Prevention and Control of Crime - Course Syllabus | CJA 2200, Lecture notes of Criminal Justice

Download Prevention and Control of Crime - Course Syllabus | CJA 2200 and more Lecture notes Criminal Justice in PDF only on Docsity! Course Syllabus PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF CRIME CJA 2200-001 Spring 2012 2:20-3:45 pm, Monday and Wednesday College of Education Building 160 Assistant Professor: Thomas J. Jurkanin, Ph.D. (Nickname: Dr. J.) Office: Jones Hall, Room 212 Office Hours (walk in): Monday and Wednesday, 1:00-2:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00-11:00 am Friday, 8:00-9:00 am (Or, by appointment) Telephone: (615)-898-2264 E-mail: jurkanin@mtsu.edu D2L: The instructor will utilize D2L to post course messages/announcements, share articles and lectures, and report and record course grades. The instructor will publish Study Guide Notes on D2L, under Content. Students are instructed to email the instructor using the email cited above (jurkanin@mtsu.edu) , instead of corresponding through D2L. Course Description: This course will examine the police function in society; an analysis of crime prevention and control; and contemporary issues in the law enforcement profession. Outline of topics Covered:  Police in Society  The History of Law Enforcement  The Functions and Major Problems of Police 1 | P a g e  Police Community Relations  Social Deviance Theories  Characteristics of a Profession Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the operational procedures of early police departments. 2. Describe Peel’s principles of law enforcement. 3. Explain the emergence of modern police departments. 4. Differentiate between the functions of the police. 5. Analyze contemporary problems in policing. 6. Describe the media’s impact on law enforcement. 7. Define police community relations. 8. Interpret the police subculture and alienation concepts. 9. Summarize social deviance theories. 10.Contrast social deviance theories impact on crime prevention and control. 11.Distinguish between a profession and a bureaucracy. 12.Classify the distinguishing characteristics of a profession. 13.Relate the concept of professionalism with efficiency. Reading Assignments:  Walker, S. & Katz, C.M. 2011. The Police In America: An Introduction (Seventh Edition). McGraw Hill  Other articles as assigned by the instructor. Course Schedule: Following is a tentative summary of the weekly reading assignments from the text cited above. In addition, the instructor will provide lectures on selected topics related to contemporary policing and crime theory. Students will be responsible for all materials covered in class, including video presentations. The syllabus and course outline is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Week 1: January 16 (MLK Day, No Class) and January 18 Course Introduction Why Criminal Justice? Chapter 1: Police and Society Week 2: January 23 and 25 Chapter 2: The History of American Policing 2 | P a g e sessions. (Again, the student is given 150 points upfront for participation, and the points can only be reduced by the student’s lack of attendance). 1 missed class--120/150 points 2 missed classes--90/150 point 3 missed classes—60/150 points 4 missed classes—30/150 points 5 missed classes—0/150 points Class Participation: Class participation is required. All students are expected to contribute to class discussion. Class participation will be assessed according to the quality and thoughtfulness of student contributions. Examinations: Three examinations will be given in this course. The exams will be multiple-choice and true/false and cover assigned reading from the text, other assigned reading, films and class lectures. Each of the three exams is worth 20% of the Final Course Grade. (Examination dates will be announced by the instructor). Briefing Papers/Final Paper and Presentation: 1. Adopt a Law Enforcement Agency/Internet Research Assignments —beginning in the second week of class, students will adopt a major police agency in the United States. Utilizing the internet and available websites, students will prepare successive briefing papers (2 page maximum) and be prepared to discuss them in class. (See attached addendum of possible agencies for adoption). a. Briefing Paper 1 : Due February 6. Identify the adopted law enforcement agency and write a 1-2 page Briefing Paper summarizing information and details about the organization, i.e., name of agency, size of jurisdiction and population served, location, size (number of sworn and non-sworn personnel), mission statement and any other information that would provide a general overview of the agency. Additionally, students are required to search the internet and identify at least one major newspaper in the city that routinely reports on police activities. The purpose of identifying the major newspaper(s) is to monitor the sites throughout the term on any major articles regarding the police agency. It could be a major case the agency is involved in, 5 | P a g e an emerging crime problem and response, major initiatives, police corruption or controversies, or other news related to the agency (for example, a change in leadership or reorganization, union matters, budget cuts, hiring freezes or layoffs). The student is required to report on at least one news article related to the department in each of the three briefing papers. It is recommend that you copy the article, provide a brief summary and be prepared to discuss it in class. b. Briefing Paper 2 : Due February 29. Write a 1-2 page Briefing Paper describing the formal organization of the adopted agency. How is the agency organized in terms of major police functions, and duties? Identify special units, such a gangs, drugs, special tactics, etc. Do they emphasize community policing? Do they have neighborhood watch, citizen police academies, or other citizen outreach program, and if so, discuss them in your briefing paper. Do they report crime data on line for citizen access? etc. Don’t forget to report on a news article related to police activities in the department. c. Briefing Paper 3 : Due March 19. Write a 1-2 page Briefing Paper describing department recruiting, the application and selection process (requirements), the training requirements and pay grades for entering officers. Also, examine the crime data for the agency and describe changes in crime patterns over the last 3 years. Highlight major trends in crime. Has crime increased, decreased or remained the same? Don’t forget to report on a news article related to police activities in the department. 2. Final Paper and Presentation on Adopted Police Agency : Due April 11. Students will write and (may be asked to present) a summary paper on their Adopted Police Agency. The paper will be a compilation and summary of the research derived from Briefing Papers 1 through 3. The paper will be a minimum of 5 pages in length. Papers should be completed, turned in to the instructor (and ready for presentation, if requested) by April 11. Students will attach all three briefing papers as addendums to the Final Paper. Course Grading Scale:  A 90-100  B 80-89.9  C 70-79.9  D 60-69.9  F 0-59.9 6 | P a g e Class Deportment: It is expected that students conduct themselves in a professional manner. Respect, civility and good manners are paramount. If a student becomes disruptive to the educational process, the instructor will address the matter with the student directly, and reserves the right to ask the student to remove themselves from the class in the interest of the other students and preservation of a healthy educational environment. Assignment Deadlines: Students are expected to submit required assignments on time. Penalty points will be applied for late submission. Academic Honesty: The criminal justice profession requires that professionals display and practice unquestionable character and ethical conduct. Academic honesty is expected at all times. The instructor will refer any finding of academic dishonesty to university administrative officials for disposition. Cell Phones: Cellular phones and other communicative devices are disruptive to class. Students are directed to turn off cell phones, and refrain from texting. In the event that a student must be on call because of a professional responsibility or have family issues that require immediate response, please inform the instructor before each class, and accommodations can be made to put the cell phone on vibrate. There is no reason for a student to wear earphones in class. So, if the instructor sees a student with earphones they will be asked to leave class. Americans with Disability Act: In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to the instructor’s attention at the beginning of the semester, as he is not legally permitted to inquire about such particular needs of students. Students with Hope (Lottery) Scholarships: Do you have a lottery scholarship? To retain Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship eligibility, you must earn a cumulative TELS GPA of 2.75 after 24 and 48 attempted hours and a cumulative TELS GPA of 3.0 thereafter. You may qualify with a 2.75 cumulative GPA after 72 attempted hours (and subsequent semesters), if you are enrolled full-time and maintain a semester GPA of at least 3.0. A grade of C, D, F, or I in this class may negatively impact TELS eligibility. Dropping a class after 14 days may also impact eligibility; if you withdraw from this class and it results in an enrollment status of less than full time, you may lose eligibility for your lottery scholarship. Lottery recipients are eligible to receive the scholarship for a maximum of five years from the date of initial enrollment, or until a bachelor degree is earned; students who first received the lottery scholarship in Fall 2009 or later will 7 | P a g e