SYLLABUS FOR Law Enforcement Management

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Term:  Summer

Course Number: LEMN# 318

Instructor:   John P. Etter M.A.

Office: 

Office Phone:

E-mail:   jomi@ori.net

Home Phone: 317-896-5976, Cell 317-691-3268

Office Hours:  Before class

 

Instructor Background: Retired from the Carmel Police Department on August 26th, 2005.  I graduated from Indiana University 1976 with a B.S. in Criminal Justice in 1976 and from Butler University in 2003 with a M.A. in U.S. History.  I worked at the Carmel Police Department for 29 1/2 years holding many position from Patrolman to Major of the Training and Support Division.

 

Course Time: June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, and July 11th

 

Course Description: Students will examine the different ways to approach the proactive police management style which is much different than the reactive style used by many police departments today.

 

Prerequisites: 

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will leave  the class with the ability to anticipate events through planning , using police personnel and resources effectively and delivering a whole range of police services to the community it serves.                      

 

Textbooks: Proactive Police Management, Thibault, Lynch, and McBride: Sixth Edition

 

Learning Strategies: (Group Discussions, Team Projects, Collaborative Learning, Lecturing¼etc.)

 

Assessment:

 

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes)                                                     ____40___% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments        ____20___% of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments                         ____40__% of grade

 

Class Policy for Assignments: All assignments must be turned in on time unless arrangements are made with the instructor. 

 

Grading Scale:

Grade

Points

A

100-92

A-

91-90

B+

89-88

B

87-82

B-

81-80

C+

79-78

C

77-72

C-

71-70

D+

69-68

D

67-62

D-

61-60

F

59 and below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Policy on Attendance: It is a serious matter when a student misses even one session due to the accelerated format of the program.   If the student misses one unexcused session, the student is required to withdraw from the module by contacting the academic advisor and their instructor. 

 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: (optional)(Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers¼etc.)

All electronic devises will be turned to the silent mode during classroom instruction.

 

Course Outline:

 

                                                                                               

Class Dates:      

Topics/Assignments:

Week one June 6th

Overview of class requirements and discussions of Chapter s 1, 2, and 3.

Week two June 13th

Discussions on Chapters 4,5, and 6 Group presentations

Week three June 20th

Discussions of Chapters 7,8 and 9, Group presentations

Week four June 27th

Discussions of Chapters 10, 11, 12, Group presentations

Week five July 11th

Discussions of Chapters 13, 14, 16 and final exam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Participation: Class participation is vital to your grade in this course.  The group participation is worth 40% of your grade.

 

Blackboard users:  Please note that if you are using Blackboard, change your password and email address.  If you cannot log onto Blackboard, contact computer services at x366.  Once in Blackboard if you have any problems accessing content or using Blackboard contact your instructor

 

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: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.).  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

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).