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Community College of Southern Nevada

Community Relations

CRJ 120 Fall 2017 Section 6001

 

 

Title of Course

Community Relations

Instructor

Terry Pippin

Office

Henderson C217 F

Office Telephone

(702) 651-3587 or (509) 670-0308 or (775) 751-6228

Department

Public Safety & Human Services

Office Hours  Monday 0700 to 0930 and Tuesday 0700 to 0930 

Department Fax

(702) 651-3533

E-Mail

Terry.Pippin@csn.edu or WPD1K8@aol.com

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

This course provides an understanding of the positive and negative relationships between criminal justice professionals and various members of the community. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  1. 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.
  2. Describe the three segments of the criminal justice system and their individual responsibilities to the community, individually and as a whole.
  3. Describe ethnic groups and disenfranchised groups within the United Sates and describe how the various ethnicities impact each other in the criminal justice system.
  4. Describe how various demographic groups have been treated in the criminal justice system, historically and presently.
  5. 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                                                                

 

        Aug 3         Introduction/ What is Community Policing and its history? 

                                                  

       Aug 22         What is the SARA model and how is it used? 

                                      

      Aug 22          Community perception and community resources

 

      Aug 31          Platoons will identify a community problem and design a solution

                           using the SARA model and the principals of Community Policing.

 

 

     Sept 5           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 Aug 3rd until Sept 30th to complete the five quizzes.

 

Platoon Presentations 

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.  The power point presentation will be presented during the final session of Community Policing on Sept. 5th.

 

SEMESTER GRADES

 

Your final grade will be based on five (5) examinations (100 points each) and one (1) platoon project using the SARA model (200 points).

 

 

 

Activity

Points

5 Quizzes

500

 Platoon Presentation

 200

Total

700

 

Extra credit points are in addition to the above points (your overall grade is based on the 700 points).

Grade

Point Range

A

  630- 700

B

560 - 629

C

490 - 559

D

420 - 489

F

419 and below

 

It is the responsibility of the student to become familiar with the dates and CSN policies concerning withdrawing from class – grades of “W” will not be given by the instructor; it is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a class. 

STUDENT REFUND POLICY AND IMPORTANT DATES

 

  • September 3rd:  last day for 100% refund for 16-week session 
  • September 10th:  last day for 50% refund for 16-week session 
  • September 10th:  last day to drop a class WITHOUT a grade of W for 16- week session.
  • October 6:  last day to apply for Fall Graduation
  • November 3rd:  Last day to change from credit to audit for 16-Week Session
  • November 5th: Last day to drop a class WITH a grade of W for 16-week session.

 

More information is available at https://www.csn.edu/semester-calendar-dates , including information about short-term class refunds.

 

Important dates concerning Financial Aid can be found at:

https://www.csn.edu/important-dates

 

Academic Warning/Probation/Suspension Policy:  If students’ cumulative GPA falls to 2.0 or lower after attempting at least 12 credits, they will receive an academic warning, so that they have time to seek help. Continued performance at 2.0 or lower in future semester course work can lead to academic probation or academic suspension.

Students on academic suspension will not be able to enroll in classes for a semester. More information is available at:

 

https://www.csn.edu/sites/default/files/u2241/20162017generalcatalogstudenthandbook.pdf

 

SAFETY PROCEDURES:

 

Approved classroom safety procedures are posted in each classroom and are to be followed.  Students are to familiarize themselves with the nearest exit to use during fire alarm exercises.  Do NOT use the elevators during these drills.  Students will take ALL personal belongings with them when exiting the building.  No student will be allowed back into the facility until the all clear is given.

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT SERVICES

 

American With Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA):  If a student has a documented disability that may require assistance, he or she should contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) for coordination of 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 can be found at:

https://www.csn.edu/ada and https://www.csn.edu/drc

Academic Integrity Policy: The college guidelines concerning academic dishonesty and academic misconduct are regarded as serious offenses which can result in substantial penalties, up to and including expulsion from the college for serious violations.  If, during the course of a semester, evidence of academic dishonesty or misconduct comes to the instructor's attention, the student will be immediately notified by the instructor and appropriate actions will be taken.  Please refer to the CSN Catalog:

https://www.csn.edu/sites/default/files/u2241/2016-2017generalcatalogstudenthandbook.pdf

 

Canvas Computer Instructions:  The Canvas Student Guide may be found at   http://guides.instructure.com/m/4212 Telephone Support for Distance Education students having problems logging into a course, using course web site tools, or other technical problems can be found by contacting the Office of Technology Services at 702-651-4357 or 1-800-630-7563 toll free. Students can find additional information at www.csn.edu/helpdesk

Counseling/Advising – Helps students select courses, complete degree audits, obtain transfer information, and receive personalized assistance in developing educational and vocational objectives appropriate to personal interests and abilities. In order to see a counselor, one must create an account at:  https://csn.mywconline.net and set up an appointment with a counselor or advisor in his or her school.  

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.

 

Centers for Academic Success (CAS):

The CAS mission is to foster positive and caring learning environments that support classroom instruction and overall student success. Free one-on-one and drop-in tutoring is available in our Accounting Labs, Computer Tutoring Labs (CIT/IS & Basic Computing Needs), Communication Labs, Math Resource Centers, Science Resource Centers, Tutorial Learning Centers (one-on-one tutoring), and Writing Centers.

 

Math & Science Resource Centers – FREE individual and group drop-in tutoring, offering assistance in various levels of math and science. Contact information for each campus can be found at https://www.csn.edu/math-science-resource-centers

 

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: Tutors are available in most subjects to provide learning support and help you improve your academic motivation and performance, enhance your self-esteem and confidence as an independent learner, and achieve your educational goals. Visit http://www.csn.edu/tutoring/ for detailed information about all centers including locations, hours, and more.

 

Library Resources & Workshops

The CSN Library has many different resources that are available to students enrolled in a distance education course at CSN. Among these resources are electronic journals and books, research databases, digital reserves, and other useful materials. The resources can be accessed through the following link: www.csn.edu/library

                                                     

College Library Services offers ongoing research workshops throughout the semester. Bring your topic or assignment to one of the workshops on the basics of locating and citing quality information and receive in- depth assistance with a librarian. Check out the schedule at  http://csn.libcal.com/calendar/events/?cid=1748&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal%5B%5D=1748 or call 651-5729 for more information.

 

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

It is the mission of Counseling and Psychological Services to offer a variety of free and confidential psychological services aimed to help students in their emotional, relational, and behavioral growth. All CSN students who are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits (3 credits during summer) are eligible for counseling-short-term individual, couples (when both are students) and group therapy, educational & personal growth workshops, consultation services, crisis consultation & intervention, initial assessment with referrals to college & community resources when appropriate, and information about mental health topics. For more information call (702) 651-5518 (WCH & HEN), (702) 651-4099 (NLV) or go to http://www.csn.edu/pages/665.asp

Students’ Rights and Responsibilities:  Reference to students’ rights and responsibilities pertaining to CSN policies and services are found

in the College Catalog https://www.csn.edu/2016-2017-catalog

 

 

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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