AJ021 Online
Community Relations - Course Syllabus

 

Instructor : Jim Smith

Telephone : 408 741-2553
Email : jim_smith@westvalley.edu
Website : http://instruct.westvalley.edu/smith
Required Text : Police and Community by Philip P. Purpura
   

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
   
 

The relationship of criminal justice agents and the community; casual and symptomatic aspects of community understanding; lack of cooperation and mistrust; study of behavioral causes; ways to develop and maintain amicable relationships and community partnerships.

COURSE GOALS:
 

  • To provide an historical background of American law enforcement and the evolution of community policing.

  • To develop the ability of the student to recognize the importance of proper selection, screening, employment and training of criminal justice personnel.

  • To develop an appreciation of the complexity of the criminal justice system and the community support necessary for it's overall effectiveness.

  • To develop an understanding of crime and it's relationship to demographics, socioeconomic status, community diversity, the legally disenfranchised, ethnicity, and race.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
   
 

  • The student completing this course of instruction will be able to demonstrate his knowledge of the evolution of community policing, its objectives, role expectations, and trends through written presentation and examination.

  • Completion of this course of instruction will develop an awareness of the need for community support in crime deterrence.  The student will demonstrate his knowledge of crime prevention programs such as DARE, SANE, TABS, by researching an assigned program and providing a final written presentation.

  • The student will be able to recognize significant negative incidents in the history of law enforcement and identify the causal factors that led to these events.  Competency in this area may be demonstrated by written presentation or essay examination.

  • The student completing this course of instruction will develop an appreciation of personnel selection, education, training, and professionalism in the administration of justice system.  Competency in this area will be demonstrated through class participation and individual  research projects.

EVALUATION METHODOLOGY:
   
  1.  Written Examinations

Point Value
     
       A.  Syllabus Quiz

20
     
       B.  Autobiography Posting (including two replies to other postings)

20
     
       C.  Thirteen Chapter Quizzes  (Handouts/PowerPoint/Text)

 
              Chapter 1      The History of Policing: A Critical Perspective

10
              Chapter 2      Government, Politics and the Community 10
              Chapter 3      The Criminal Justice System and the Community of Justice 10
              Chapter 4      Strategies of the Police to Control Crime 10
              Chapter 5      Controlling the Police 10
              Chapter 6      The Police Subculture 10
              Chapter 7      The Police and Human Relations 10
              Chapter 8      Diversity 10
              Chapter 9      Marketing the Police 10
              Chapter 10    Police Community Relations and Problem Solving 10
              Chapter 11    Community Policing 10
              Chapter 12    Improving the Effectiveness and Stature of the Police 10
              Chapter 13    Present and Future Challenges 10
     
       D.  Final Examination  (Comprehensive) 60
     
  2.  Homework   
       A.  Thirteen Chapter Assignments @ 20 Points Each 260
       B.  Thirteen Chapter Scenarios @ 20 Points Each 260
     
     
  Total Points Possible 750
     
  3.  Grading Evaluation  (Final Grade)  
  675 - 750 = A 600 - 674 = B 525 - 599 = C  
  450 - 524 = D 000 - 449 = F    
         
 

Items of Interest

      
 

  • All tests must be taken using the Angel online program.

  • Absolutely no homework or assignments will be accepted during finals week. (Summer/Winter Condensed Classes Excepted)

  • All chapter work must be turned in before the assigned due dates.  Please don't ask for exceptions.

  • There will be no extra credit. Please do not inquire. All students will be assessed equally based upon the established course requirements.