NORTHEAST TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

NORTHEAST TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Spring Semester, 2016 SYLLABUS COURSE: Criminal Justice 2328.99 TITLE: Police Systems and Practices (CJSA 1359) DAY/TIME: To be announced. (Fast Track Police Academy) INSTRUCTOR: Richard Jones 300 N. Montgomery St. Gilmer Texas 75644 Department Telephone (903) 434-8206 E-mail rjones@ntcc.edu Home Telephone: (903) 843-4341 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will study the police profession as a principal component of the criminal justice system. The course will study the organization and structure of law enforcement systems and agencies, and the role of the police in contemporary society. Such issues as police discretion, corruption, ethics and public perceptions of police officers will be reviewed. The means by which police departments and officers interact with the communities they serve will be studied along with critical issues in police work, both current and future. REFERENCE MATERIALS: The Police in America, 8th Edition. Walker, Samuel and Katz, Charles. McGraw-Hill Pub., Boston Burr Bridge, Illinois, 2012 ISBN-10-0078026547. TCOLE Units: Chapters 14, 23, & 25 ATTENDANCE: It is the responsibility of the student to attend all classes for which he/she is registered. Participants are expected to be present, on-time, and prepared for assigned classes. The college catalog explains the school attendance policy. Excessive absences will detract from the student s final grade. Please see the schedule of classes for the last day to withdraw. Religious Holy Days: please refer to the current Northeast Texas Community College Student Handbook. IF YOU ARE MORE THAN 10 MINUTES LATE FOR ANY TEXAS PEACE OFFICER CLASS, PLEASE DO NOT COME INTO THE CLASS UNTIL BREAK TIME. YOU STILL WILL BE COUNTED ABSENT! PLEASE, DO NOT ASK THE INSTRUCTOR WHEN CLASS IS OVER, AS IT IS LISTED ABOVE. WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS: If a student is unable to complete a course in which he/she is registered, it is the responsibility of the student to formally withdraw from the course. If the student does not formally withdraw, he/she will receive a performance grade, usually an F. The instructor cannot and will not drop a student from a class. The final day to Drop a course with a grade of W is Thursday,.April 14, 2016. EXAMINATIONS/ASSIGNMENTS: The course will include four periodic examinations (quizzes) over current assignments, and a final (comprehensive) investigation over the entire course. The periodic examinations (quizzes) will each account for 75% of the total grade and 25% will be determined by the comprehensive final examination. Examinations may be objective (completion, true/false, multiple choice) or essay type. Letter grades 1

will be determined as follows A -- Excellent (numerical grade of 90 or above); B -- Good (numerical grade of 80-89); C -- Average (numerical grade of 70-79); D -- Poor (numerical grade of 60-69); F -- Failing (numerical grade below 60). ADA Statement: It is the policy of Northeast Texas Community College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals who are students with disabilities. This College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required affording equal educational opportunity. It is the student s responsibility to arrange an appointment with a College counselor to obtain a Request for Accommodations form. For more information, please refer to the Northeast Texas Community College Catalog or Student Handbook. Academic Ethics: Northeast Texas Community College may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission as one s own work material that is not one s own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve, but is not limited to, one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, use of annotated texts or teacher s editions, and/or falsifying academic records. Plagiarism: is defined as the appropriation of any person s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one s own work offered for credit. Cheating: is defined to include the following: copying from another students paper; using materials during a test not authorized by the person giving the test; collaborating with any other person during the test without permission; knowingly obtaining, using, buying, selling, transporting, or soliciting in whole or in part the content of test not yet administered; substituting for another student or permitting any other person to substitute for oneself; copying computer or Internet files, using someone else s work for assignments as if it were one s own, or any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course. Collusion: is defined as the unauthorized collaboration with any person in preparing work offered for credit. 2

CRIJ 2328.71 Police Systems and Practices Spring 2016 Schedule Class # Date (1999) Assignment: 1. Mon. Jan. 25 First class. Introductions, assignments and administrative announcements. Read and be prepared to discuss Chapters 1 & 2 in Textbook. Begin discussions of Fitness and Wellness. 2. Mon. Jan. 29 Continued discussions of assignments in Textbook and TCLEOSE Fitness and Wellness segment. 3. Mon. Feb 8 Continued discussions of material assigned above. Examination # 1 over material assigned to date. (during last half of class). 4. Mon. Feb 15 Read and be prepared to discuss Chapter 3 of Textbook. Begin discussions of Stress Management for Police officers. 5. Mon Feb 22 Read and be prepared to discuss Chapter 4 of Textbook. Continue discussions of Stress Management. 6. Mon. Mar 1 Read and be prepared to discuss Chapter 5 of Textbook. Begin discussions of Professionalism and Ethics 7. Mon. Mar 8 Read and be prepared to discuss Chapter 6 of Textbook. Continue discussions of Professionalism and Ethics. Examination # 2 Mon. Mar 15 Spring Break - no classes 8. Mon. Mar 22 Study and be prepared to discuss Chapter 7 of Textbook. Begin discussions of Problem Solving and Critical Thinking. 9. Mon. Mar 29 Read and be prepared to discuss Chapter 8 of Textbook Begin discussions of Professional Policing Approaches. 10. Mon. Apr 5 Continue discussions of Professional Policing Approaches. Examination # 3 11. Mon. Apr 12 Read and be prepared to discuss Chapter 9 of Textbook. Begin discussions of Multiculturalism and Public Relations. 12. Mon. Apr 19 Read and be prepared to discuss Chapter 9 of Textbook. Continue discussions of Multiculturalism and Public Relations. Fri. Apr 23 Final day to withdraw with Grade of W. 13. Mon. Apr 26 Read and be prepared to discuss Chapter 10 of Textbook. Continue discussions of Multiculturalism and Public Relations. 14. Mon. May 3 Examination (Quiz # 4) over material covered since last examination. 15. Mon. May 10 Final Examination - Scheduled @ 6:00 p.m. 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Unit 1 - Fitness and Wellness Unit Goal 1.1 The student will develop an understanding and appreciation for the development of a lifestyle which includes proper programs of nutrition and fitness. The student will understand the importance of such fitness and wellness programs as essential to proper performance in the police profession. An understanding of the physical and psychological stresses of police work will reinforce the necessity for such programs. Unit 3 - Professionalism and Ethics Unit Goal 3.1. The student will develop an understanding and respect for the concepts of professionalism in the law enforcement field. The student will be able to recognize and appreciate the essential nature and characteristics of professional behavior inherent in the police profession. Unit Goal 3.2. The student will develop an understanding and acceptance of the critical role of ethical behavior as a component of police professionalism. The student will develop an appreciation for the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and learn to address the ethical dilemmas common to the law enforcement profession. The student will understand the essential differences between physical and moral courage. Unit Goal 3.3. The student will learn the relevant state and federal civil and criminal laws relating to unethical behavior of peace officers and the possible consequences in civil and criminal proceedings. Unit 14 - Stress Management for Peace Officers Unit Goal 14.1. The student will develop an awareness of the causes and effects of physical and emotional stress in the lives of peace officers. The student will understand the nature of post-traumatic stress disorder and will learn to develop mechanisms to recognize and manage stress. Unit Goal 14.2. The student will develop awareness of the problems, symptoms and responses to substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse) in law enforcement. The student will better understand the scope and extent of alcohol and drug abuse in the community, the workplace and in law enforcement.. The student will learn and understand the consequences of personal use or abuse of alcohol and drugs and the responsibilities of an officer to his/her department and co-workers when substance abuse threatens the safety, efficiency or credibility of the department. Unit Goal 14.3. The student will develop personal strategies for positive management of stress. The student will be able to describe the importance of attitude and perception in stress management and to discuss stress reduction techniques. The student will also be able to discuss 4

the psychological reactions that officers may experience following a shooting or deadly force incident. Unit 23 - Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Unit Goal 23.1. The student will enhance his/her critical thinking and problem solving ability and demonstrate flexible and creative thinking. The student will identify the importance of problem solving ability, the four typical reasons for errors in reasoning and the methods of good problem solvers. Unit Goal 23.2. The student will develop problem solving skills, identify and apply problem solving approaches in policing. Unit 25 - Multiculturalism and Human Relations Unit Goal 25.1. The student will develop increased awareness concerning the role of multiculturalism in law enforcement. The student will be able to identify and define the key concepts and origins of prejudice, identify forms of prejudice and discuss personal prejudice and different forms of discrimination. Unit Goal 25.2. The student will develop increased awareness of the importance of human relations in law enforcement and the importance of not allowing personal prejudices to affect professional behavior. The student will understand and be able to discuss the value of, respect for, and sensitivity to the feelings of others as well as the public s perceptions and attitudes toward officers. Unit 26 - Professional Policing Approaches Unit Goal 26.1. The student will develop knowledge of the development and influences of the evolution of various police service models or styles. The student will be able to describe the historical development of police service models or styles and explain the traditional police service model as well as the concept of Community Policing. Unit Goal 26.2. The student will develop increased understanding of the role of the police organization in society. He/she will also understand police organizational issues and recognize the values and rewards of providing quality police customer service. The student will be able to analyze and discuss the characteristics of traditional (formal) police organizational structure and the police subculture (informal organization). Unit 27 - Patrol Preparation Unit Goal 27.1. This unit will provide the student with an understanding of the importance and methods of preparing for the functions of patrol. The student will be able to list the principal patrol functions and recognize the importance of identifying the methods of mental 5

and physical preparation for patrol. awareness tactics for use on patrol. The student will also be able to discuss basic safety Unit 27 - Hazards of Patrol Unit Goal 27.2. This unit will provide the student with an awareness of the hazards that a peace officer may encounter while on patrol. Unit Goal 27.3. This unit will provide the student with an understanding of the various concepts and techniques of police patrol. The student will be able to identify the two types of problem area patrols and the five patrol patterns. The student will identify the different modes of patrol and the characteristics of each. Unit 27 - Patrol - Public Service Unit Goal 27.6. The student will develop an understanding of and appreciation for the opportunities available through public service. He/she will be able to list the goals of public service and identify the consequences of public service and the different methods designed to enhance public trust. The student will be able to give examples of community resources that can be used for assistance in emergencies. Unit 27 - Patrol - Crime Prevention Unit Goal 27.7. This unit will illustrate to the student the value of the police crime prevention function and explain the concepts for performing police crime prevention activities. The student will be able to define crime prevention and discuss the role of law enforcement in providing crime prevention services, list the elements of a crime prevention program and identify methods to gain citizen involvement in crime prevention. 6