Instructor: John Moses Phone: 410-572-8753 Office: GH 202E Email: [email protected] CMJ 151 – POLICE ADMINISTRATION Fall Syllabus 2014 • • • • THIS IS AN HYBRID COURSE. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER. YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO THE WORLDWIDE WEB. YOU SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH ACCESSING SITES ON THE WORLDWIDE WEB. THE COMPUTER AND BLACKBOARD WILL BE THE PRIMARY METHOD OF SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS, MAKING INQUIRIES AND COMMUNICATING THROUGHOUT THE COURSE. NOTE: Some students sign up for distance learning classes because they think it is a quicker and easier alternative than the face-to-face class. This is definitely not the case in this class. In fact, it’s important you recognize that this online course retains many or more of the requirements of the traditional classroom. This course requires a minimum of one hour and a half in the Web classroom each week. You should allow for those requirements in planning your study schedule. If your time is limited, you need to be very self-disciplined as a class member. Be prepared to visit the online classroom a minimum time of two times each week and to fulfill each of my assignments as required. During your preparation time outside the classroom, study the readings carefully and engage in all research or writing activities assigned. Please avoid the temptation to procrastinate: not preparing for or not logging in to class each week, or postponing project until the very last minute. This will almost certainly lead to unnecessary stress later and probably be reflected in your final grade. SA M • PL E MINIMUM TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS AND STUDENT SKILL LEVEL: Text Hess, K.M. & Orthmann, C. H (2011). Management and supervision in law enforcement (6th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thompson/Wadsworth. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is a study of police administration, including the organizational structure, function and theory related to the practice of policy management. PL E COURSE OBJECTIVES, ASSESSMENT GOALS, AND ASSESSMENTSTRATEGIES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Course Objective #1 Describe the key concepts of management theories in American police organizations. (GEO 5) Assessment Goals The student will be able to: SA M A. Distinguish between the concepts of management and leadership. B. Identify key leadership principles and how they apply to the role of an administrator. C. Describe situational leadership. D. Distinguish between being an effective administrator/manager and an effective leader. E. Describe different supervisory/leadership “styles” such as: 1. Autocratic 2. Democratic 3. Laissex-fair 4. Coaching 5. Delegating Assessment Strategy: Unit exams, final exam, and discussion. Course Objective #2 List and describe the command structure and functions of a law enforcement agency. (GEO 5) Assessment Goals The student will be able to: Identify the basic command structure of a law enforcement agency. Describe the concept of unity of command. Explain the concept of chain of command. Explain the concept of span of control. Explain the essential elements of CompStat policing. Discuss the essential elements of intelligence-led and evidence-based policing. PL E A. B. C. D. E. F. Assessment Strategy: Unit exams, final exam, and discussion. Course Objective #3 Explain the roles and functions of executives, supervisors and managers of law enforcement agencies. (GEO 5) Assessment Goals M The student will be able to: SA A. Distinguish the “core” duties and responsibilities of executives, supervisors and managers of law enforcement agencies. B. Describe the concept of delegation of authority. C. Identify “key” personal and professional traits that a supervisor, manager and executive of law enforcement agencies need to display. D. Describe the supervisor/manager and executive role in displaying and reinforcing ethical behavior within the organization. Assessment Strategy: Unit exams, final exam, and discussion. Course Objective #4 Explore employment related laws and other issues affecting police organizations (GEO 5) Assessment Goals The student will be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. PL E A. Describe Maryland’s Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights and its effects B. Describe and explain the steps of the police hiring process. C. Define the following types of “Liability.” Vicarious Failure to supervise Failure to train Failure to discipline D. Explain the role of the supervisor/administrator in the prevention of discrimination and harassment in the workplace. E. Explain how a supervisor/administrator can protect both the agency and themselves from undue exposure to law suits Assessment Strategy: Unit exams, final exam, and discussion. M Course Objective #5 Identify strategies to motivate employees. (GEO 2,5) Assessment Goals SA The student will be able to: A. Define motivation and morale B. Describe the different police motivation theories proposed by: 1. Maslow. 2. Herzberg. 3. Skinner. 4. Vroom, Morse. 5. McDonald. C. Discuss external and internal motivators that have an effect on employees. D. Discuss ways that a supervisor/administrator can motivate employees. Assessment Strategy: Unit exams, final exam, and discussion. Course Objective #6 Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of the various levels of management in community policing. (GEO 5) Assessment Goals The student will be able to: PL E A. Describe how community policing has become a model for policing in the 21st century. B. Compare and contrast the supervisor/administrator role in community policing versus traditional policing. C. Discuss the changes that must take place by management for community policing to be successful. Assessment Strategy: Unit exams, final exam, and discussion. Course Objective #7 Explain the roles and functions of managers in evaluating and improving employee performance on the job. (GEO 2,5) M Assessment Goals The student will be able to: SA A. Discuss the importance and application of formal versus informal evaluations. B. Explain the differences between negative and positive discipline and recommend when to apply each. C. Summarize the differences between a complaint and a grievance. D. Identify the purpose(s) and benefit(s) of a timely, thorough and objective performance evaluation process. E. Discuss the first line supervisor ‘s responsibility for the “on-going” training of personnel. Assessment Strategy Assessment Strategy: Unit exams, final exam, and discussion. TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE (Blackboard will contain a more detail list) EXAMINATIONS PL E Chapter 1 – The Law Enforcement Organization Chapter 2 – The Organization and Structure of American Policing Chapter 3 – The Police Mission: Getting the Job Done Chapter 4 – Communication: A Critical Management Skill Chapter 5 – Decision Making and Problem Solving Chapter 6 – Time Management: Minute by Minute Chapter 7 – Training and Beyond Chapter 8 – Promoting Growth and Development Chapter 9 – Motivation and Morale Chapter 10 – Discipline and Problem Behaviors Chapter 11 – Complaints, Grievances and Conflict Chapter 13 – Deploying Law Enforcement Resources and Improving Productivity Chapter 14 – Budgeting and Managing Costs Creatively Chapter 15 – Hiring Personnel and Dealing with Unions Chapter 16 – Measuring Performance: Assessment and Evaluation Three examinations and two quizzes will be given at appropriate intervals. Exams will be in multiple choice and short answer format. The final exam (test #3) is cumulative. Exams are expected to be taken during their scheduled times. Students are responsible for the material presented in class, whether or not they are in attendance. M Make up exams will only be allowed if the instructor is notified prior to the exam. Exams must be made up within one week of the originally scheduled date. The instructor reserves the right to change the format of any make-up tests. CLASS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS SA Class discussions are similar to your attendance in a face-to-face class. Each week I will post a discussion prompt in Blackboard to start off the discussion question(s) for the week. You must attend and participate for full credit. Your responses should be clearly written and well-thought out. This means that your responses should be written in organized paragraphs and full sentences. Each student‘s initial post must respond to my post. Then each student must respond to two other classmate’s post. This response to classmate’s must be substantive responses and be related to our course work. Please be respectful of each other’s opinions and efforts. Your initial post is due each Sunday by midnight, while the response to a classmate’s is due each Monday by midnight. I will not accept any assignment after the due date. Any student caught plagiarizing or cheating on an assignment in violation of that policy will not receive credit for that assignment. Discussion will occur before penalties are assessed. At the discretion of the instructor, the student may also be referred to the Student Disciplinary Committee. Remember that cops never lie, cheat or steal. RESEARCH PROJECT AND PRESENTATION STAFF STUDY PROBLEM SOLVING PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: DUE DATE: November 04, 2014 Each student will be required to submit a staff study decision paper in a prescribed format and length in accordance with instructions provided to students. PL E Suggested topics for the staff study are attached to this syllabus OR may be one that is proposed by the student with the prior approval of the instructor. Much discretion and latitude will be allowed students in selecting a topic; however, all topics must be related to American police administration. Each staff study project will be prepared on word processors. Fonts should be Times New Roman or Arial and no larger than size 12. Each page will be numbered, 8 ½ inches by 11 inches in size. Margins will be set at 1 inch left and right and 1 inch top and bottom. A selected bibliography of at least five different publications is required. A minimum of five of these sources must be referenced in your paper. SA M The required main body of the staff study will be three to four pages. This DOES NOT INCLUDE the bibliography, and cover page. Scoring Rubric: Very Good (80-89 pts.) Four to six errors in the following: • Name • Date • Class Name • Court Name and address • Facility Name/ • Times New Roman 12 font • 1” page borders • Double spacing 3-5 spelling and/or punctuation errors. Six or more errors in the following: • Name • Date • Class Name • Court Name and address • Facility Name/ • Times New Roman 12 font • 1” page borders • Double spacing 6-9 spelling and/or punctuation errors. More than 10 sp. or punctuation errors. Language is functional sometimes goes beyond the ordinary. Language is predictable and/or repetitious. Language is limited, monotonous, and/or misused. Sentences are somewhat varied. Fairly easy to read aloud. Sentence structure mechanical and sometimes clumsy. Sentences are difficult to follow. Incomplete, run-on or awkward. SA Mechanics: 0-2 spelling and/or punctuation errors. Word Choice: Language is natural, interesting, figurative and precise. Sentence Fluency: Sentences are well-constructed, strong and varied. Unsatisfactory (<69 pts.) PL E Two to four errors in the following: • Name • Date • Class Name • Court Name and address • Facility Name/ • Times New Roman 12 font • 1” page borders • Double spacing Satisfactory (70-79 pts.) M Distinguished (90-100 pts.) Formatting: Two or less errors in the following: • Name • Date • Class Name • Court Name and address • Facility Name/ • Times New Roman 12 font • 1” page borders • Double spacing WRITING CENTER Organization is present though rather predictable; transitions are used which enable the reader to follow the flow of thought. Organization is emerging so reader can follow some of the text, but introduction and conclusion undeveloped or unclear. No clear introduction or conclusion. Organization is lacking which causes confusion in reader. PL E Flows easily when read aloud. Organization: Paper is clear and well developed. Strong introduction and conclusion with thoughtful use of transitions. Flows smoothly from one idea to the next. If you wish to have additional help on a writing assignment, you may schedule an appointment with a writing conference instructor by going to www.worwic.edu and clicking on “Current Students” and then “Learning Resources” and “Writing Conferences.” Limited time slots are available, so an appointment is required. If you cannot keep your appointment, it is your responsibility to cancel any writing conferences by using this link. M ASSESSMENT SA The final grade for this course will be based upon a scale of 600 points. Each of the two examinations is worth 100 points each and the quizzes is worth 50.. The research project/presentation (Staff Study Problem Solving Project) is 100 points. Students may earn up to 25 points for class participation and attendance. While there will necessarily be some subjectivity to awarding points for this, objective criteria such as attendance, punctuality, and class participation will be considered. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 4. 2 exams (100 points each) Final Comprehensive Essay Exam 2 quizzes (50 points each) Black Board Discussion Questions Staff Study Problem Solving Project: Class participation (Online and classroom) Total possible points 200 Points 100 Points 100 Points 100 Points 75 Points 25 Points 600 Points Evaluation of Final Grade A = 90%-100% (540-600 points) B = 80%-89% (480-539 points) C = 70%-79% (420-479 points) D = 60%-69% (360-419 points) F = 0%-59% (0-359 points) CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE PL E Silence all cell phones and electronic devices. Text messaging is not permitted during class. Violations of this policy will result in loss of classroom participation points. Students are expected to arrive on time and stay for the entire class. If a student is late or must leave early, please minimize disruption to the class. A late or early leave counts as ½ an absence. No side conversations or other distracting behaviors will be tolerated. Respect others by being polite and considerate. EMERENCY INFORMATION STATEMENT SA M In the event of a flu epidemic or other emergency that results in the suspension of classes, faculty will be communicating with students about their courses and course requirements, such as assignments, quiz and exam dates, and class and grading policies, via faculty websites or Blackboard. Students will be responsible for completing all these assignments in accordance with class policies. Information about the resumption of classes will be communicated via the College’s website and email system. BLACKBOARD STATEMENT Blackboard is being used as a supplementary site in this course. To access course content in Blackboard you need to have access to a computer with an internet connection (other requirements may apply). Computers that meet these requirements are available on campus in the Maynard Technology Center (MTC 200), the Academic and Administration Building (AAB 217), Henson Hall (HH 100), Guerrieri Hall (GH 201), the Workforce Development Center (WDC 305), and the Allied Health Building (AHB 108). Login Information PL E Please follow these directions to gain access to the course syllabus, Power Point presentations, and study guides: Please follow these directions to access course syllabi and any other materials posted for this course: Login Information 1. From WorWic home page, point to “myWor-Wic” (top right) and click the “Login to myWor-Wic” link. M 2. Enter your Wor-Wic user ID and password (same as your Wor-Wic email user ID and password). Don’t know your user ID or password? Contact Student Services. 3. You should then see a list of courses in which you are currently enrolled. Click on the course link for CMJ 151 4. Find and click on the folder for the course resource you are looking for; i.e. course syllabus, Power Point presentations, study guides, etc. SA All students logging into Blackboard affirm that they understand and agree to follow Wor-Wic Community College policies regarding academic integrity and the use of College resources as described in the college catalog. Wor-Wic Community College considers the following as violations of the computer usage policy: • • Using the campus computing network and facilities to violate the privacy of other individuals. Sharing of account passwords with friends, family members or any unauthorized individuals. Violators are subject to college disciplinary procedures. ACADEMIC HONESTY Students must comply with the standards of conduct mandated by college policy as outlined in the Appendix of the college catalog. Any student caught plagiarizing or cheating on an assignment in violation of that policy will not receive credit for that assignment. Discussion will occur before penalties are assessed. At the discretion of the instructor, the student may also be referred to the Student Disciplinary Committee. MISCELLANEOUS PL E Class time will involve both lecture and class discussions covering subjects in the text and outside materials. Students are expected to complete all assigned reading prior to class, actively participate in class discussions, attend all classes, and be on time. Regular attendance and participation are the best ways to ensure success in this course. If a student experiences any course-related problems throughout the semester, please contact the instructor as soon as possible. In the event of an emergency, health-related or other, that results in the suspension of classes, faculty will be communicating with students about their courses and course requirements, such as assignments, quiz and exam dates, and class and grading policies, via faculty websites or Blackboard. Students will be responsible for completing all these assignments in accordance with class policies. Information about the resumption of classes will be communicated via the College’s website and email. M I look forward to working with you this semester. Instructor Evaluation SA The College has selected SmartEvals as its vendor to conduct online end-of-course evaluations. SmartEvals maintains the highest level of security with the evaluation information, and the information resides only on SmartEvals’ computer servers. Faculty are unable to identify individual evaluations, and any data which has the potential to reveal the identity of a student (i.e. the only male in a class) is blocked from viewing. You will receive automated emails from SmartEvals reminding you to complete your evaluations, and the timing of the emails is in compliance with anti-spam guidelines. The emails discontinue once all of your evaluations are completed. You will be able to access the evaluations through the link in the SmartEvals email or by clicking on “course evaluation” in the left menu of your Blackboard course website. The evaluations are only active during designated times at the end of the semester. Disable the pop-up blockers on your internet browser in order to access the evaluation. Your cooperation in completing the online evaluation at the designated time is greatly appreciated. The results from the course evaluation provide valuable feedback to your instructor in order to make changes as needed with curriculum and teaching. Please direct any questions about the online course evaluation system to Hope Ellis at [email protected]. ASSIGNMENTS AND DUE DATES DUE BY: Sunday, September 14, 2014 by midnight • Read chapter one and know chapter objectives, key concepts and terms. • Review all Blackboard material. • Answer the discussion question- Your initial post is due each Sunday by midnight, while the response to a classmate’s is due each Monday by midnight. • Take practice chapter quiz. PL E DUE BY: Sunday, September 21, 2014 • Read chapter two and know chapter objectives, key concepts and terms. • Review all Blackboard material. • Answer the discussion question- Your initial post is due each Sunday by midnight, while the response to a classmate’s is due each Monday by midnight. • Take practice chapter quiz. • Reminder: study for quiz one, which will be given September 30, 2014 (Quiz one chapters 1, 2, 3 and all Blackboard material). SA M DUE BY: Sunday, September 28, 2014 • Read chapter three and know chapter objectives, key concepts and terms. • Review all Blackboard material. • Answer the discussion question- Your initial post is due each Sunday by midnight, while the response to a classmate’s is due each Monday by midnight. • Take practice chapter quiz. • Reminder: study for quiz one, which will be given in class on September 30, 2014 (Quiz one chapters 1, 2, 3 and all Blackboard material). DUE BY: Sunday, October 5, 2014 • Read chapter four and know chapter objectives, key concepts and terms • Review all Blackboard material. • Answer the discussion question- Your initial post is due each Sunday by midnight, while the response to a classmate’s is due each Monday by midnight. • Take practice chapter quiz. • Don’t forget that the research project staff study problem solving project is due on November 04, 2014. SA M PL E DUE BY: THURSDAY, October 12, 2014 • Read chapter five and know chapter objectives, key concepts and terms. • Review all Blackboard material. • Answer the discussion question- Your initial post is due each Sunday by midnight, while the response to a classmate’s is due each Monday by midnight. • Take practice chapter quiz. • Don’t forget that the research project staff study problem solving project is due on November 04, 2014 • Reminder: study for Exam #1 which will be given in class on October 21, 2014 (Exam #1 chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. and all Blackboard material.). DUE BY: Sunday, October 19, 2014 • Read chapter six and know chapter objectives, key concepts and terms • Review all Blackboard material. • Answer the discussion question- Your initial post is due each Sunday by midnight, while the response to a classmate’s is due each Monday by midnight. • Take practice chapter quiz. • Don’t forget that the research project staff study problem solving project is due on November 04, 2014 • Reminder: study for Exam #1 which will be given in class on October 21, 2014 (Exam #1 chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. and all Blackboard material.). DUE BY: Sunday, October 26, 2014 • Read chapter seven and eight and know chapter objectives, key concepts and terms. • Review all Blackboard material. • Answer the discussion question- Your initial post is due each Sunday by midnight, while the response to a classmate’s is due each Monday by midnight. • Take practice chapter quiz • Don’t forget that the research project staff study problem solving project is due on November 04, 2014. • Reminder: study for Exam #2 which will be given in class on November 4, 2014 (Exam #2 chapters 7,8 9 10 and all Blackboard material.). DUE BY: Sunday November 2, 2014 • Read chapter nine and ten and know chapter objectives, key concepts and terms. • Review all Blackboard material. • Answer the discussion question- Your initial post is due each Sunday by midnight, while the response to a classmate’s is due each Monday by midnight. • Take practice chapter quiz. • Don’t forget that the Research project staff study problem solving project is due on November 04, 2014. • Reminder: study for Exam #2, which will be given in class on November 4, 2014 (Exam #2 chapters 7,8, 9, and 10 and all Blackboard material.). SA M PL E DUE BY: Sunday, November 9, 2014 • Read chapter eleven and twelve, and know chapter objectives, key concepts and terms. • Review all Blackboard material. • Answer the discussion question- Your initial post is due each Sunday by midnight, while the response to a classmate’s is due each Monday by midnight. • Take practice chapter quiz. • Reminder: study for Quiz #2, which will be given in class on November 25, 2014 (Quiz #2 chapters 11, 12, 13 and 14 and all Blackboard material.) DUE BY: Sunday, November 16, 2014 • Read chapter thirteen and fourteen, and know chapter objectives, key concepts and terms. • Review all Blackboard material. • Answer the discussion question- Your initial post is due each Sunday by midnight, while the response to a classmate’s is due each Monday by midnight. • Take practice chapter quiz. • Reminder: study for Quiz #2 which will be given in class on November 25, 2014 (Quiz #2 chapters 11, 12, 13 and 14 and all Blackboard material.). DUE BY: Sunday, November 23, 2014 • Read chapter fifteen and know chapter objectives, key concepts and terms. • Review all Blackboard material. • Answer the discussion question- Your initial post is due each Sunday by midnight, while the response to a classmate’s is due each Monday by midnight. • Take practice chapter quiz. • Reminder: study for Quiz #2 which will be given in class on November 25, 2014 (Quiz #2 chapters 11, 12, 13 and 14 and all Blackboard material.). DUE BY: Sunday November 30, 2014 • Read chapter sixteen and know chapter objectives, key concepts and terms • Review all Blackboard material. • Answer the discussion question- Your initial post is due each Sunday by midnight, while the response to a classmate’s is due each Monday by midnight. • Take practice chapter quiz. • Study for exam final (Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 15 and 16), scheduled for December 09, 2014 from 530pm- 730pm RESEARCH PAPER STAFF STUDY PROBLEM SOLVING PROJECT TOPICS Imposing Regulations of Tattoos for Police Agency Employees Establishing Duty Limitations for Pregnant Officers PL E Employee 1st Amendment Rights Requiring Physical Fitness Standards Establishing Quarantine Procedures for HAZMAT Situations Use of Mobile Video Recording Equipment Patrol Bicycles (Select a Specific Brand to Consider) Imposing Foot Pursuit Procedures Use of Volunteers M Secondary Employment Restrictions Establishing Employee Drug Testing Program Body Armor (Select a Specific Brand to Analyze) Use of Tasars SA Use of Micro-Cassette Recorders Employee Restrictions for Cell Phone Use Control of Employee e-mail Establishing Deaf and Hearing Impaired Procedures Use of Digital Cameras (Select a Specific Brand to Analyze) Employee Hair Length Restrictions Employee Facial Hair Restrictions Employee Off Duty Dress Code Use of Mandatory Psychological Counseling Front Wheel Drive Vehicle for Patrolling (Select a Specific Make/Model to Analyze) Rear Wheel Drive Vehicle for Patrolling (Select a Specific Make/Model to Analyze) 45 Caliber Pistol for Duty Weapon (Select a Specific Model to Analyze) Peace Officer Bill of Rights PL E 40 Caliber Pistol for Duty Weapon (Select a Specific Model to Analyze) Benefits of National Accreditation Nepotism Restrictions Establishing a Take Home Vehicle Program K-9 for Bomb Detection (Select Specific Breed to Analyze) K-9 for Drug Detection (Select Specific Breed to Analyze) M Use of Eight Hour Shifts for Uniform Patrol Use of 12 Hour Shifts for Uniform Patrol Enforcement of Illegal Immigration Laws Imposing Employee Body Piercing Restrictions/Limitations SA Employee Light Duty Procedures References Bohm, R.M., & Haley, K.N. (2006). Introduction to criminal justice (5th ed). New York: McGraw Hill. Daws, M.D. (2009). In search of liability protection. FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, 124, 23-25. Hess, K.M., & Wrobleski, H.M. (2007). Police operations (4th ed). New York: West Publishing. PL E Leveron, L.A. (2007, June). Civil litigation and administrators. Police, 24, 35-38. SA M Russell, W.M. (2006). Police, civil liability, and the law. Police Chief, 68, 21-25. Retrieved from ProQuest Criminal Justice database.
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