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SYLLABUS FOR ROLE OF
POLICE IN SOCIETY
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Group
#41
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Term: Summer, 2006 (June
06 – July 11)
Course Number: LEMN 310
Instructor: Dr. Dean C. Angelo
Office Room and Phone: 537…219-473-4298
E-mail: dangelo@ccsj.edu
Instructor
Background: Served the Chicago Police Department for 25 years in the following
positions: as a patrol and/or a gang tactical officer in the 16th
and 20th Districts, as a gang officer in the Gang Crimes Enforcement
Unit - North, as a member of the Hostage-Barricade-Terrorist Team, as a Detective
in Bomb and Arson Section, as a full-time field rep for the Fraternal Order of
Police, Chicago Lodge #7, and as a Detective Trainer for entire Division. Educationally, have received Undergraduate
and Graduate degrees from
Course
Time: Tuesdays
@ 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (IIT) or 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CPD)
Course
Location: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM @ IIT Campus
6:00
PM to 10:00 PM @ CPD Academy
Course
Description: This course will explore
the impact of cultural diversity on law enforcement. Emphasis will be placed on the challenges of
law enforcement on multi-cultural communities, on insights and response
strategies to hate/bias crimes and peace-keeping strategies in a diverse
society.
Prerequisites: None
Learning
Outcomes/ Competencies: Students in
this course will develop a better understanding of the impact of cultural
diversity in law enforcement, be able to identify and explain why conflicts
exist among different groups in our society, and develop and discriminate
between the different strategies and skills to facilitate conflict resolutions
among these groups.
Textbook: Multicultural Law Enforcement, 3rd edition, by Robert M. Shusta, Deena R. Levine, Herbert Z. Wong and Phillip R. Harris,
published by Prentice Hall, ISBN # 0-13-113307-1.
Learning Strategies: (Group
Discussions, Team Projects, Collaborative Learning, Lecturing¼etc.)
Assessment:
Exams (Midterm
and Final) 40%
of grade
Quizzes 10%
of grade
Class
participation 10%
of Grade
Class
attendance 10%
of grade
Weekly assignments
10%
of grade
Course paper 20%
of grade
Class Policy
for Assignments: Students will be given ample time to work on their assignments. All
assignments are to be submitted at the beginning of the class period on the day
they are due. Students should be aware that late assignments will be accepted,
and that they will be reduced by one letter grade, unless previous arrangements
have been made and agreed to between the student and the instructor.
Course
Paper: A written assignment will be due on the fifth week of class (July 11, 2006)
and will be worth 20% of the total course grade. The paper should be
type-written in 12 point font and double spaced. Students are required to
submit 8 to 10 pages of material that might address some of the following
issues:
1.
Discuss the racial and ethnic make-up of
the area to which you are currently assigned and explain how that area relates
to the total racial make-up of the city you serve. Also explain if your area is
experiencing any type of race/ethnic orientated problems. Suggest a solution to
the problem and explain the strategies that have been put into place by your
command personnel regarding problems of this nature.
2.
Explain what additional recruitment
strategies or programs could be implemented by your agency that would encourage
the hiring of women and/or minorities. Explain ho your agency handles these
types of issues and how their recruitment policies encourage a more tolerant
workplace.
3.
Discuss the various ways your agency addresses promotions relative
to minorities and explain why you agree or disagree with these methods.
4.
Explain what improvements you have seen within the past five years
in your agency regarding racial, ethnic and gender tensions.
5.
What suggestions can you make that would enhance the “Diversity
Message” within your agency.
NOTE: In the first paragraph of you paper,
summarize your police experience by listing your past and current
assignment(s), as well as your present responsibilities.
Grading Scale: The final course will be based on
a 4.0 scale. Any evaluation exercise will be converted to his scale. When the
course is completed, the mean for all exercises will be determined. Class
participation will be included as a grading factor. The following grading
rubric will be utilized in determining grades…
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Grade |
Points |
Grade |
Points |
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A |
100-92 |
C |
77-72 |
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A- |
91-90 |
C- |
71-70 |
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B+ |
89-88 |
D+ |
69-68 |
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B |
87-82 |
D |
67-62 |
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B- |
81-80 |
D- |
61-60 |
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C+ |
79-78 |
F |
59 and below |
Class Policy on
Attendance: It is a serious matter when a student misses (even one) class session due
to the accelerated format of this program. If the student misses more than one
session, he/she is required to withdraw from the module by contacting the
Academic Advisor…as well the instructor.
Class Policy on
Electronic Devices: All cell phones, beepers/pagers or other electronic devices should all be
turned off or in set to silent mode prior to entering the classroom.
Class
Participation: Class participation is vital to any learning process. Students should
always be prepared to discuss the assigned material(s) and readings. Class
participation (or lack thereof) will affect the student’s final grade.
Course Outline:
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Class Dates: |
Topics/Assignments: |
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Tuesday, 6 June 2006 |
Be prepared to discuss chapters 1 thru 4… (Impact of Cultural Diversity on Law Enforcement) |
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Tuesday, 13 June 2006 |
Be prepared to discuss chapters 5 thru 9… (Cultural Specifics for Law Enforcement) |
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Tuesday, 20 June 2006 |
Be prepared to discuss chapters 10 and 11… (Multicultural Law Enforcement Elements in Terrorism and Homeland
Security) A mid-term examination on the materials in Chapters 1 thru 10 will take
place end of this session |
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Tuesday, 27 June 2006 |
Be prepared to discuss chapters 12 thru 14… (Response Strategies: Crimes Motivated by Hate/Bias and Racial
Profiling) |
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Tuesday, 11 July 2006 |
Written Projects Due…Be prepared to discuss chapters 15 and 16… (Cultural Effectiveness for Peace Officers) A final examination on the materials in Chapters 11 thru 16 will take
place at the end of this session |
Center for
Academic Excellence: Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 219-473-4287.
The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to
help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would
like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your
grade.
Statement of
Plagiarism: If an
instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student
has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the
instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial
review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal
from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the
section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. Please note:
Citation
Guidelines:
Withdrawal from
Classes Policy: After the last
day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw
from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty
member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the
withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must receive written
request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final
examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to
the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to
make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is
forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or
deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive
notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate
why the withdrawal is disallowed. An
official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's
transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs
an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).
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