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SYLLABUS FOR POLICE AND COMMUNITY
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Group #39
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Term: Summer, 2006 (July 18 – August 15, 2006)
Course Number: LEMN 320
Instructor: Tom Flynn
Phone: 317-848-1699
E-mail: Tommyflynn@aol.com
Cell Phone: 317-440-7487
Instructor Background: Tom served as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 32 years, serving from 1969 until retirement in 2001. Tom served various positions such as Fugitive Squad in New York City office for 5 years, SWAT team member, physical fitness coordinator, civil rights investigator, applicant coordinator and legal advisor. Tom also spent many years investigating white collar crimes and political corruption cases. Tom came to the Indianapolis office in 1979 after serving in Portland, Oregon, San Francisco, and New York City. Tom served as a charter member and Indiana representative of the FBI Agents Association. After being awarded All State honors in football and basketball in high school, Tom received a bachelor’s degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tom was a three year MVP and team captain on Coach Al McGuire’s Marquette Warrior basketball team. After graduation, Tom served as an assistant basketball coach while attending Marquette Law School, from which he graduated before entering the FBI. Tom’s father, Edward J. Flynn, was a career police officer with the City of Milwaukee police department and currently his son works as a patrol officer with the Carmel Police Department in Carmel, Indiana. Tom currently serves the Carmel Police Department as a member of the Police Merit Board.
Course Time: Tuesdays evenings @ 5:00 p.m.
Course Location: Carmel Police Department – Training Room
Course Description: This course is designed to provide an overview of the current model in policing: Community Orientated Policing. This course consists of an analysis of both the Community Orientated Police Model, as well as its practical application through certain policing methods; such as Strategic Orientated Policing, Neighborhood Orientated Policing and Problem Solving Policing. Additionally, the various roles involved in the different policing models, the organizational management styles of police agencies, the implementation methods utilized and a look at the past and future practices under this new policing model, including possible extensions of this model, are revisited throughout the term.
Prerequisites: None
Learning Outcomes/ Competencies: Students in this course become familiar with the universal discussions concerning the Community Policing Model. Students are able to define this particular model of policing. Additionally students are equipped with the knowledge to elaborate on the three primary components of the Model. Furthermore, students develop the capacity to analyze past policing practices and models, with a concentration on the assessment of future of Community Orientated Policing.
Textbook: Community Orientated Policing: A Systematic Approach to Policing, 3rd edition, by William M. Oliver, published by Prentice Hall, ISBN # 0-13-112291-6.
The Privatization of Police in America: An Analysis and Case Study, by Dr. James Pastor, published by McFarland and Company, ISBN # 0-78641574-6.
Assessment:
Exams (Midterm and Final) 50% of grade
Quizzes 10% of grade
Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 10% of grade
Class presentation and assessment instruments 30% of grade
Learning Strategies: (Group Discussions, Team Projects, Collaborative Learning, Lecturing¼etc.)
Class Policy for Assignments: Students will be given ample time to work on their assignments. All assignments are to be turned in 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.
Grading Scale: The final course will be based on a 4.0 scale. Any evaluation exercise will be converted to this 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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Points |
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A |
100-92 |
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A- |
91-90 |
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B+ |
89-88 |
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B |
87-82 |
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B- |
81-80 |
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C+ |
79-78 |
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C |
77-72 |
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C- |
71-70 |
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D+ |
69-68 |
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D |
67-62 |
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D- |
61-60 |
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F |
59 and below |
Course Outline:
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Class Dates: |
Topics/Assignments: |
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Tuesday, 18 July 2006 |
Read and be prepared to discuss chapters 1 and 2… (Community Orientated Policing) |
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Tuesday, 25 July 2006 |
Read and be prepared to discuss chapters 3 thru 5… (Community Orientated Policing) Write a 3 page summarization on the concepts discussed in the text, specifically; Strategic Orientated Policing, Neighborhood Orientated Policing and Problem Solving Policing |
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Tuesday, 1 August 2006 |
Read and be prepared to discuss chapters 6 and 7 and 11 and 12 (Community Orientated Policing) Write a 3 page summarization on the Integration, Organization, Implementation and Evaluation of Community Orientated Policing |
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Tuesday, 8 August 2006 |
Read and be prepared to discuss chapter 16… (Community Orientated Policing) Read and be prepared to discuss chapters 1 thru 5… (The Privatization of Police in America) Write a 3 page summarization on the future Community Policing and the concept of privatized policing as discussed in the readings |
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Tuesday,15 August 2006 |
Read and be prepared to discuss the remaining chapters… (The Privatization of Police in America) final examination takes place at the end of this session |
Class Policy on Attendance: It is imperative that students attend all 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.
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 from local university bookstores, major retail bookstores and on-line book sellers. 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).
Class cancellations: If a class needs to be cancelled, Tom Flynn or Tim Green will notify students.