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TEAM (Teaching, Educating, And Mentoring) School Liaison Program is a school-based "law related" education program taught by specially trained officers. Unlawful and youthful risk taking behavior is addressed in this program with lessons on the laws and consequences that commonly affect students.
The Elementary School lessons focus primarily on safety for younger students. The Middle and High School lessons are more sophisticated. For example, High school lessons cover: weapon and drug free school zones; drug, alcohol and tobacco use; traffic safety; personal protection issues affecting teens, such as date-rape, stalking, sexual harassment; and domestic violence.
TEAM is flexible and adaptable to most classroom settings. Each lesson is approximately 30 to 45 minutes long and can be taught in sequence over a period of time or can be taught as a stand-alone lesson. The TEAM Curriculum has been reviewed by Michigan Model, ODCP, International Association of Chiefs of Police, and is certified by MCOLES.
GRADES K, 1st & 2nd
***McGruff the Crime Dog and Stranger Danger.This program features McGruff the Crime Dog and McGrufff's 4 Safety Rules. The Program warns young people about the dangers of strangers and how to tell an adult when something is wrong.
*** Very popular program.
BICYCLE SAFETY:
Bicycle safety is taught to school children of all ages. Various laws are covered, along with the proper use of helmets.
CHILD IDENTIFICATION:
Fingerprints and photographs are taken of the child. The prints and photo are turned over to a parent in case the child is ever missing, or is abducted.
OFFICER FRIENDLY:
The Officer Friendly Program is designed for young children. The Program teaches children that police officers are their friends and can help them in bad situations.
READ TO ME:
The read to me program involves a uniformed officer coming into the classroom and reading a book to the children. Afterward, the officer discusses the book with the children. The officer then talks to the children about the importance of staying in school to fulfill their dreams of a career.
LATCH KEY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN:
The Latchkey Program is designed for children who stay home alone. This covers a variety of topics including 911, how to secure your home, and what to do in case of an emergency.
I Know My BIG 5 Safety Rules for grades K - 2. Through discussion and interactive exercises, this lesson is designed to help acquaint elementary school children with some very basic safety rules. *Team lesson #1.
What is 911, for grades K - 2. The curriculum uses positive discussion and the viewing of a film called Major Action 911 to teach students the fundamental skills to use a telephone to dial the 911 emergency operator. *TEAM lesson #2.
Someone Special, Someone Safe - That's Me for grades K - 2. Through discussion and demonstration, students learn the importance of traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian safety. *Team lesson #3.
I Have a Plan - Designed to assist students to learn important fire safety habits that can protect them. *TEAM lesson #4.
Let's Learn About Gun Safety - Designed to provide young people with important gun safety rules. * TEAM lesson #5.
Computers and You - Designed to provide students with a better understanding of how a computer works and its purpose. *Team lesson #6.
Get Ready, Get Safe - Designed to acquaint elementary school children with basic ways to recognize, prepare, and feel safe when faced with an emergency situation. *TEAM lesson #7.
Grades 3rd, 4th & 5th
Why Do We Have Rules and Laws? - Designed to help familiarize students with their basic rights and discuss safety awareness by understanding the importance of rules and laws. *TEAM lesson #1.
I Will Stay Safe - Designed to provide the students with information concerning safety and how to avoid dangerous situations. TEAM lesson #2.
Drugs Are Dangerous - Designed to provide students with the necessary information about how drugs can harm them. *TEAM lesson #3.
Fire Safety is Important to Me - Designed to provide students with positive information concerning fire safety. *TEAM lesson #4.
Let's Think About Gun Safety - This lesson is designed to provide students with gun safety rules as well as help them develop victim prevention skills. *TEAM lesson #5.
The Internet, Stay Safe and Have Fun - Designed to provide students with information that the Internet is a fun and educational tool, but can also be very dangerous. *TEAM lesson #6.
Feeling Safe and Secure - Designed for students to understand the importance of being prepared for emergency situations and how they may be able to help when an emergency situation develops. *Team lesson #7.
Peer Pressure - This program helps to identify who are our peers? Is there a difference between positive and negative peer pressure? Participants are challenged to think outside of the box with a class room exercise and
the class ends with each child being awarded a certificate indicating that they will be a responsible citizen and avoid negative peer pressure.
Grades 6th, 7th & 8th
***Laws and Rules, What is the Difference? Designed to improve the citizenship skills of students by understanding the rule of law in society and how laws pervade their daily living. *TEAM lesson #1.
*** Very popular program.
Crime and the Community - Designed to help teens recognize crime. Students will look at under-utilized crime prevention and community building resources. *Team lesson #2.
Being Safe Means Recognizing Danger - Designed to bring awareness regarding personal safety issues so the student will recognize risks and the potential consequences of risk. *TEAM lesson #3.
Violence Does Not Belong in My School - Designed to help educate students on the cause and effect of violence and the seriousness of gangs. Also includes learning skills necessary for constructively handling conflict. TEAM lesson #4.
Fire Prevention Begins With Me - Designed to increase the student's knowledge regarding fire prevention. Students will learn how to apply problem-solving skills to identify risks and consequences of playing with fire. *TEAM lesson #5.
Gun Safety We Can Live With - Designed to help students recognize that the misuse of weapons can cause serious injury or death. Law and legal requirements regarding weapons will also be addressed. *TEAM lesson #6.
Safety in Cyberspace - Designed to help students learn that the Internet is a fun and educational tool, but to use common sense as it can be very dangerous. Laws affecting Internet use will also be addressed. *TEAM lesson #7.
Take Action - Students are introduced to terrorism and how it has changed our world and created the need for Homeland Security. Students are also introduced to the concept of community preparedness and things they can do that will make their schools and communities safer. *TEAM lesson #8.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AS A CAREER- Designed for older children. It describes the responsibilities of Law Enforcement Officers and includes discussion on the different jobs available inside Police Departments, such as; dive team, swat team, hazmat, etc. The Program includes discussion about jobs outside of Law Enforcement that are connected with Officers indirectly.
***DRUNK DRIVING AWARENESS - Designed to make students aware of the laws governing drunk driving and to show causes and effects of drunken driving accidents. A video tape from Las Vegas Police entitled "In the Blink of an Eye" is viewed showing the aftermath of a tragic accident involving teens. The students will also attempt to complete simple tasks while wearing goggles that simulate being intoxicated. *** Very popular program.
***Drug Prevention 4 Teens - This program examines issues surround tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs. Actual drugs encased in protective containers and paraphernalia will be used in conjunction with the presentation. Controlled Substance Laws and effects of some drugs are also discussed. The idea behind this program is to show students how to identify certain drugs, along with their paraphernalia, so they can make better choices. This lesson includes a pre and post test. A capsule dispersing a smell similar to marijuana may be used at your request. *** Very popular program.
Forensics of Fingerprinting - Designed to teach the student on the history of fingerprinting in the U.S. and the three basic types of fingerprints. Students will identify their fingerprints and will have the opportunity to dust and lift a fingerprint off of an object.
Babysitting - Designed to make the babysitter aware of safety issue while watching children including answering the door, receiving phone calls as well as fire safety.
Grades 9th - 12th
Understand Law Enforcement - Designed to provide a realistic picture of the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement officers at federal, state and local levels. *TEAM lesson #1.
The Law and You - Designed to educate the students with practical application of constitutional law and the importance of a democratic society. Instruction will also address important legal issues for young people. *TEAM lesson #2.
***Personal Safety - Designed to bring awareness to the students regarding personal safety issues, sexual harassment, CSC, GHB, and bias-motivated violence. This program also looks at the Sex Offender Registry, elements of riminal Sexual Conduct, and the "Age of Consent." Cultural diversity will also be addressed by looking at young people's actions and attitudes. Vocabulary includes Criminal Sexual Conduct, penetration, sexual harassment and stalking. *TEAM lesson #3 modified. ***Very Popular Program.
Problem Solving Gangs and Violence - Designed to provide a realistic look at what causes young people to get angry. This lesson also looks at ways to resolve conflict and develop problem-solving skills. A legal look at gangs, and drug and weapon free school zones will also be examines. *TEAM lesson #4.
Understanding the Court System - Designed to provide the students with an educational lecture on the roles and functions of the court system. Interactive exercises will include various hypothetical court cases allowing the class to actively participate. *TEAM lesson #5.
Plain Facts about Fire: Facing the Consequences - Designed to provide fire safety education, develop fire-safe behavior, and avoid participation in fire play. Students will discuss fire situations and fire evacuation plans. *TEAM lesson #6.
Gun Safety Begins With You - Designed to introduce students to state and federal gun laws, as well as the significance of gun safety prevention. Students will develop solutions in regard to illegal firearms and unintentional deaths. *TEAM lesson #7.
***Internet Safety - Designed to educate students on personal protection awareness regarding internet use. This program looks at a brief history of the internet, chat rooms, downloading music, and real-life examples of children who were tricked by online predators. *TEAM lesson #8 modified.
***Very popular program.
A Relationship is No Place For Violence - Designed to provide knowledge of the extent, causes, and solutions of domestic and dating violence. Laws that affect domestic and dating violence are addressed. *TEAM lesson #9.
Homeland Security - Students are introduced to terrorism, Homeland Security and the Seven Signs of Terrorism. Students also learn about community preparedness and how to construct an emergency "Go Kit", as well as other action items that can be taken, which will make their communities safer. *TEAM lesson #10.
Defensive Driving, Arrive Alive - Designed to provide students with a practical application and information to defensive driving. This lesson is not intended to replace an established drivers' education program but to supplement one. It will address defensive driving, along with the basics of using a motor vehicle in a safe
manner on Michigan roads. Traffic laws that are most commonly violated by young people will be discussed. *TEAM lesson #11.
Gangs in Berrien County - Designed to inform the student on a brief history of gangs in Berrien County including its link to Al Capone and the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. This program spends a majority of the time examining common symbols used in gang graffiti and teaches the student how to identify it. Students learn why people may join gangs and the risk associated with gang participation.
Alcohol the Law - Designed to educate the student on the dangers of drinking and driving. Several alcohol laws are reviewed included OWI, open intoxicants, refusing a PBT and OWI causing death. Fatal vision goggles are used in a class room demonstration.
***Drug Prevention 4 Teens - This program examines issues surround tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs. Actual drugs encased in protective containers and paraphernalia will be used in conjunction with the presentation. Controlled Substance Laws and effects of some drugs are also discussed. The idea behind this program is to show students how to identify certain drugs, along with their paraphernalia, so they can make better choices. This lesson includes a pre and post test. A capsule dispersing a smell similar to marijuana may be used at your request. *** Very popular program.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AS A CAREER- Designed for older children. It describes the responsibilities of Law Enforcement Officers and includes discussion on the different jobs available inside Police Departments, such as; dive team, swat team, hazmat, etc. The Program includes discussion about jobs outside of Law Enforcement that
are connected with Officers indirectly.
Forensics in Accident Investigation - Designed to show students how mathematics may be used to solve problems that an accident investigator may face in trying to determine speeds from crashed vehicles. Students will be shown how to calculate for slide to stop and critical curve speed.
The TEAM program's goal is to unite educators, students, and law enforcement to play an integral part in preventing crime. The philosophy is that while working together as a team, we can create relationships and be united in protecting children from becoming victims of crime.
For further information on any of the above programs, contact the Berrien County Crime Prevention Office (269) 983-7141 ext 7221.
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