Syllabus: Introduction To Police Theory And Practices
Syllabus
College of Criminal Justice and Security
CJA/214 Version 3
Introduction to Police Theory and Practices
Copyright © 2012, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This course is an introductory overview which provides students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of policing in the United States. It surveys the basics of police functions, from individual and organizational roles to the issues faced on a daily basis. This course also examines the procedures and methods of operation of police and critical issues in law enforcement.
Policies
Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: …show more content…
Include the following in your paper:
Analyze police culture, including the significance of stress in policing
Analyze the culture for women and ethnic minorities in policing and how they can achieve equality in law enforcement
Describe the internal and external mechanisms that control police discretion
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
References consistent with APA guidelines.
Monday
4/22/13
9
Week Four: Police Operations
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
4
4.1 Identify and describe the various functions of a police agency.
4.2 Analyze the role and function of police in the community.
4.3 Describe the difference between proactive and reactive patrol.
4.4 Describe how the police protect citizens’ constitutional rights.
4.5 Identify different types of searches and interrogation practices.
4.6 Define probable cause.
4.7 Describe police corruption and other police misconduct.
4.8 Identify examples of police brutality.
Reading
Read the Week Four Read Me First.
Reading
Read Ch. 7 of The Police in America.
Reading
Read Ch. 12 of The Police in …show more content…
Word count should be at 150 to 200 words.
Ongoing
2
Discussion Questions
Respond to two weekly discussion questions which will not count towards the participation grade.
Responses to the questions should be at least 200 to 300 word count and apply the concepts and teachings from the weekly readings
DQ 1
Wed.
4/24/13
DQ 2
Thurs.
4/25/13
2
Learning Team Outline
Learning Team outline to be submitted to the Learning Team Forum.
The outline is a rough draft which should discuss the sequence of main ideas in the learning team paper due in Week five (Future of Policing Proposal).
Friday
4/26/13
1
Learning Team Instructions
Future of Policing Proposal (Preparation)
Begin work on the Future of Policing Proposal due in Week Five.
Learning Team Peer Review Evaluation (for week three)
Complete the Peer Review/Evaluation Form and submit in your Individual Forum.
Form can be found in the Course Materials section.
Friday
4/26/13
Weekly Summary
Please summarize Week Four discussion question responses. Responses must be at least 150 to 200 word counts.
Sunday4/28/13
College of Criminal Justice and Security
CJA/214 Version 3
Introduction to Police Theory and Practices
Copyright © 2012, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This course is an introductory overview which provides students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of policing in the United States. It surveys the basics of police functions, from individual and organizational roles to the issues faced on a daily basis. This course also examines the procedures and methods of operation of police and critical issues in law enforcement.
Policies
Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: …show more content…
Include the following in your paper:
Analyze police culture, including the significance of stress in policing
Analyze the culture for women and ethnic minorities in policing and how they can achieve equality in law enforcement
Describe the internal and external mechanisms that control police discretion
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
References consistent with APA guidelines.
Monday
4/22/13
9
Week Four: Police Operations
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
4
4.1 Identify and describe the various functions of a police agency.
4.2 Analyze the role and function of police in the community.
4.3 Describe the difference between proactive and reactive patrol.
4.4 Describe how the police protect citizens’ constitutional rights.
4.5 Identify different types of searches and interrogation practices.
4.6 Define probable cause.
4.7 Describe police corruption and other police misconduct.
4.8 Identify examples of police brutality.
Reading
Read the Week Four Read Me First.
Reading
Read Ch. 7 of The Police in America.
Reading
Read Ch. 12 of The Police in …show more content…
Word count should be at 150 to 200 words.
Ongoing
2
Discussion Questions
Respond to two weekly discussion questions which will not count towards the participation grade.
Responses to the questions should be at least 200 to 300 word count and apply the concepts and teachings from the weekly readings
DQ 1
Wed.
4/24/13
DQ 2
Thurs.
4/25/13
2
Learning Team Outline
Learning Team outline to be submitted to the Learning Team Forum.
The outline is a rough draft which should discuss the sequence of main ideas in the learning team paper due in Week five (Future of Policing Proposal).
Friday
4/26/13
1
Learning Team Instructions
Future of Policing Proposal (Preparation)
Begin work on the Future of Policing Proposal due in Week Five.
Learning Team Peer Review Evaluation (for week three)
Complete the Peer Review/Evaluation Form and submit in your Individual Forum.
Form can be found in the Course Materials section.
Friday
4/26/13
Weekly Summary
Please summarize Week Four discussion question responses. Responses must be at least 150 to 200 word counts.
Sunday4/28/13