CRJU 3230– Law Enforcement Administration
Course Syllabus –Fall 2016

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

CRJU 3230
Law Enforcement Administration

Credit Hours:

3.0 semester credit hours (3-0-3)

Catalog Description:

This course examines the theories of motivation, leadership, and organization in the police context. Police administrative and management functions are studied, emphasizing personnel management and organizational change.

Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:

Prerequisite: CRJU 1150 with a minimum grade of “D”

OR

PARA 1101 with a minimum grade of “D” AND

PARA 2207 with a minimum grade of “D”

Computer Requirement:

Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access. For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to

Software Requirement:

To properly access the course content you will need to download the following free software:

  • Adobe Reader (needed to access files in PDF format):
  • Adobe Flash (needed to access video content):

Computer Skill Prerequisites:

  • Able to use the WindowsTM operating system
  • Able to use Microsoft WordTM word processing
  • Able to send and receive e-mail using OutlookTM or Outlook ExpressTM
  • Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email
  • Able to use a Web browser.
  • Students are responsible for regularly checking their CSU student e-mail.

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers will not be used in the classroom in this course. Computers will be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor.

GeorgiaVIEW Desire2Learn (Online Classroom):

On-line activity will take place in Desire2Learn, the virtual classroom for the course.

You can gain access to Desire2Learn, by signing on to the SWAN portal and selecting :”GaVIEW” on the top right side. If you experience any difficulties in Desire2Learn, please email or call The HUB r (678) 466-HELP. You will need to provide the date and time of the problem, your SWAN username, the name of the course that you are attempting to access, and your instructor's name.

Major Student Activities:

Reading and studying from the course text book
Working assigned homework problems
Taking notes during class
Answering and asking questions during class

Watch or listen to video or audio clips
Taking quizzes and examinations

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Outcome 1: Describe the varying responsibilities and administrative competencies of each component of the criminal justice system.
  • Outcome 5: Analyze and interpret the kinds of data commonly found in the criminal justice field.
  • Outcome 6: Critically evaluate existing or proposed criminal justice policies and practices.
  • Outcome 7: Apply material learned in criminal justice classes to real life experiences gained by working in a criminal justice or related organization.

Course Learning Outcomes:

  • Course Outcome 1: Identify and describe the key leadership skills essential to the effective management and supervision of law enforcement personnel & agencies.
  • Course Outcome 2: Identify and describe organizational policy and theory utilized by modern law enforcement agencies, to include community-oriented policing, intelligence-driven policing, and problem-driven policing.
  • Course Outcome 3: Identify contemporary challenges facing law enforcement agencies.

Term: Fall Semester 2016

Instructor Information:

Instructor:

Kem Kimbrough, Sr.
phone: (678) 466-4712
fax: (678) 466-4699
e-mail:
internet:

Office:N/A

E-Mail Accessibility:

Please use Clayton State e-mail for all class-related communication/questions. We will NOT use Desire2Learn messaging feature. E-mails sent to my Clayton State e-mail address will receive a response within one business day. Out-of-class meetings may be scheduled by appointment.

Class Meetings:

Classroom:

James A. Baker University Center, Room U-424

Class times:

5:00 p.m. -6:15 p.m., Tuesdays AND Thursdays

Textbook Information:

Text:

K. M. Hess, C.H. Orthmann and S.E. Ladue, Management and Supervision in Law Enforcement, 7th edition, Delmar/Cengage Learning, 2015.

Text Coverage:

Chapters 1 –15

Evaluation:


In-class examinations: 2- 75 minute exams @ 100 points / 200
Assigned homework: 4 assignments @ 50 points / 200
Extra Credit Possible
Final examination** / 250
TOTAL / 650

**The final examination will be comprehensive.

Grading:

A / 90 - 100%
B / 80 - 89%
C / 70 - 79%
D / 65 - 69%
F / below 65%

Mid-term Progress Report:

The mid-term grade in this course, which will be issued betweenSeptember 20 and October 4, reflects approximately 30% of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W." Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, or withdraw on-line using the Swan by mid-term, which occurs on March 6. Instructions for withdrawing are provided at this link.

The last day to withdraw without academic accountability is Friday, October 7, 2016.

Course Schedule:

The course schedule for CRJU 3230, Law Enforcement Administration, is provided in the table below. Text chapter references are to K. M. Hess, C.H. Orthmann and S.E. Ladue, Management and Supervision in Law Enforcement, 7th edition, Delmar/Cengage Learning, 2015.

Course Changes: This course syllabus and schedule provide a general plan for the course. The instructor reserves the right to make periodic changes to the syllabus and/or schedule, including, but not limited to, assignments, projects, and timetables, in order to accommodate the needs of the class as a whole and to fulfill the goals and objectives of this course. If changes are necessitated, the instructor will notify the students via e-mail.

Lesson / Date(s) / Lesson Topic / Text Chapter
1 / Aug 16 & 18 / IntroductionsOrganization and Mission of Policing in the US / 1
2 / Aug 23 & 25 / Management, Supervision & Leadership / 2
3 / Aug 30 & Sep 01 / Communication: A Key Leadership Skill,
Homework #1 Due Sep 01 / 3
4 / Sep 06 & 08 / Decision Making & Problem-Solving / 4
5 / Sep 13 & 15 / Time Management / 5
6 / Sep 20 & 22 / Staffing your Agency,
Homework #2 Due Sep 22 / 6
7 / Sep 2729 / Promoting Growth & Development, 9/27
In-Class Examination, 9/29 / 7
Midterm Grade Issued
8 / Oct 04 & 06 / Motivation and Morale / 8
Oct 07 / Last day to withdraw without academic accountability
Oct 10– 11 / Fall Break – No Classes
9 / Oct 13 / Collaborating with Labor Management / 9
10 / Oct 18 & 20 / Discipline and Problem Behaviors,
Homework #3 Due Oct 20 / 10
11 / Oct 25 & 27 / Stress and Related Hazards of the Job / 11
12 / Nov 01 & 03 / Deploying Law Enforcement Resources and Improving Productivity / 12
13 / Nov 08 & 10 / Budgeting/Managing Costs / 13
14 / Nov 15 & 17 / Measuring Performance
Homework #4 Due Nov 17 / 14
Nov 22 / Prep/Review Day
Nov 23– 25 / Holiday Break – No Classes
15 / Nov 29 & Dec 01 / Final Presentation Days
***** / Dec 06 or 08 / Exam #2 / 1-15

Course Policies:

General Policy
Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Resource Handbook, and the Basic UndergraduateStudent Responsibilities.

University Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students’ ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades.

Course Attendance Policy
Attendance is expected for all class periods. Attendance is required for quiz and examination periods. Any absence must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority.

Missed Work
Without a valid excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed work. If a valid excuse is provided:

  • Make-up homework assignments will be accepted if submitted to the instructor within one class period from the student’s return to class from the excused absence.
  • Make-up examinations will be given only if they are taken before graded examinations are returned to students (next class period). In the event that a make-up examination cannot be taken before exams are returned to other students, the missed examination will not count in calculating the course grade. This means that other graded work will be responsible for a greater weight in determining the course final grade.
  • The final examination must be taken. Students missing the final examination should contact their instructor concerning the applicability of an Incomplete grade.

Academic Dishonesty
Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism All instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Community Standards. Judicial procedures are described in the StudentResource Handbook (Procedures for Adjudicating Alleged Academic Conduct Infractions beginning on page 16).

Plagiarism Detection Software.
Students agree that by taking this course all required papers may be subject to submission for textual similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers. You should submit your papers in such a way that no identifying information about you is included.

Disruption of the Learning Environment

Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not be tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.
A more detailed description of examples of disruptive behavior and appeal procedures is provided at:

Writing Assistance
The Writers’ Studio 224 is located in the A&S building, room 224. There you can talk with trained writing consultants about your writing projects. They are available to work with you at any stage of your paper, from generating ideas to organizing your paper to understanding how to format it correctly. The service is free; you may drop in and wait for a consultant or sign up for a regular appointment. But remember: you, not your consultant, are ultimately responsible for the quality and content of the papers you submit.

Aside from meeting with consultants one-with-one, you can also participate in writing workshops. In these workshops, faculty and consultants will guide you in discussions and activities important to academic writing topics. You will be identify, analyze, integrate, and synthesize writing principles through a series of writing exercises. Remember that we are here to collaborate with you as you develop your own experiences as a student-writer.

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Operation Study
At Clayton State University, we expect and support high motivation and academic achievement. Look for Operation Study activities and programs this semester that are designed to enhance your academic success such as study sessions, study breaks, workshops, and opportunities to earn Study Bucks (for use in the University Bookstore) and other items. See the following site for details:

Last update:July 18, 2016