Course Snapshot for CRJ125 - Policing Systems
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Course Competencies
The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:
- Examine the role of policing in the criminal justice system and the evolution of law enforcement in the United States.
- Recognize federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions
- Describe the functions of the police, including patrol, investigation, and special operations units
- Appraise how the police are organized
- Recognize the complexities of the police role
- Analyze influences on police policy and styles of policing
- Evaluate how police officers balance actions, decision making, and discretion
- Recognize the importance of connections between the police and the community
- Examine how technological advances impact policing
- Identify post-9/11/2001 challenges to law enforcement
Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies
The module outcomes that will permit students to demonstrate course competencies are:
Module 1
|
Outcomes |
Competencies |
1 |
Analyze the complex structure of a police organization and jurisdictions |
I, II, III, IV, VI |
2 |
Analyze the requirements to become a police officer |
V, VI, VIII |
3 |
Discuss community policing and how it is currently being implemented |
III, V, VIII |
4 |
Describe Force Continuum and how it applies to recent situations |
V, VIII |
Module 2
|
Outcomes |
Competencies |
1 |
Identify the complex role of the first responder to a crime scene |
III, VII, VIII |
2 |
Analyze techniques for interrogations and how they affect Miranda Rights |
III, VIII |
3 |
Identify various police calls |
IV, V, VII, VIII |
4 |
Analyze how various police calls are handled |
IV, V, VII, VIII |
5 |
Compare/Contrast crime scene techniques |
IX |
Module 3
|
Outcomes |
Competencies |
1 |
Define forensic science and identify the role a forensic scientist plays within the criminal justice system |
III, V, VII, VIII |
2 |
Explain what DNA is and analyze the different methods of DNA collection and uses |
III, V, VII, IX |
3 |
Apply the Fourth Amendment to various police operations |
II, V, VI, VII, VIII |
4 |
Analyze the complexities of basic human rights and the role of law enforcement |
II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII |
5 |
Identify essential report righting elements |
III, VIII, IX |
Module 4
|
Outcomes |
Competencies |
1 |
Analyze the realm of police communications |
III, V, VII, VIII |
2 |
Identify the different types of alcohol related crimes |
II, V, VII, VIII, IX |
3 |
Explain gangs and the relationship they have with drugs |
III, V, VII, VIII |
4 |
Analyze police relations with the minority community |
III, VI, VII, VIII |
Module 5
|
Outcomes |
Competencies |
1 |
Describe what crime maps are and how they are identified |
III, VIII, IX |
2 |
Compare/Contrast terrorist acts to criminal acts |
II, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X |
3 |
Describe post 9-11 changes and how they have affected law enforcement |
I, II, IV, VIII, IX, X |
4 |
Explain what ethical issues law enforcement encounter and how they overcome them |
III, IV, VI, VII, VIII |
Course Time Commitment and Expectations
Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours
Course Credit Hours |
Course Format (Duration) |
Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course |
Course Activity Hours |
Student Learning Hours Per Week |
3 |
15 Weeks |
- |
135 |
8.5 to 9.5 |
3 |
10 Weeks |
1.5x faster |
135 |
12.5 to 14.5 |
3 |
6 Weeks |
2.5x faster |
135 |
21 to 24 |
For every credit hour, students should plan to spend an average of 2-3 hours per week for course-related activities in a 15-week course. For example, a 3 credit hour course would average an average 6-9 hours per week to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete assignments, and study the course material. For 10 and 6-week courses, the amount of time per week will be higher so all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.
Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):
Summary of Grading
Assignment |
Points |
% |
Discussions (10 @ 30 points each) |
300 |
30% |
Quizzes (5 @ 40 points each) |
200 |
20% |
Assignments (10 @ 50 points each) |
500 |
50% |
TOTAL |
1,000 |
100% |
Grading Scale
A = 90 to 100% |
B = 80 to 89% |
C = 70 to 79% |
D = 60 to 69% |
F = 59% and below |
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