Police Systems and Practices Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Constance Haskins (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
First Responders Academy Bldg.
3701 Plains Blvd, Office #1029
Office Hours
Contacting MeThe best way to contact me is through your Amarillo College (AC) email account or Blackboard Messages. If you send a message through Blackboard, please check the box at the bottom of the message so that a copy is also sent to my email. You may also call or text my cell phone at 806-341-9718. If you leave a voicemail or send a text, please include your:
This information helps me identify your class and respond to your question more efficiently. Response TimeI generally respond to emails and Blackboard messages within 24–48 hours during the workweek. Messages, emails, and texts sent after 6:00 PM, on weekends, or on college holidays may not be answered until the next business day. I occasionally check messages outside of these hours, but an immediate response should not be expected. Please plan accordingly when you have questions about assignments. Waiting until the day or evening an assignment is due to contact me does not guarantee that you will receive a response before the deadline. If you have not received a response after 48 hours during the workweek, please feel free to follow up. Fall Office Hours & AppointmentsI am available to meet with students during the following regular office hours: Tuesdays &Thursday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Students are welcome to stop by during my regular Monday–Thursday office hours for assistance with course content, assignments, grades, or other course-related questions. If you are unable to meet during these hours, please contact me through AC email or Blackboard Messages. I will be happy to work with you to schedule an appointment at a mutually convenient time. Meetings may be held:
Course CommunicationImportant course information will be communicated primarily through:
Students are expected to check Blackboard announcements, messages, and their AC email at least every other day. You are responsible for information communicated through these channels. Professional Communication ExpectationsAll communication in this course—including email, Blackboard Messages, discussion boards, text messages, and other course-related communication—must remain professional, respectful, and courteous. You are always welcome to ask questions, disagree with a grade, request clarification, or express a concern. However, disagreement or frustration does not excuse disrespectful or inappropriate communication. The following will not be tolerated:
If you disagree with a grade, please review the assignment instructions, grading rubric, and instructor feedback before contacting me. I am happy to explain a grade or discuss your concerns, but I will not engage in disrespectful, threatening, or abusive communication. Students who send inappropriate or disrespectful messages may be asked to rewrite the communication professionally before the issue is addressed. Serious or repeated behavior may be documented and referred to the appropriate college administrator in accordance with the Amarillo College Student Code of Conduct. Professional communication is an expectation of this course and an important skill for anyone preparing to work in the criminal justice field. Additional AssistanceIf you are unable to contact me directly or need additional college assistance, the following resources are available: Criminal Justice Department ASK AC Helpline CTL Student & Faculty Help Center AC Connect Student Resources |
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Course
CRIJ-2328-001 Police Systems and Practices
Prerequisites
Course Description
This course examines the establishment, role and function of police in a democratic society. It will focus on types of police agencies and their organizational structure, police-community interaction, police ethics and use of authority.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
An Introduction to Policing, John S. Dempsey and Linda S. Forst 7th Edition, ISBN# 978-1-133-59470-3
Supplies
Ten (10) Scantrons with essay space booklets are required for exams. Students may either use a pencil or pen to complete the essay assignment, but a pencil must be used on the Scantron portion
Student Performance
Student Performance / Learning Objectives
- Describe the types of police agencies and explain the role of police in America within the context of a democratic society.
- Describe means and methods utilized to ensure police accountability.
- Explain the historical development of policing.
- Describe the selection process for police officers.
- Compare and contrast organizational structures, policies, strategies and tactics employed to ensure police effectiveness, efficiency and equity
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
There are certain requirements that will be necessary for the successful completion of this class. The requirements are mandatory and are explained fully in this syllabus.
- Quizzes are given after every chapter
- Read the chapters; take good notes
- Be on time. If you need to leave early, sit in the back of the classroom.
You are responsible for keeping up with the assigned readings and being prepared for class discussions. The textbook readings are intended to provide background information to my lecture. Because we will be having class discussions when I am lecturing, it is of utmost importance that you read the assigned reading for that particular lecture in the textbook. If for some reason, due to the class discussion, I am unable to lecture on a particular topic in the book you are still responsible for knowing that particular section of the assigned reading. So, please be aware that you will be tested on what the book covers as well as my lectures. The readings will be from the textbook listed above, as well as any other material that I may handout during the semester. Bring you textbook to every lecture. In order to be successful in this class you will need to devote equal study time to course lecture as well as the readings; therefore, class participation is expected.
PLEASE BE IN CLASS ON TIME! Class starts at 10:30 a.m. Repeated tardiness, cell phones making any type of noise at all, sleeping, talking, reading unrelated class material, distracting behavior, will not be tolerated and I will ask you to leave the classroom if you are engaging in this type of behavior. DO NOT TEXT MESSAGE IN CLASS
Grading Criteria
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Grading Criteria |
Exams: Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom once testing has begun. If the student leaves the room, then their test will be taken up and graded based on the questions they have answered up to that point. Participation:
Quizzes: There will be 10 chapter quizzes given throughout the year. You must be present at the beginning of class when the quiz is handed out, if you come into class after the quiz is handed out you will not be permitted to take the quiz. Grading Scheme: B = 89.4%-79.5% F = 59.4% and below Makeup Policy: Extra Credit: All extra credit is due Monday May 2, 2016, NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED Students have the opportunity to participate in two (2) extra credit assignments for a total of 15 points added to your final exam. Student’s participation is optional. Students are encouraged to complete the extra credit assignment to mitigate against lost points.
DO NOT CONTACT ME AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER REGARDING EXTRA CREDIT, THESE ARE YOUR OPTIONS FOR EXTRA CREDIT. |
Attendance
Attendance and participation are required. A roll sheet will be handed out at the beginning of class, you will sign acknowledging you are present. If you come in after the sign in sheet has been passed around, you will not be allowed to sign in and will be counted absent for that day. A student is allowed (2) two absences. Each additional absence will result in 5 points being taken off of the participation grade. In addition, students who regularly attend class and frequently contribute to class discussions may receive an additional point or two if they are on the border of receiving a higher grade at the end of the term.
It is the student’s responsibility to drop a course or withdraw from the college. Failure to drop the course within a timely manner will result in the student receiving a performance grade, usually an “F”. The last day to drop is April 21, 2016, you must have my permission to drop. You need to send me an email requesting to drop the class and the reason behind it.
Calendar
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Calendar- This schedule is subject to change by the instructor at any time |
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Introduction, class overview ; read chapter 1; Documentary |
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 Power point notes  Chapter 1 |
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 Construct a timeline of evolution of policing
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 Documentary on The History of Policing
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Police History- Chapter 1 |
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 Power point notes  Chapter 2 |
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 Lecture- Evolution of policing, the political era, the professional era, new directions in police administration, the police crisis of the 1960’s, and new developments in policing.
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Topic: Organizing Public Security in the United States- Chapter 2 |
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 Power point Notes  Chapter 3 |
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 Pick any police department in the United States and construct a graphic organizer of the organization of that police department (I do not recommend NYPD because of its size). Below is an example
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 Chapter 1 quiz  Lecture- Local law enforcement agencies, state law enforcement agencies, and federal law enforcement agencies.
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Topic: Organizing the Police Department - Chapter 3 |
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 Power point notes  Chapter 4 |
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 Chapter 2 quiz  Lecture- Organizing the department, alternative organizational models and structures
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Topic: Becoming a Police Officer- Chapter 4 |
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 Power Point Notes  Chapter 5 |
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 Watch the following videos in order https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epfXeDxftQA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqBqg43WN34
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw0EMLM1XRI
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 Chapter 3 quiz  Lecture- The standard police selection, the recruitment process, the selection process, and the police training process,  Documentary on a police academy  Guest speaker |
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Topic: The Police Role and Police Discretion- Chapter 5 |
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 Power Point Notes  Chapter 6 |
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 Chapter 4 quiz  Lecture- Police discretion, police discretion involving shootings and deadly use of force.  Discussion in regards to the shooting Tamir Rice |
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Topic: Police Culture, Personality, and Police Stress- Chapter 6 |
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 Power Points Notes  Read chapter 7  Study for Midterm (use previous quizzes as study guide) |
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 Chapter 5 quiz  Lecture- Police subculture, police personality, police stress, and police suicide  Documentary Behind the Badge
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Topic: Midterm Minorities in Policing- Chapter 7
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 Midterm- Thursday March 10th - Chapters 1-6  Lecture- Discrimination in Policing, Minorities in policing today, problems for minorities in policing, and why minorities are vital in policing. |
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SPRING BREAK |
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 Power Point notes  Chapter 8 |
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Topic: Police Ethics and Police deviance- Chapter 8 |
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 Power Point notes  Chapter 9 |
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 Write down five (5) questions for next week’s guest speakers. |
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 Chapter 6/7 quiz  Movie- Plan to stay until 12:30 pm on Tuesday March 22nd  Lecture- Ethics in policing, police corruption, other police misconduct, police civil and criminal liability. |
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Topic: Patrol Operations- Chapter 9 |
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 Power Point notes  Chapter 10 |
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 Write down five (5) questions for next week’s guest speakers. |
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 Chapter 8 quiz  Guest speakers from local police department and TDPS  Lecture- Defining homicide and exploring the different types of homicide
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Topic: Continue Chapter 9- Other Police Operational Units; SWAT and K-9 Units |
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 Power Point notes  Chapter 10 |
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 Write down five (5) questions for next week’s guest speaker. |
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 Lecture- what are SWAT and K-9 Units  Guest speaker- SWAT team  Guest Speaker- K-9 unit member (dog included)
YOU MAY WANT TO PLAN ON STAYING LATE THIS DAY |
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Topic: Investigations- Chapter 10
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 Power Point notes  Chapter 12 |
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 Guest speaker from local investigation unit  Chapter 9 quiz  Lecture- Detective operations, crime analysis and information management, proactive tactics, entrapment
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Topic: Community Policing: The Debate Continues- Chapter 12 |
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 Power Point notes  Chapter 13 |
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 Answer the following questions, bring them to class next week. Do not use the internet or friends, answer them based off your knowledge.
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 Lecture- What is community policing and is it appropriate today?  Chapter 10 quiz |
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Topic: Police and the Law- Chapter 13 |
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 Power Point notes  Review for Final Exam (use you chapter quizzes and assignments as reviews) |
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 Class Discussion- Cop Blockers  Chapter 12 quiz  lecture- The police and the U.S. Constitution, the police and arrest, the police and search and seizure, the warrant requirements and the search warrant, the police and custodial interrogation  |
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Topic: Final Exam Review  Review for final exam 05/03/16  Study day 05/05/16
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Topic: Final Exam |
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Additional Information
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ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TYPED, HANDWRITTEN WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! APA style Format:
Every assignment you turn in must have the following cover page attached. If the cover page is missing 10 points will be deducted from your grade.
Title of paper Your name Introduction to Criminal Justice Instructor Haskins |
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The Price they Pay Paper guidelines Purpose- To summarize the book and explain why a particular character in the book stood out to you. Length –
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Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM