Kean University Department of Criminal Justice POLICE ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY CJ Summer II 2010

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1 Kean University Department of Criminal Justice POLICE ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY CJ Summer II 2010 Instructor: Professor James J. Drylie Course Time: Monday Thursday 10:20-11:55AM Course Location: J-139 Office: Willis 305H Office Telephone: Website: Blog: Office Hours: To be announced Important Dates: June 28 Last day to withdraw with 100% refund. July 1 Last day to withdraw with 75% refund. July 8 Last day to withdraw with 50% refund. July 15 Last day to withdraw with a W grade. Pre-requisites: CJ 2600 or permission of instructor. Course Description: This course will examine human relations as they affect policing and police management, and the police role in various community settings. The topics covered in the course will be timely and include prejudice and discrimination, corruption and violence and their effects on the police and the community in a changing society. The course will explore the role of the modern peace officer in attempting to balance the needs of order and individual rights. Required Text(s): 1. Miller, L.S., Hess, K., & Orthmann, C.H. (2011). Community Policing: Partnerships for Problem Solving. 6 th Ed. Cengage: Clifton Park, NY. ISBN 13: Recommended Text(s): 1. American Psychiatric Association (1995). Publication Manual of the American Psychiatric Association (Current Edition.). Washington, DC. 1

2 Course Objectives: 1. The course will begin with an examination of the evolution of policing in modern society. 2. The progression of the police profession will be discussed. 3. The affects of the changing nature of society and the response of police agencies to maintain pace with change will be examined. 4. The nature of society as a recipient of police services will be explored. 5. The concepts of problem solving and community oriented policing will be defined. 6. Planning and implementing a community oriented policing approach will be discussed. 7. The course will examine how the police function in a diverse society. Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the origins of American policing. 2. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the various reforms associated with American policing. 3. Establish the nexus between changing social norms and the response of police organizations in response to change. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of how society responds to the nature and extent of police services. 5. Define problem solving, community policing, and crime prevention. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of how community oriented policing is planned and implemented in American society. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Class Preparation: Each student is required to complete all readings prior to the scheduled class, participate in class discussions and to complete all assignments when scheduled. 2. Exams/quizzes: All students will be required to complete scheduled examinations/quizzes on the date listed in the syllabus. Requests for consideration for a make-up examination shall be based on an emergency or other extenuating circumstance that prevented a student from completing the examination as scheduled. There will be no provision for make-up quizzes. Make-up examinations will be scheduled at the direction and convenience of the instructor. 3. Library Assignment: All students are required to submit a worksheet demonstrating an understanding of the American Psychological Association (APA) format. The worksheet shall consist of two examples of citations from each of the following areas: peer reviewed journal articles, social science textbooks, academic encyclopedias, and non-peer reviewed practitioner journals. Students shall include in this assignment an acknowledgment that they reviewed and have an understanding of the University Integrity Policy (UIP). 2

3 4. Writing Assignment: Each student shall submit an original written assignment on an approved topic(s) related to the study of the police role in the community. The assignment will consist of two separate parts: An Introduction and a Literature Review. Topics shall be selected based on discussion and analysis of issues related to the course and submitted in writing on the date noted in the syllabus. Primary sources for relevant literature will be found in peer reviewed journal articles, current textbooks, and government publications. Students shall be judicious in the use of Internet sources that offer little if any opportunity for verification of authenticity. The assignment will be constructed to demonstrate the student s cognitive ability and writing skills. Papers shall be typewritten in the following format: WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Part I Introduction. a. The Introduction will be the medium that clearly identifies the topic to be researched. The Introduction shall include a statement of the problem and the general points of discussion that will covered in the literature review. The assignment shall be a minimum of 1 typed page based on writing requirements set forth in this syllabus. The Introduction will be worth twenty-five percent of the overall grade for the writing assignment. Grading for this assignment will be based on 15 points for a complete type written page, and 10 points for construction and format. WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Part II Literature Review. a. The Literature Review will be a limited assessment of the current literature on issues related to police community relations as identified in the Introduction. The purpose of this assignment is to assess the student s ability to research the topic and demonstrate the skill to articulate the critical elements found in the research. The assignment shall be a minimum of 3 typed pages based on the writing requirements set forth in this syllabus. The Literature Review will be worth seventy-five percent of the overall grade for the writing assignment. Grading for this assignment will be based on 50 points for completed work and 25 points for construction and format. SOURCES: The assignment will require two independent sources found in the academic literature. Multiple sources from the same publication will not be accepted. The cover or title page of each source shall be photocopied and submitted with the completed paper. WRITING REQUIREMENTS: ALL papers shall be typewritten, no exceptions. Paper shall be white, 8 ½ x 11. Each page shall have a running head with the student s name, course number, and section, and numbered in the lower right-hand corner. The running head shall be single space and righthand justified. The font shall be Times New Roman, size 12pt. The body of the paper shall be double-spaced and left-hand justified. Headings are 3

4 necessary to introduce new material. The text shall be prepared in the third person, and shall be written to demonstrate the student s analytical ability. Excessive use or reliance on direct quotations from the literature will negatively impact the grade. ALL papers shall be prepared using the American Psychological Association (APA) format. The APA Publication Manual is an excellent guide to assist you in preparing your work. Failure to cite material in the text will result in a reduction in the final grade for the paper. ALL papers shall include a Bibliography that reflects the material cited and presented in APA format. 5. Attendance: In accordance with the policy of Kean University... attendance is expected of all students. Role will be called at the start of each class. Students will be allowed two (2) excused absences. All other absences will be recorded. 6. Academic Integrity: In accordance with the policy of Kean University... Academic integrity is expected of all students attending Kean University. Plagiarism, cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty may result in disciplinary action which could include dismissal from the university. Research papers will be clearly checked for originality. Failure to properly cite work will result in a lowering of the grade. ALL STUDENTS shall refer to the University Integrity Policy (UIP) for guidance. The UIP is available online at 7. Grading: Grading percentages will be based on a Midterm and Final Examination, four quizzes, Writing Assignment, Library Assignment, and attendance. 8. Extra Credit: During the course of the semester there may be opportunities for extra credit for all students at the discretion of the instructor. Extra credit will not exceed 5 points on any given assignment. Student s individual requests for extra credit will not be entertained. Midterm Exam 20% Final Exam 20% Writing Assignments 20% Quizzes 20% Library Assignment 10% Attendance 10% A A B B B C D F

5 Class Schedule Date Topic/assignment(s) Text/Chapter(s) June 28/29 Introduction Community Policing Chapter 1 June 30 Police Mission & Culture Chapter 2 July 1 The Community Chapter 3 July 5 No class July 6/7 Problem Solving Chapter 4 July 7 Quiz 1 Chapter(s) 1-4 July 8 Writing Lab APA Manual July 12 Writing Assignment Topics Class Discussion July 13 Implementing CP Chapter 5 Writing Assignment Topic Selection July 14 Community Communication Chapter 6 July 15 Building Partnerships Chapter 7-8 Library Assignment Due July 19 Quiz 2 Chapter(s) 5-8 Review Chapter(s) 1-8 July 20 Midterm Chapter(s) 1-8 July 21/22 Crime Prevention/Crime Chapter 9-10 Writing Assignment I Introduction Due July 26/27 Drugs/Youth Chapter July 28 Quiz 3 Chapter(s) 9-12 July 29 Gangs/Violence Chapter Aug 2 Writing Assignment II Literature Review Due SARA Problem Solving Class Exercise Aug 3 Quiz 4 Chapter(s) Aug 4 Review Chapter(s) 9-14 Aug 5 Final Chapter(s)

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