Department
of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice
202:202
Police and Policing
Armitage
123
Instructor:
Daniel
Howard
Office:
405 Cooper St. # 103
Camden, NJ
Phone: 856-225-2718
856-225-6470
(Sherry Pisacano, Department Secretary)
Email:
sgtdah@camden.rutgers.edu
Office
Hours: Tuesday
& Thursday 5- 6pm
Police
and Policing is an introductory course that addresses the
role that police officers play in the Criminal Justice System. The
course is
designed to highlight the structure and history of police; the nature
of police
work; police discretion and misconduct; and different types of policing
strategies.
·
Exams (60%)
There are four multiple-choice exams. The
exams are
not cumulative but will be based on the information proceeding each
exam.
· Final
exam (5%)
There will be final exam for this class. The
format
for the exam will consist of multiple choice, fill-in the blanks,
and/or essay
questions that pertain to all of the information presented, including
any guest
lecturers and videos.
·
Position paper
(20%)
Each student will complete a paper on a
relevant
topic for Policing in the 21st Century. The double-spaced
paper
should be in APA style, at least 5 pages in length (but no more than
10), and
is expected to be based in current research and support the writer’s
opinions.
·
Classroom Participation (15%)
The course is not intended to be solely a lecture format.
Every
student is expected to actively participate in classroom
discussions. Therefore, each student should be prepared to discuss the
topics
scheduled to be covered.
·
Extra Credit
With prior instructor
permission, a student may receive points towards their overall course
average
by submitting an extra assignment assigned by the instructor.
· Attendance
The requirement to attend
class should not be taken lightly. Attendance is considered an
important part
of the course. Excessive unexcused absences will negatively impact on
one’s
classroom participation grade as well.
· Make-ups
Students who have scheduling
conflicts are expected to make arrangements with three instructor in
advance,
especially those impacting on the exam schedule. Students who miss an
exam due
to last minute problems must contact the instructor within 24 hours.
(Note:
Documentation may be requested.)
· Cheating/Plagiarism
The penalties for this type of
behavior are clearly outlined in the University’s Student guide/manual.
This
behavior will not be tolerated. Any student committing such an offense
will
face severe sanctions.
·
Chapter Case studies
·
“For Discussion” sections
·
Develop a working knowledge
of key terms for each chapter
·
Students are expected to defend
their respective positions.
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Date |
Discussion |
Readings |
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9/1 |
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Wk 2 |
9/6 & 8 |
Police and Society: Myths and Reality. Why is History important? |
Chapt. 1 – 3 |
Topic Paper discussion |
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Wk 3 |
9/13 & 15 |
Getting on the job Are police a reflection of the community? |
Pages 423 – 426 “Gender and Stress” |
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Wk 4 |
9/20 & 22 |
Staying on the job |
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Guest lecturer (TBA) Position paper topic due 9/22 |
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Wk 5 |
9/27 |
Test #1Video: Officer assaults |
9/29 Library Research |
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Wk 6 |
10/4 & 6 |
Review Test Police Discretion & Corruption |
“Police “Discretionary Behavior” |
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Wk 7 |
10/11 & 13 |
Racial Profiling/ Criminal Profiling Accountability |
A.G. Racial Profiling Guidelines Pg 408 -421 Chapt 14 “Ethics and Law Enforcement” |
Video: Driving while black. Officer arrested in Miami. Culture of Violence |
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Wk 8 |
10/18 & 20 |
Use of Force:
How much is too much? |
Pgs 402 –406 A.G. Use of Force Guidelines “What
We Know About Police Use of Force”
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Video: Trooper Shooting
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Date |
Discussion |
Readings |
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Wk 9 |
10/25 10/27 |
Test #2 Patrol: The Backbone of Policing Review Test |
Chapt. 7 A.G. Guideline on Domestic Violence |
Video: Domestic Violence Experiment Position paper discussion |
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Wk 10 |
11/1 & 3 |
Patrol: The Backbone of Policing cont’d. Peacekeeping and Order Maintenance |
Chapt. 7 Chapt. 8 |
Video: NY Precinct Changed Murder Rate Declined |
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Wk 11 |
11/8 & 10 |
Peacekeeping and Order Maintenance cont’d Solving Crimes |
Chapt. 8 Chapt. 9 |
Video: Two man patrol cars K.C. Experiment |
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Wk 12 |
11/15 11/17 |
Test #3 Community Relations; How important is it? |
Pgs. 385 –401, 426 – 431 |
Position papers due Test Review
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Wk 13 |
11/22 |
No class |
No class |
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Wk 14 |
11/29 &12/1 |
Innovation in Police Strategy Community Policing |
Chapt. 10
“Broken Window” article
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Wk 15 |
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Community Policing (Practical Applications) |
Articles: “Community Policing” “Problem Oriented Policing” |
Guest lecturer (TBA) |
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Wk 16 |
12/13 |
Test # 4 |
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Wk 17 |
12/22 |
Final Exam 6p – 9p |
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