Indian Valley Vocational Center

Law Enforcement

Instructor: Vince Logan

Hello! My name is Vince Logan and I have been in Law Enforcement since 1988. I have worked in various units and with several different municipalities. During that time as an officer, I was able to attain a master’s degree in teaching. In 2004, I decided to leave the Evanston Police Department and enter teaching. I taught sixth grade social studies/literature/language arts for one year before coming to IVVC. Over the last 20 years, I have developed an extensive network of law enforcement professionals which your student will find very beneficial. I am currently working on my second masters in criminal justice.

Besides instructing at IVVC, I am a part-time police officer in Maple Park, work concert security and run a company that instructs people on how to handle firearms and the laws surrounding, giving them the necessary qualifying training to attain a concealed carry license. I am excited to teach and know that my vast experience will help even the students that are not necessarily going into law enforcement, but are undecided on what paths to pursue in their adulthood. This class does not just teach kids about law enforcement; we also tackle handling life.

LAW ENFORCEMENT I

Grades: 11, 12

SIS #: 15051A003

Law Enforcement I is the first year of a two-year sequence.

Units of study - History of Law Enforcement, tools used in law enforcement, criminal law and offenses, Illinois Vehicle Code, including DUI and accidents, search and seizure, use of force, combat tactics and force mitigation, courts and courtroom procedures, crime scene investigations, firearms training, investigate crimes in progress

Tasks you will complete -

Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities
Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved
Gather information
Drill and ceremony used by military
Identify elements of a crime
Utilize resources to complete projects
Defend one's personal space
Respond to simulated crimes in progress
Simulate effective detainment of suspects and offenders
Conduct simulated searches of both people, property and vehicles

Skills/abilities you need to be successful - integrity, dependability, self-control, active listening, critical thinking, public speaking, one-to-one speaking, conflict resolution, reading comprehension, judgment and decision making, time management, writing, active learning, negotiation

Related careers - Sheriff, State Police, Conservation Officer, Federal Agent, Process Server, Bailiff, Parole Officer, Correctional Officer, Security Guard, Forensic Specialist, Detective, Private Investigator, Emergency Medical Tech, SWAT Officer, Juvenile Officer

Articulated Credit: KCC CRJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)

LAW ENFORCEMENT II

Grade: 12

Required: 70% or higher in Law Enforcement I

SIS #: 15051A004

Law Enforcement II is the second year of a two-year sequence.

Units of study - Investigating violent crimes, interviewing and interrogation, investigating crimes against children, investigating crimes against property, investigating terrorism, search and seizure, use of force, combat tactics and force mitigation, courts and courtroom procedures, crime scene investigations, firearms training

Tasks you will complete -

Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities
Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
Gather information
Identify elements of a crime
Utilize resources to complete projects
Defend one's personal space
Respond to simulated crimes in progress
Simulate effective detainment of suspects and offenders
Conduct simulated searches of both people, property and vehicles

Articulated Credit: KCC CRJ 201 - Criminal Investigations (3 credits)

Mr. Logan can be reached at (815) 786-9873, extension 232 or via email at VLogan@ivvc.net.

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