CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Course title: Police Systems & Practices
Course prefix, number, and section number: CRIJ2328 Sec. 0381
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2022
Semester start and end dates: March 21st – May 11th
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Online
Class meeting location, days, and times: N/A
Lab meeting location, days, and times: N/A
Semester credit hours: 3
Course description: 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.
Course prerequisites: None
Required course materials: An Introduction to Policing
John S. Dempsey
Ninth Edition
Cengage MindTap Access
Name of instructor: Cliff J. Downey
Office location: Gainesville Campus, Room 2107
Telephone number: 940-668-3313
E-mail address: cdowney@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: M – TR 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 3 pm
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments: 5 Exams 15%
6 Quizzes 10%
5 Discussion Forums 10%
12 Video Cases/”You Decide” 10%
Mid-Term 20%
3-Part Course Project 15%
1 Final Exam 20%
Final grade scale:
90 – 100 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
60 – 69 D
0 – 59 F
Late work policy: I will only accept late work if prior approval has been given. That simply means if you know you will not have the work ready by the due date, you must ask for approval to submit the work late BEFORE the assignment is due. Please contact me if you have special circumstances.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy: 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)]”.
Attendance Policy: ATTENDANCE POLICY
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)
Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: April 21, 2022
Student Learning Outcomes:
Describe the types of police agencies and explain the role of police in America within the context of a democratic society.
Describe means and methods utilized to ensure police accountability.
Explain the historical development of policing.
Describe the selection process for police officers.
Compare and contrast organizational structures, policies, strategies and tactics employed to ensure police effectiveness, efficiency, and equity
Core Objectives: 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
COLLEGE POLICIES
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Dr. Cherly Furdge
Office location: Suite 239, Office 234 Corinth Campus
Telephone number: 940-498-6238
E-mail address: cfurdge@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Debbie Huffman
Office location: Gainesville Campus Room 2106
Telephone number: 940-668-3357
E-mail address: dhuffman@nctc.edu