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Policing In America CRJ 1210-300
Fall 2011 Wednesday 6:30 – 9:15 p.m.
Room: D-326
Instructor: Mr. Chris Jauch
Email: [email protected] COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will explore various issues involved in the policing mission through an interdisciplinary perspective, i.e., history, economics, sociology, psychology, etc. The student will become acquainted with the basic elements of policing in America by comparisons with other areas. The concept of a professional police system will be investigated and the relationship of this approach to policing in a free society will be evaluated. The concepts police discretion and the latest developments in American policing, including racial profiling, will also be explored. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Provide the student with an understanding of the historical beginnings of policing in America and how it has evolved in a changing society.
2. Enforce the student’s knowledge of the impact of the Metropolitan Police Act, Sir Robert Peel, August Vollmer and O. W. Wilson to modern law enforcement.
3. Provide the student with an understanding of the impact of important case law on the operations of law enforcement are concerned, including Mapp v Ohio, Miranda v Arizona and Terry v Ohio.
4. Provide the student with an understanding of how American police are adapting to societal changes, changes in technology and how their role is perceived by the American public.
5. Provide the student with an understanding of the impact that current case law, legislative decisions and the changing society is having and will have on American policing.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Walker, S., & Katz, C. (2011). The Police in America: An introduction (7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. ISBN-10: 0-07-811149-8. OFFICE HOURS: As an adjunct faculty member I do not have an office available at the college. I am available prior to and immediately after class. Students may contact me via email at [email protected]. This is the preferred way for you to contact me.
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METHOD OF EVALUATION: 1. Quizzes 2. Written Examinations 3. Essay-style written assignments 4. Classroom Participation
QUIZZES: There will also be a total of 5 quizzes, each covering two chapters. Each of these quizzes will be worth a possible total of 40 points. Quizzes consist of 34% of your grade. Make note of all the test dates. Quizzes will only be made up if prior arrangements have been made and an absence is excused. Missed quizzes will result in zero points. EXAMS: There will be two major examinations during the class term. These examinations will consist of multiple choice, true/false and short written answer questions. Each of these examinations will be worth a possible total of 150 points. The mid-term examination will cover the first eight chapters. The final examination will cover chapters 9-15. The final is not comprehensive. Examination questions will come from the quizzes. Students must take the examinations on the scheduled dates, makeup will be handled on an individual basis and students must make arrangements in advance. Missed exams will result in zero points. WRITTEN PAPERS: There will be written homework assignments on subjects pertinent to the class work. Failure to submit a paper will result in zero points. Late papers will result in the automatic deduction of 5 points. Papers will be submitted electronically to my email address [email protected]. Papers will be in Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format. The papers will be worth a total of 100 points. GRADING: The final grade for the class will be calculated in the following manner. Quizzes equal 33%; midterm examination equals 25%; homework writings and class participation equals 17%; and the final examination equals 25%. Overall possible point total, 600 points. There will be no curve used for any grading. Point Values:
1. Quizzes 200 points 2. Written Examinations 300 points 3. Essay-style written assignments/Classroom Participation 100 points
Total Possible 600 points
Total Points Percentage Final Grade 540-600 90-100% A 480-539 80-89% B 420-479 70-79% C 360-419 60-69% D
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000-359 59% and below F No extra assignments, including extra papers will be given to help improve a student’s grade. However, occasionally I will give extra credit points in accordance with appropriate college activities, such as blood donations, participation in selected Criminal Justice Association activities. Your classroom participation is also used to calculate your grade, and is worth a total of 5 points. Students can see grade improvement with adequate classroom participation. DISABILITY STATEMENT: This course is designed to support diversity of learners. My hope is to create a safe environment for all students. If you want to discuss your learning experience, please talk to me as early in the term as possible. If you know you have, or suspect you have a disability (learning disability, physical disability, or psychiatric disability such as anxiety, depression, AD/HD, or others) for which you may need accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office in B-204. Tina Hardy [email protected], 224-0284) or Judy Mika [email protected] or 224-0350) work in that office and can help determine if you are eligible for support. CLASSROOM RULES: Attendance – I expect you to be in class. I will be there, and so should you. If you cannot be in class, please notify me via the listed email. Failure to attend class will result in your inability to be prepared. Repeated absences may result in involuntary withdrawal from the course. I also understand there may be extenuating circumstances that might occur on an emergency basis that could cause you to be late for class. A few minutes can be excused, however more than a few minutes is not showing respect for your fellow students. If you are late on a quiz/test date and the quiz/test has already started, you will not be allowed to enter the class until after the quiz/test. You will not be allowed to makeup the test and will receive a zero. Class will also start promptly at 6:30 p.m. Students should be in the classroom and seated prior to that time. Inappropriate Behavior – I expect each of you to conduct yourselves in a manner appropriate for adult college students and not be disruptive to the class. I will not tolerate inappropriate behavior during the class period. If I catch anyone being disruptive, I will warn you first. Subsequent behavior will result in my asking you to leave the classroom. Continued behavior will result in points being deducted from your grade. Inappropriate behavior is defined as any behavior that:
• Interferes with other students’ ability to learn • Interferes with the instructor’s ability to teach
This includes the use of cell phones, pagers and other electronic devices. As a parent, I understand the need to be available in case of emergency. Make sure these devices are set to vibrate, silent or turned off. Only emergency calls will be accepted. Texting will not be tolerated during class hours. This class experience is preparing you for the workplace and inappropriate behavior is not tolerated there either. I’ve signed a contract to teach and will give it my all. I expect you to do the same in participating in the educational experience. Academic Dishonesty – It is the responsibility of each student to respect the academic integrity of each class by doing their own work and refusing to assist others in deception. Cheating, copying, fabrication and plagiarism are forms of academic dishonesty. The facilitating of academic dishonesty is also a violation. Students that are caught in any of the above listed violations you will be dealt with. First violations will result in a zero on the assignment. Second violations will result in
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a drop of one letter grade. Subsequent violation will result in an automatic withdrawal from the class and failure. These violations will also be reported to the Dean of Natural Sciences and Business. Withdrawals – Effective Summer 2011, students will have the ability to initiate a withdrawal from classes. By completing the form in the Records Office or through the form located within WebAdvisor, the student is authorizing IVCC to remove him/her from the course. Entering the student ID number serves as the student’s electronic signature. IVCC has the right to rescind a withdrawal in cases of academic dishonesty or at the instructor’s discretion. They can access it through "My Class Schedule" and through the "Register and Drop" page on the Student Menu. Admissions & Records office will send a confirmation email to the student's K email address and also to the faculty member once the withdrawal is processed if it is received electronically. Students should be aware of the impact of a withdrawal on full-time status for insurance purposes and for financial aid. It is highly recommended that students meet with their instructor or with a counselor before withdrawing from a class to discuss if a withdrawal is the best course of action for that particular student. The instructor still reserves the right to voluntarily withdraw students in accordance to the above listed attendance policy. More detailed information is available at www.ivcc.edu/admissions and selecting the menu item for Withdrawals on the left side of the page. The last date to withdraw from class is November 8, 2011.
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COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR: The following is a tentative course outline and calendar. You are expected to read ahead in the text to be able to successfully participate in classroom discussions, as well as to prepare for quizzes and examinations. The criminal justice field is a very fluid learning environment and due to the possibility of extended class discussions, the discussion of current events or other scheduling conflicts, this schedule may be modified during the semester. Make note of all test dates.
Class # Day Date Topic Additional Information
1 Wednesday August 17, 2011 Introduction, Chapter 1
INFO Tuesday August 23, 2011 Last date for refunds, 16 week classes
2 Wednesday August 24, 2011 Chapter 2
3 Wednesday August 31, 2011 Chapter 3 Quiz, Chapters 1-2
INFO Wednesday August 31, 2011 New Student Convocation Spirit Day Activities (10:00am-1:00pm)
4 Wednesday September 7, 2011 Chapters 4-5
5 Wednesday September 14, 2011 Chapters 5-6 Quiz, Chapters 3-4
6 Wednesday September 21, 2011 Chapter 6
7 Wednesday September 28, 2011 Chapter 7 Quiz, Chapters 5-6
INFO Monday October 3, 2011 Deadline to apply for Fall graduation
8 Wednesday October 5, 2011 Chapter 8
INFO Friday October 7, 2011 Development Day, College Closed NO CLASS
9 Wednesday October 12, 2011 MIDTERM MIDTERM EXAM, Chapters 1-8
INFO Friday October 14, 2011 Fall Break, College Closed NO CLASS
10 Wednesday October 19, 2011 Chapter 9
11 Wednesday October 26, 2011 Chapters 10-11
INFO Tuesday November 1, 2011 Spring Online Registration begins
12 Wednesday November 2, 2011 Chapter 11 Quiz, Chapters 9-10; Spring in-person Registration begins
INFO Thursday November 3, 2011 Spring phone/fax/mail Registration begins
INFO Tuesday November 8, 2011 Last date for student withdrawal, 16 week classes
13 Wednesday November 9, 2011 Chapters 12-13
INFO Friday November 11, 2011 Veteran's Day, College Closed NO CLASS
14 Wednesday November 16, 2011 Chapters 13-14 Quiz, Chapters 11-12
INFO Wednesday November 23, 2011 Thanksgiving Break, College Closed NO CLASS
INFO Thursday November 24, 2011 Thanksgiving Break, College Closed NO CLASS
INFO Friday November 25, 2011 Thanksgiving Break, College Closed NO CLASS
15 Wednesday November 30, 2011 Chapter 15
16 Wednesday December 7, 2011 FINAL EXAMINATION FINAL EXAMINATION, Chapters 9-15
