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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Police Systems & Practices
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CRIJ2328
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Section Number:
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0381
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Semester/Year:
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SP20
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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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n/a
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Exploration of the profession of police officer. Topics include organization of law enforcement systems, the role of police, police discretion, ethics, police-community interaction, and current and future issues.
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Course Prerequisite(s): none
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Required Course Materials:
An Introduction to Policing
John S. Dempsey
Ninth Edition
Cengage MindTap Access
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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 Campus/ Room 2107
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Telephone Number:
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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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Due to the suspension of all NCTC campus activities, I will not be available for in-person meetings. Instead, I will communicate via email and telephone only. I will make frequent checks in order to remain available throughout the remainder of the semester. I will be available to answer questions by phone on the weekends, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. If I do not answer, please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible. I am also available for online conferences. Please let me know if you would like to schedule a meeting online.
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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 or Point Values
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5
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Exams
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15%
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6
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Quizzes
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10%
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5
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Discussion Forums
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10%
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12
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Video cases/ ”You decide…” videos
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10%
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1
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Mid-Term
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20%
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1
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3-part Course Project
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15%
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1
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Final Exam
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20%
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Grading Scale
90 – 100 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
60 – 69 D
0 – 59 F
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Week 1
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Police History
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Organizing Public Security in the United States
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Week 2
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Organizing the Police Department
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Becoming a Police Officer
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Week 3
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The Police Role and Police Discretion
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Police Culture, Personality, Stress
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Week 4
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Minorities in Policing
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Police Ethics and Deviance
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Week 5
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Patrol Operations
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Investigations
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Week 6
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Police and Their Clients
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Community Policing
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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 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 25, 2020
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
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:
- First offense you will receive a written warning.
- Second offense you will be dropped from the course.
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 Campus
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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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Gainesville Campus, Room 2106
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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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