Course Syllabus
Community College of Southern Nevada
Community Relations
CRJ 120 Spring 2017
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Title of Course Community Relations |
Instructor Terry Pippin |
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Office Henderson C217 F |
Office Telephone (702) 651-3587 or (509) 670-0308 or (775) 751-6228 |
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Department Public Safety & Human Services |
Office Hours Monday 0700 to 0800 and 0930 to 1030 Wednesday 0700 to 0800 and 0930 to 1230 |
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Department Fax (702) 651-3533 |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will introduce Community Policing models currently in use. It will also include an overview of the history and proactive policing concepts used to serve various groups of citizens.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Describe the structure of a community and identify the social forces that negatively impact the relationship between a community and the role of criminal justice agents.
- Describe the three segments of the criminal justice system and their individual responsibilities to the community, individually and as a whole.
- Describe ethnic groups and disenfranchised groups within the United Sates and describe how the various ethnicities impact each other in the criminal justice system.
- Describe how various demographic groups have been treated in the criminal justice system, historically and presently.
- Describe the development of both negative and positive human relations between criminal justice agencies and the community and the impact of those relationships on solving community issues.
CRJ 120 COURSE OUTLINE
Course Content by Class and Date
Subject Covered Chapters
Introduction/ What is Community Policing and its history?
What is the SARA model and how is it used?
Community perception and community resources
Platoons will identify a community problem and design a solution
using the SARA model and the principals of Community Policing.
Presentation of each platoons Community Policing Project
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is expected and is important to your success. Students with Extenuating circumstances will meet with the instructor. Police Academy students are governed by the SDRPA Recruit Manual.
TEXT
Applied Community Policing in the 21st Century; Stevens, Dennis J.Allyn & Bacon; ISBN: 978-0205332229
QUIZZES
There are five quizzes that will be over the material from the textbook. You will have from Feb 16th until April 20th to complete the five quizzes.
WRITTEN ASIGNMENTS
The written assignment will be double spaced, four to five pages in length, and use APA style references and citations. Each student will submit a paper on “The Biggest Challenge to Effective Community Policing and How to Overcome It” by April 15th. The student will develop this paper on the biggest challenge they see for the community and department that they will be working for and how it can be dealt with. The student’s written work will be evaluated on writing ability (e.g., grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, and citation).
In addition each platoon will choose a community problem and using the SARA model will address their chosen community problem. The platoon will create a power point presentation addressing their community problem. All written work will be submitted through Canvas. The power point presentation will be presented during the final session of Community Policing on April 26th.
SEMESTER GRADES
Your final grade will be based on five (5) examinations (100 points each) and one (1) Written APA Paper (200 points).
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Activity |
Points |
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5 Quizzes |
500 |
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APA Paper |
200 |
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Platoon Presentation |
200 |
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Total |
900 |
Extra credit points are in addition to the above points (your overall grade is based on the 700 points).
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Grade |
Point Range |
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A |
810- 900 |
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B |
720 - 809 |
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C |
630 - 719 |
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D |
540 - 629 |
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F |
539 and below |
STUDENT – INSTRUCTOR CONFERENCES
Student – Instructor conferences are encouraged. The instructor reserves the right to confer with any student(s) having difficulty with the course and/or fellow student(s).
PAGERS/CELL PHONES
Turn off all pagers and cell phones before class. Students are not to be talking or texting during class. If the student has an emergency need to be reached during class time see the instructor before class about having the pager or cell phone on vibrate. If it is so important that you text during class time you will be asked to leave class and not return.
SAFTEY PROCEDURES
Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with appropriate emergency exits for use during fire alarm exercises. Students will leave the building during all fire exercises taking all personal belongings with them. No student will be allowed back into the facility until the all clear is given.
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) STATEMENT:
If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for coordination of your academic accommodations. The DRC is located in Student Services on each campus. The phone numbers for each DRC office are: West Charleston 651-5644, Cheyenne 651-4045, and Henderson 651-3795.
CSN Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) statement and current CSN Disability Resource Center contact information http://www.csn.edu/pages/2566.asp
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. You are expected to have read and understood the current issue of the student handbook (published by Student Services) regarding student responsibilities and rights, and the intellectual property policy, for information about procedures and about what constitutes acceptable on-campus behavior.
Additionally, please refer to the CSN Academic Integrity Policy located at http://www.csn.edu/pages/904.asp
STUDENT SERVICES
Counseling/Advising – Helps students select courses, complete degree audits, obtain transfer information, and provide personalized assistance in developing educational and vocational plans appropriate to personal interests and abilities. Contact information: CHARLESTON Bldg. D – Lobby, 651-5670; CHEYENNE 1100 Student Services Area, 651-4049; HENDERSON Bldg. B - Student Services Area, 651-3165
Faculty E-Alert (the Electronic Early Warning System) – Used by faculty members as a confidential means to submit to Retention Services the names of students having academic problems in a class, in order that they be offered timely assistance. Faculty places the referral through CSN’s restricted Web Grading system. The E-Alert System is managed by the Office of Student Retention Services.
Math & Science Resource Centers – FREE individual and group drop-in tutoring offering
assistance in various levels of math and science. Contact information: CHARLESTON Bldg. H – Room 203, 651-7615; CHEYENNE Room 2049-2050, 651-4088; HENDERSON Bldg. B – Room 201, 651-3167.
Retention/Student Success Services: Trained specialists/advocates help students assess personal strengthens and limitations, determine the root of a variety of academic struggles, develop college success strategies, implement action plans, learn to navigate the educational system, benefit from campus and community resources, and connect to campus life. Contact information: CHARLESTON Bldg. B-119, 651-7367; CHEYENNE 1111 Student Services Area, 651-2626; HENDERSON Bldg. B – 130, 651-3103
TRIO Student Support Services – One stop shop for first-generation college, financial aid-eligible, and disabled students offering tutoring, academic advising, career exploration, college-transfer assistance, and development of college success strategies. Contact information: CHEYENNE Room 1120, 651-4441
Tutorial Services: All CSN students are allowed 4 hours of free tutoring per one credit of coursework. (i.e., 3 credit class = 12 free hours of tutoring). To make arrangements for this benefit, you must take your semester schedule to Tutorial Services at the campus of your choice and activate the CSN student email account. The earlier you apply for help, the more likely that you will succeed. Contact information: CHARLESTON Bldg. D – Room 203, 651-5732; CHEYENNE Room 2100 (Library), 651-4232; HENDERSON Bldg. C – Computer Lab, 651-3125
Students’ Rights and Responsibilities: Reference to students’ rights and responsibilities pertaining to CSN policies and services are found
in the College Catalog and on the CSN website. http://www.csn.edu/pages/660.asp
Information contained in this syllabus may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.
Course Summary:
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