Course Syllabus Outline

211 Introduction to Law Enforcement Sec. 101 CRN 4

Fall 2007

SH 418 T/R 0930-1045

Instructor
Name: Sam Dameron Office: Smith Hall 773 Office Ph.#: 304-696-2568 (CJMU) Dept. Fax: 304-696-3085 Email: dameron@marshall.edu Office hours: Posted on my door and Webpage, or by appointment Webpage: http://www.marshall.edu/criminal-justice/dameron.htm
Required text
Peak, K. J. (2006). Policing America: Methods, issues, challenges (5^th ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Course Description
Designed to examine the philosophical and historical background of law enforcement in the United States. Addresses constitutional limitations on law enforcement, objectives of law enforcement, and processes of law enforcement.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: None
Computer Requirements
A student must have access to a computer. A personal computer or the use of on campus computers will do. A student must have basic computer skills, be able to complete assignments in Microsoft Word, and receive emails via your Marshall account.
Desired Learning Objectives
1. Students will learn the history and philosophy of policing 2. Students will be able to identify general concepts and practices of policing. 3. Students will write a term paper about policing using good grammar, punctuation, and spelling. 4. Students will be able to use APA guidelines for their research paper and bibliography.
Evaluation of Objectives
Students’ performance will be measured through quizzes, tests, writing assignments, and a short paper.
Paper Guidelines
Papers must be written and typed according to APA guidelines with correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. The paper must include five sources of different types. Only one of the sources can be from a webpage and no encyclopedias can be used. The paper must be six to eight pages in length, including the cover sheet, abstract, and works cited page.
Attendance Policy/ Participation Policy
Role will be taken at each class. If you are not there when the role is taken you will not be recorded as present. There is no penalty for absences except in the case of a quiz, assignment due, or test. Absence for a quiz, assignment, or test must be pre-approved by the instructor or an excuse consistent with the University Excused Absence Policy of the current 2007-2008 Online Marshall University Undergraduate Catalog must be presented to make up a missed quiz, assignment, or exam. Missed tests, assignments, or quizzes will result in a grade of zero. During testing sessions, once any student has left the classroom no student will be allowed to take the test and any student who comes to take the test after a student has left the classroom will receive a zero. If a student comes late to take an examination their paper will be taken when the assigned test conclusion time is reached, the studnet will not receive an extension to complete the examination
GRADING
ASSIGNMENT	POINTS EACH		NUMBER	TOTAL POINTS
Exam 1	250		1	250
Exam 2	250		1	250
Exam 3 (Final)	250		1	250
Cover Sheet	10		1	10
Abstract	10		1	10
Bibliography	30		1	30
Paper	100		1	100
Quizzes	10		10	100
Grading Scale				1000
A= 900 & above	B = 800-899		C = 700-799	D = 600-699
F= 599 & under
CLASS SCHEDULE (Dates Included)		University Dates/Important Dates			Dates
Week 1 Introduction to material Historical Development Ch 1)		Classes Begin August 20 Aug. 24^th – Last day to add classes			Aug. 20^st- Aug. 24^th
Week 2 Law Enforcement Levels and Functions Chapter 1 cont. Ch 2		August 27^th Withdraw period begins			Aug. 27^th- Sept 31^st
Week 3 Police Subculture Chapter 3 Cover Sheet Due, Sep 7		September 1^st -3^rd No Class Labor Day			Sept. 3^rd – Sept. 7^th
Week 4 Organization & Administration Ch 4 Sept 13, Exam 1		September 14^th Application for Dec. Graduation Due in Dean’s Office			Sept. 10^th – Sept. 14^th
Week 5 CH 4 Cont., On Patrol: Methods and Menaces (Chapter 5) Abstract Due, Sep 20		September 21 Last Day to Drop 1^st 8Week Courses			Sept. 17^th –Sept. 21^st
Week 6 Ch 5 cont. Community Oriented Policing (chapter 6)					Sept. 24^th – Sept. 28^th
Week 7 Criminal Investigation: The science and Detection (chapter 7) Bibliography Due, Oct 12					Oct. 1^st – Oct. 5^th
Week 8 Extraordinary Problems & methods (Ch 8)		(Chapters 5-8) October 9 Mid-semester October 10 2^nd 8 Week Courses Begin			Oct. 8^th – Oct. 12^th
Week 9 The Rule of Law (Ch 9)		October 15 Deadline for Submitting Freshmen Mid-term Grades			Oct. 15^th –Oct. 19^th
Week 10 Accountability and Ethics (Ch 10) Oct 23, Exam 2		October 26 Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Individual Course			Oct. 22^nd – Oct. 26^th
Week 11 Ch 10 Cont. Civil Liability (chapter 11) Paper Due, Oct. 29		Oct 29-Dec 4 Complete Withdrawals Only Nov 1-3 LAE Regionals			Oct 29^th .– Nov. 2^nd
Week 12 Issues and Trends Ch 12		November 5-16 Advanced Registration for Currently Enrolled Students Nov 9 Last Day to Drop a 2^nd 8 Week Course Nov 8-9WVCJEA Meeting			Nov. 5^th – Nov. 9^th
Week 13 Technology Review, Ch 14					Nov. 12^th – Nov. 16^th
Week 14 NO CLASS		Nov 19-24 Thanksgiving Break/ Fall Break No Classes Nov 19-Dec 11 Advanced Registration Open to All Admitted Students Nov 22-23 University Holiday			Nov. 19^th Nov. 23^rd
Week 15 Focus on the Future, Ch 15		Wednesday Nov. 28–Dec. 4 (Tuesday). Dead week.			Nov. 26^th – Nov. 30^th
Week 16 Review and Catch Up		Dec. 5 Study Day Dec. 6 Exams begin			Dec. 3^rd – Dec. 7^th
Week 17 Tuesday December 11 from 0800 to 1000, Final Examination		Dec 10-11 Exam Days			Scheduled Exams
Grading Inquiries
Student materials will be returned as soon as graded to the student. If the student has a question about a grade on an assignment, the student must bring the assignment to the professor. No grade inquiries about specific assignments will be explored without the questioned assignment. It is the students’ responsibility to keep their materials. Final examinations and materials not picked up will be kept in my office for 30 days into the next regular semester. A student may pick up their final examination and other materials after grades are turned in for the semester until thirty days into the next semester. At that time, finals and all other material not claimed will be destroyed.
Plagiarism/Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism is the use of another’s thoughts or ideas and claming them as your own. This includes quoting without citing, but also includes paraphrasing another’s work without giving them credit. Plagiarism or academic dishonesty, such as cheating on quizzes or exams, will result in an “F” for the assignment or course and reporting of the violation to the Academic Affairs Office, as a minimum.

Based on Keith Bell’s CJ 211 Syllabus