The Police In the Community, Strategies for the 21^st Century Linda S. Miller & Karen M. Hess, West/Wadsworth Publishing, 3rd Edition, 2002.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course will provide the student with the knowledge necessary to understand the Community-Oriented Policing philosophy and its applications for law enforcement and society. The course will address the evolution of community policing; the community's and law enforcement's relationship within the philosophy; community policing implementation; and various community policing programs throughout the country. The course will provide students with personal exposure to the community policing philosophy in action.

COURSE METHOD AND PROCEDURE:

The course consists of classroom lecture, discussion, video presentations, and field study. Students are expected and required to read assigned materials and constructively participate in classroom discussion, dialogue or debate. Students will also be required to participate in a "field activity" related to community policing and document the experience through completion of a paper. Subject to availability, video presentations and guest speakers will be provided.

GRADING:

Grades will be based on the following criteria:
1. Midterm examination 20%
2. Final Examination 30%
3. Field Activity 20%
4. Field Activity Paper 20%
5. Classroom participation 10%
                                        100%

Grades will be assigned as follows:

All examinations (including the final examination) will be based on lecture, assigned reading, classroom discussion, and information obtained from video and other presentations. The student is responsible for all material presented in class. If a class is missed, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain material missed as a result of an absence.

Examinations will consist of objective questions (i.e., multiple choice, true or false, matching, etc.) and subjective questions (i.e., questions requiring written response).

MISSED EXAMINATIONS:

Make-up examinations will be given only when a legitimate excuse exists. Legitimate excuses may include documented medical reasons, or death in the family. Make-up examinations will consist of essay questions on the material missed by the student and will be given only during the final examination period at the semester’s end.

CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION:

Students will be called on at random to take part in classroom discussions and are also expected to participate voluntarily in order to receive participation credit.

FIELD ACTIVITY:

Students will be required to complete a minimum of four (4) volunteer hours of direct involvement with an agency, community group, or activity associated with community policing. Students will complete a volunteer activity contract verifying his or her participation.

FIELD ACTIVITY PAPER:

Each student will be required to complete a paper describing the field activity in which they were involved. The paper will include, but not be limited to, the following elements:

• Description of the agency, group, or activity and its goal and/or mission.
• A discussion of how the agency or group is involved in community policing.
• An account of the student's involvement and/or activity with the entity.
• A personal assessment of the student's involvement and/or activity.

CHEATING/PLAGIARISM:

Cheating on an examination or copying another student’s or author’s writing will not be tolerated. Violations of this policy will result in the student receiving an F grade for the entire course.

READING ASSIGNMENT, LECTURE, AND EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:

Section One: COURSE OVERVIEW
9/4 Course Introduction & Chapter 1 — Evolution of COP

9/11 Chapters 2 & 3 — Role of the Police & The Community

9/18 Chapters 5 & 4 — Implementing COP; POP & Problem-Solving
Video: "The Mad Hatters"

Section Two: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS & TRUST
9/25 Chapters 6 & 7 - Interpersonal Skills; Diversity & COP
Proposed Activity Paper Due

10/2 Chapter 8 & 9 — Connecting with the Disabled & Elderly; Youth &Gang Members
Individual Field Activity Review

10/9 Midterm

10/16 Chapter 10 & 11 — Victims & Witnesses; The Media

10/23 & 10/30 Field Activity Volunteer Activity Sessions

Section Three: COP IN THE FIELD: COORDINATING STRATEGIES
11/6 Chapters 12 & 13 — Crime Prevention & Violence

11/13 Chapters 14 & 15 — Youth; COP, Crime & Drugs
Field Activity Paper rough draft due (optional)

11/20 Chapter 16 — Research & the Future

12/4 Final Examination
Field Activity Paper Due