I do not have an office at Amarillo College.
The primary method of communication with me will be through course announcements/email. All course announcements will be posted under the Announcements link on the homepage of the course in Blackboard with a concurrent email sent to the class. These emails and any other emails from me will go directly to your AC Gmail account.
Make sure to check your announcements/emails at least every other day to ensure you do not miss important information.
Communicating with your instructor is an important part of the learning process. If you have any questions or experience any problems regarding your class, contact me as soon as possible.
EMAIL ME: The best way to contact me is by emailing me at e0117083@actx.edu Please Do Not email me from your phone or other private devices as they do not tell me who you are and may get lost or not get answered. I will respond through the AC Email function which will go to your student email account.
I check my email daily. However, there may be times when it will take me some time to respond. You can expect an email reply within 24 hours from the time you email me.
PHONE CONTACT: The second-best way to contact me is to call me/text me on my cell phone at (806) 678-3970. You may call/text me on weekdays and weekends, but please do not call/text me after 8:00 pm at night. I work full time and oversee over 170 people, so I get A LOT of emails and phone calls. I will respond when I am able. If you text me, please tell me your name and that you are in my Intro to Policing class. If you call me, you must leave a message for me to call you back. When you leave a message, please include your name and that you are in my Intro to Policing class, so I can be prepared to talk with you when I call you back.
A Word About Expected Courtesies in Your Course Communications Students should make themselves knowledgeable regarding appropriate “netiquette” practices. There are several internet resources that explain netiquette. One such source is located at the following link:
Students will always communicate with their instructor professionally and courteously. Discourteous, rude, and/or aggressive emails, text messages, or phone conversations will not be tolerated. If you have questions regarding the course, you should contact me first.
Students, other Amarillo College staff or faculty are not responsible for determining my course policies.
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
CRIJ-2328-001 Police Systems and Practices
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.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
An Introduction to Policing – 9th Edition
Authors: John S. Dempsey, Linda S. Forst, & Steven B. Carter
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc., (2019)
ISBN: 978-1-337-55875-4
IMPORTANT: STUDENTS WILL NEED THEIR TEXTBOOK THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS
Textbooks may be purchased via the following methods:
In person at the Amarillo College bookstore in the College Union Building (CUB) on the Washington Street Campus at 24th and Jackson. Students can contact the bookstore at 806-¬371¬-5304 or via email at bookstore@actx.edu. They are open Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm and in addition to these regularly scheduled hours, extended hours are announced for the beginning and ending of each semester (Fall, Spring and Summer). Make sure you keep your receipt! They will not take returns or exchanges without them.
Online through the Amarillo College bookstore or another online vendor. Access the bookstore's home page at https://www.actx.edu/bookstore/. The correct ISBN is cited above. Students ordering their book online through the Amarillo College bookstore or through another vendor should ensure they order the correct edition of the textbook and allow enough time for delivery so as to have the book the first day of class.
The correct ISBN for the required class textbook is cited above. Students ordering their book online through the Amarillo College bookstore or through another vendor should ensure they order the correct edition of the textbook and allow enough time for delivery so as to have the book the first week of class. You do NOT need to purchase the access codes for the textbook.
functioning internet service, Microsoft Word or some other type of word processing program, Adobe Acrobat Reader and exhibit computer competency.
Adobe Acrobat Reader may be downloaded FREE from https://get.adobe.com/reader/.
Assistance with Computer Access
If you do not have a computer, you may access the computers at the AC Library on the 4th floor of the WARE Building. Click on the link below to access phone numbers, hours of operation and locations for all Amarillo College libraries and computing centers:
The Amarillo College Bookstore has a laptop rental program as well. You may contact them to find out more information about the requirements and terms of the program.
Student performance addresses the knowledge/skills a student should possess upon completion of this course with a 70% or above cumulative course average. To that end, there are general course learning objectives (listed below) and more specific weekly learning objectives for this course. The weekly learning objectives will be clearly stated.
This course will be guided by meeting both the general course learning objectives and the weekly learning objectives. At the end of the semester students are expected to have a well-developed understanding of policing in America and the essential elements therein.
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".
Behavioral Expectations (Rules of the Classroom)
-Be in class on time, stay until the class is over.
-All cell phones, or other electronic communications devices, except laptops used solely for class note taking/presentations, are to be turned to silent, unless directed by instructor for classroom participation. Any exceptions for emergencies should be communicated to the instructor.
-Texting and web browsing in class is unacceptable and will result in loss of participation points.
-Reading the assigned chapters in the textbook is necessary to successfully complete the class. Come to class prepared to take notes and participate in any discussions.
-Common respect and courtesy toward the instructor and fellow students is required. You are not required to agree with the ideas or opinions of others but you are required to show respect to any person voicing them. It is also important to not dominate class discussions, but allow fellow classmates to have input and share.
-Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero, removal from class and referral to the college administration.
-Any problems with the material or class should be brought to the instructor’s attention as soon as possible.
Prohibited behavior
Scholastic honesty is not only assumed, but required, of all students in all coursework and exams as they relate to this course. This instructor maintains a zero-tolerance policy with regards to occurrences of scholastic dishonesty. Occurrences of scholastic dishonesty will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and will result in a grade of zero for the applicable assignment and/or removal from the course. Scholastic dishonesty is defined in the Amarillo College Student Code of Conduct as “…shall include, but not be limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.” Determinations of scholastic dishonesty may be substantiated if a student engages in any of the following behaviors:
-Function as a substitute for another student in any assignment or exam, or utilizes a substitute in any assignment or exam
-Utilizes the assistance of others, including other students, or engages in “collusion” in relation to any assignment or exam to the extent the work is not characteristic of the student's capabilities. Collusion is defined in the Amarillo College Student Code of Conduct as: “… the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work for fulfillment of course requirements.” Students are not to work together on assignments unless instructed to do so.
-Affords excessive assistance to another student in relation to any assignment or exam, including the unauthorized use of camera phones, text messages, photocopies, notes or other means to copy or photograph materials used or intended for academic submission.
-Commits plagiarism; refer to the Amarillo College Student Code of Conduct which defines plagiarism as: “…the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s own written work.”
Exams:
Exams will comprise thirty (30) percent of your overall grade. Each student will be required to take five (5) chapter exams. The lowest grade on the chapter exams will be dropped. Exams will consist of True/False, multiple choice, and/or essay/short answer.
Exams will begin promptly at 6:00. If a student arrives after 6:10, they will not be allowed to take the exam. Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom once an examination has begun. If the student leaves the room, then their exam will be taken up and graded based on the questions they have answered up to that point.
Cell Phones, Computers, or Tablets must be turned off and stored in a backpack or left outside the classroom on the day of exams. If a student has one of these devices in view on the day of the exam, the student will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to take the exam.
THERE WILL BE A FINAL EXAM FOR THIS COURSE. The final exam will not be a comprehensive exam.
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance and participation during class is critical to your success and passing of this course. Attendance will be taken each class period.
Attendance/Participation will comprise fifteen percent (15%) of your total grade for the course. Participation is counted as engaging in group discussion, contributing to classroom discussion, and asking and answering questions related to the material.
Each student may earn up to 10 points for each class (5 points for attendance, 5 points for participation) for a total of 160 points.
A student is allowed to be late to class three (3) times. After the third time, any additional late entries to class will be counted as an absence. Late to class means entering class 10 minutes after class has started.
NOTE: Attendance is counted as being present for the entire class.
Homework:
Homework assignments comprise fifteen (15) percent of your overall grade. Each student will turn in six (6) homework assignments. Each homework assignment is worth up to a maximum of 100 points. Each homework assignment is to be printed and turned in at the beginning of class. Recognizing that life does happen, homework assignments may be turned in electronically by midnight of the due date with prior notification to the instructor. 15 points will automatically be deducted for homework turned in electronically, by someone else, or after the beginning of class. NO HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED after midnight on the day it is due.
Writing Assignments:
Writing assignments comprise twenty (20) percent of your overall grade. There will be two (2) writing assignments for this course. Writing Assignments are to be printed and turned in at the beginning of class on the due date and are worth 100 points each. With prior notification to the instructor, writing assignments may be turned in by another classmate or electronically by the start of class on the due date. This will result in a loss of points calculated depending on whether the assignment also included an oral presentation.
Common Assessment:
There will be a common assessment for this course. It will comprise twenty (20) percent of your overall grade. The common assessment will be available during the third week of class on Blackboard under the Common Assessment tab. The Common Assessment will be turned in through Blackboard using the Common Assessment template and is due no later than 11:59 PM on March 3, 2020.
FINAL COURSE GRADE ASSIGNMENT (Grading Schema):
Exams 30%
Participation/Attendance 15%
Writing Assignments 20%
Common Assessment 20%
Homework 15%
Total 100%
Final letter grades will be given using the grading schema below. Unless otherwise noted, there will be no exceptions to this schema made by the Instructor. Grades are not negotiable. Your final course grade will be based on your work in the course.
A = 100% to 89.5%
B = 89.4% - 79.5%
C = 79.4% - 69.5%
D = 69.4% - 59.5%
F = 59.4% and below
Grading of Assignments:
You can access your grades at any time by clicking on the Grades link on the left sidebar of the course web site. It is the Instructor’s intention to post grades as soon as possible and no later than one week after assignments and exams are completed. An announcement will be made when grades are posted.
Grading of assignments will be based on the student’s ability to follow all instructions for each assignment as well as accurateness and comprehensiveness of answers. A grading rubric will be provided for all writing assignments. Please note that simply completing the minimum requirements for each assignment will result in a minimal grade. You will not receive a perfect score if you complete only the minimum requirements for each assignment. Please take responsibility for your work and make every effort to do your best.
Makeup Policy:
NO EXAMS CAN BE MADE UP or RE-TAKEN. If you miss an exam, a grade of zero will be averaged for the missed exams (remember, the lowest chapter exam grade will be dropped). In case of an emergency, you may notify the instructor to see if a written assignment may be completed as extra credit.
REGULAR ATTENDANCE IS NECESSARY FOR SATISFACTORY ACHIEVEMENT. THEREFORE, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO ATTEND CLASS.
Information Regarding Withdrawals
It is the student’s responsibility to drop a course or withdraw from the college. Per Amarillo College guidelines, students must receive approval from the instructor to withdraw from the course. The last day to withdraw from a class is listed on the course calendar (on the class site) and on Amarillo College’s master calendar on AC Connect.
If a student wishes to withdraw from the course they must complete the following steps:
Failure to drop or withdraw the course within a timely manner will result in the student receiving a performance grade, usually an “F”.
This calendar is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Instructor. Any changes will be clearly communicated to students ahead of time. A more detailed calendar will be provided the first day of class.
Week 1 Jan 21, 23
Syllabus overview
Blackboard overview
Overview of expected writing format
Chapter 1 – Police History
Chapter 2 – Organizing Public Security in the United States
Week 2 Jan 28, 30
Chapters 1 and 2 exam – Jan 28
Chapter 3 – Organizing the Police Department
Chapter 4 – Becoming a Police Officer
Week 3 Feb 4, 6
Chapters 3 and 4 exam – Feb 4
Chapter 5 – The Police Role and Police Discretion
Chapter 6 – Police Culture, Personality, and Police Stress
Writing Assignment 1 due February 6 at beginning of class.
Week 4 Feb 11, 13
Chapters 5 and 6 exam – Feb 11
Chapter 7 – Minorities in Policing
Week 5 Feb 18, 20
Chapter 8 – Police Ethics and Police Deviance
Chapter 9 – Patrol Operations
Week 6 Feb 25, 27
Chapters 8 and 9 exam – Feb 25
Chapter 11 – Police and their Clients
Chapter 12 – Community Policing
Chapter 13 – Police and the Law
Writing Assignment 2 due February 27 at beginning of class.
Week 7 Mar 3, 5
Chapters 11 and 12 exam – Mar 3
Chapter 15 – Homeland Security
Common Assessment due no later than 11:59 pm on MARCH 3, 2020
Week 8 Mar 10, 12
Case Study
Review
Final Exam (Chapters 13, and 15) – Mar 12
A more detailed class schedule outlining relevant due dates for all assignments will be handed out on the first day of class and will be available on Blackboard during the first week of class.
Blackboard – Use your blackboard
-Additional resources and helps for completing your assignments will also be posted on blackboard.
-Students will be responsible for printing off any material that is posted to Blackboard
-When Extra Credit Assignments are offered they will be posted on Blackboard
ALL ASSIGNMENTS (Homework and Writing Assignments) MUST BE TYPED AND TURNED IN AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ON THE DAY THEY ARE DUE. HANDWRITTEN WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure will count for a portion of your grade for all writing assignments.
Use the following APA Style Format
Every assignment must have the following cover page attached. (5 points will be deducted for missing cover pages)
Title of paper (for example, Homework Assignment 1, Writing Assignment 2)
Your name
Police Systems and Practices
Instructor Bohannon
(centered on the page from top to bottom and side to side)
Resource: Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) APA Style
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Students will complete six (6) homework assignments over required reading for this course which will be due at the beginning of class on the due date given by the Instructor.
Homework assignments will be posted on blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to complete, print, and submit homework assignments at the beginning of class the day they are due.
The following format is required when completing homework assignments:
-Cover page (as described above)
-Following page or pages (no page numbers necessary).
-Homework assignments will include vocabulary and a question and answer section. Please follow the following format:
Vocabulary (heading): Definitions should be double spaced.
1. Word – definition, page number where found
2. Word – definition, page number where found
3. Word – definition, page number where found
Questions (heading): Answers should be double spaced.
1. Question followed by Answer written in sentence format
2. Question followed by Answer written in sentence format
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS/CLASS PRESENTATIONS
There will be two (2) writing assignments for this course. Each are worth 100 points. Detailed instructions about these writing assignments will be provided by the Instructor. These instructions will include the proper formatting for the paper, the topic, the minimum required length, minimum number of required references (you may use your textbook as a reference), the due date, and any other relevant information necessary to complete the assignment.
Students should be prepared to discuss each writing assignment in class on the day it is turned in. Additionally, students should also be prepared to give a brief presentation of their writing assignments to the class.
|Criminal Justice Departmental Policies|
Tutoring/Assistance with Course
The Criminal Justice Department at Amarillo College endeavors to support each student’s goals for success by providing additional academic support services to those in need. If your cumulative grade average for this course falls below a 70, you will be strongly encouraged to access tutoring and other academic resources the instructor feels is appropriate.
Any student needing assistance with any aspect of the course content should contact their instructor to schedule a tutoring session. Tutoring sessions are offered at no charge and can be conducted on campus or via telephone. Arrangements can be made to schedule a time that is convenient for the student.
Student Academic Help/ Student Resources
There are a variety of resources available to help students with issues they may be experiencing throughout the semester. You are encouraged to contact your instructor with any questions or problems you might have while taking the course. In addition, you may access many of the various student resources at: https://www.actx.edu/student-resources.
Reproduction of Course Materials
Students are prohibited from reproducing any portion of this class without written permission from the instructor of record or authorization through Disability Services. This includes, but is not limited to, lecture notes, class discussion boards or any other class materials. For purposes of the policy herein, “reproducing” applies to photographic reproduction, audio, video, or any other type of reproduction of course materials.
Students who create and/or share an unauthorized reproduction of course materials via any means, including social media, are violating an instructor's intellectual property rights and could potentially be subjected to disciplinary actions under the Amarillo College Student Code of Conduct. Additionally, should any reproduction be shown of proprietary materials, the student who created or shared the unauthorized reproduction may also be subject to copyright laws.
This policy has been adopted by all instructors in the Criminal Justice Department. Questions or concerns should be directed to Sarah Uselding, Program Coordinator and/or Eric Wallace, Director.
Extra-Credit Opportunities
Determinations regarding whether or not extra-credit opportunities will be afforded to students is at the discretion of the instructor. In the event an option for extra-credit is offered by the instructor, comprehensive guidelines and information will be provided to the student. Students are not required to participate in extra-credit opportunities.
This policy has been adopted by all instructors in the Criminal Justice Department. Questions or concerns should be directed to Sarah Uselding, Program Coordinator and/or Eric Wallace, Director.
Student Complaints or Issues
A complaint is an allegation of improper, unfair, arbitrary or discriminatory treatment by college personnel. Students should attempt to resolve concerns informally with the instructor before filing a formal complaint. Any student or group of students may file a complaint concerning any campus issue. The Amarillo College Student Complaint Policy is described in detail in the Student Rights and Responsibilities document.
If you have a complaint regarding the instructor or some aspect of the course, you should first contact your instructor immediately in person or via email and attempt to resolve the situation. If the situation can’t be resolved to your satisfaction, you should then contact Sarah Uselding, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator at (806) 290-2727 or Eric Wallace, Director of Criminal Justice Programs, at (806) 354-6081.
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