody

7.  Court Room Testimony – 1 hour

    • Testimony
      1. Articulating Training and Experience
      2. Testifying

DCJS 06I Special Conservator of the Peace-In-Service

Course Time: 8 Hours

Special Conservator of the Peace In-Service training must be completed every 12 months, prior to expiration. As with the entry level course, all appropriate DCJS forms and fees must be submitted to successfully re-qualify as a Special Conservator of the Peace.

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