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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Police Systems and Practices
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CRIJ2328
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Section Number:
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401
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Semester/Year:
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Spring2018
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
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.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required Course Materials:
An introduction to Policing, Ninth Edition (ISBN 1-337-55875-3) with Mindtap, Cengage Publishing.
John S. Dempsey, Linda S. Forst, Steven B Carter
- Please note that if you choose to use a different edition of the book, you do so at your own risk
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Cliff J Downey
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville / Room 2107
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Telephone Number:
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940/668/3313
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E-mail Address:
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cdowney@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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| 9:30am - 11 a and |
noon - 3 pm |
9:30 am - 11 am and |
noon - 3 pm |
9:30 am - noon, by appointment |
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12:30 pm - 3 pm
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12:30 pm - 3 pm
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The instructor will not be available on weekends. Emails will be responded to within 24 hours, unless received on weekend. Any emails received after noon on Friday will be returned on Monday. Please use your NCTC email account when sending emails. I will not respond to emails sent from your personal account.
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Describe the types of police agencies and explain the role of Police in America within the context of a democratic society.
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Describe means and methods utilized to ensure police accountability
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Explain the historical development of policing
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Describe the selection process for police officers
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Compare and contrast organizational structures, policies, strategies and tactics employed to ensure police effectiveness, efficiency and equity.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage
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5
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Exams
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20%
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12
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Video Case/Reading assignments/quizes
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20%
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2
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Papers
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10%
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1
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Midterm Exam
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25%
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1
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Final Exam
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25%
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Grading Scale:
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
59 and Below F
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Week 1 Jan 24, 2019
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Course Intro / Personal Introductions / Pre-Test / Syllabus / Paper assignments Explained / Chapter 1
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Week 2 Jan 31, 2019
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Chapters 2 – 3 / Chpt 2 Video case assignment
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Week 3 Feb 7, 2019
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Chapter 3 wrap up / Chapter Exam Chapters 1-3 / Chapter 4 / Chpt 4 Video case assignment
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Week 4 Feb 14, 2019
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Chapters 4 – 5 / Chpt 5 Video case assignment
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Week 5 Feb 21, 2019
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Chapters 5 – 6 / Chapter Exam Chapters 4-6 / Chpt 6 Video case assignment
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Week 6 Feb 28, 2019
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Chapter 7 – 8 / Chpt 7 Video case assignment
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Week 7 March 7, 2019
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Chapters 8 – 9 / review for Mid-Term / Chpt 8 Video case assignment, Paper 1 Due.
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March 14, 2019
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Spring Break!
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Week 8 March 21, 2019
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Mid-Term Exam
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Week 9 March 28, 2019
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Chapters 9 wrap up / Chapter Exam Chapters 8-9 / Chapter 10 / Chpt 10 Video case assignment
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Week 10 April 4, 2019
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Chapters 10 -11 / Chpt 11 Video case assignment last day to drop with a “W”
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Week 11 April 11, 2019
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Chapters 11-12 / Chpt 12 Video case assignment
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Week 12 April 18, 2019
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Chapters 12 wrap up / Chapter Exam Chapters 10-12 / Chpt 13 / Video case assignment
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Week 13 April 25, 2019
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Chapters 13-14 / Chpt 14 Video case assignment
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Week 14 May 2, 2019
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Chapters 14 wrap up / Chapter Exam Chapters 13 -14 /Chpt 15 / Chpt 15 Video case assignment
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Week 15 May 9, 2019
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Chapters 15 wrap up / final Papers Due.
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Week 16 May 16, 2019
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Final Exam
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*Please Note
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This schedule is tentative and can change at discretion of Instructor, who will notify students of any changes.
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 4th_.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
x Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- 1st Offense: Written Warning
- 2nd Offense: Fail The Class!
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr Cherly Furdge
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Office Location:
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Suite 239, Office 234, Corinth
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6238
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E-mail Address:
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cfurdge@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Career and Technical Educational Building, Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3357
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E-mail Address:
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dhuffman@nctc.edu
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