CRJ 140 – DO1
Elements of Supervision
Course Syllabus – Fall 2009 Semester
Revision Date: 04/20/2009
Revised by: Dano Kraig P. Fernandez, MJA
Number of Credits: 3
Transfer Information: Transfers to institutions within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) as CRJ 140.
Prerequisites: None (Recommended CRJ 101)
Instructor: Dano Kraig P. Fernandez, MJA
- MJA (Master of Arts in Justice Administration) NorwichUniversity, Northfield, VT (Class of 2007).
- BA-CRJ, (Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, COPPS Option),University of Nevada, Reno (Class of 2003).
- Criminal Justice and Public Policy Analyst & Researcher, Scholar-Practitioner (Ph. D. Student), Walden University School of Public Policy and Administration with Specialization in Homeland Security Policy and Coordination, Minneapolis, Minnesota (Online/Distance Learning Program).
- Compliance Audit Investigator, Nevada Department of Business & Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Worker’s Compensation Section, Carson City, NV
- Member,WashoeCounty Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, Reno, NV.
Phone & Fax: (775) 852-1241
Mobile Phone: (775) 219-3325
Email: .
Office Hours: Course Information: 7:00 P.M.
Tuesday: 12:00 P.M. – 1: 00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M. - Thursdays
Friday: 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Douglas Campus DC 107
Saturday: 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Division Chair: Robert Morin, J.D., Ph. D.
Office: Carson City Campus Bristlecone 350 A
Phone: (775) 445-4401
Fax: (775) 445-3141
Email:
Course Description:
Criminal Justice 140 (CRJ 140), Addresses current trends in contemporary supervision within the criminal justice (POLICING) field. Covers the rights, obligations, and duties of line supervisors. Assesses the first line supervisor’s
role within the law enforcement agency.
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Course Objectives and/or Outcomes:
- Describe the supervisor's position.
- Discuss women in supervisory positions.
- Define technical and supervisory competence.
- Discuss organizational make-up.
- Define the supervisor's administrative function.
- Diagram the basic organizational structures.
- Interpret unity in command.
- Defend the division of work.
- Appraise the span on control within the Administration.
- Identify resistance to leadership training.
- Develop leadership abilities.
- Assess leadership style.
- Define human relations and leadership.
- Apply decision making powers.
- Assess working environment.
- Manage failures.
- Discuss how to influence employee behavior.
- Analyze drives, satisfaction, and needs.
- Identify inferiority complexes.
- Describe the frustrated employee.
- Identify cultural, environmental, and psychological factors influencing
communication.
- Overcome communication barriers.
- Write proper memos and reports.
Course Linkage:
Analysis: Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Community Commitment:
Appreciate the value and importance of diversity and public service.
Personal Development:
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use effective and efficient learning skills.
Communication:
College level reading & writing skills.
College level oral communication skills.
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Grading Policy and Procedures:
Letter Grading and Definitions.
The instructor will apply the standard letter grading symbol system, as defined below herein, in determining final grades for Fall 2009 Semester.
A = Superior Work – Excellent and/or Superior performance showing
comprehensive, in-depth understanding of subject matter.
B = Above Average Work – Very Good and/or Above Average
performance with knowledge of principles and facts generally
complete and with no serious deficiencies.
C= Average Work – Satisfactory and/or Average performance showing
basic understanding with knowledge of principles and facts at least
adequate to communicate in the subject matter, but with definite
deficiencies.
D= Below Average Work – Passing and/or Below Average performance
showing a level of achievement as “passing” and thus meet the
requirements of the course.
F= Failure Work – Unsatisfactory and/or failure work “not passing”
performance showing knowledge of principles and facts is
fragmentary; and/or student has failed to complete substantive course
requirements.
The plus (+) and minus (-) will be applied by the Instructor as the standard letter grading symbol system.
Cumulative Point Grading Scale:
Final grades for the semester shall employ and apply the plus (+) and minus (-) grading system which shall be based upon the following scale of cumulative points, to wit:
640 to 700 points = A
580 to 639 points = A-
554 to 579 points = B+
527 to 553 points = B
500 to 526 points = B-
473 to 499 points = C+
447 to 472 points = C
420 to 446 points = C-
400 to 419 points = D+
380 to 399 points = D
0 to 379 points = F
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Student Evaluation and Grade Point Opportunities:
Final grades for the semester are based upon announced quizzes, examinations (including final exams), and research paper that will cover three to four hours experience, a mini-internship and on-the-job students’ observation of police supervision by police managers (supervisors) during shift briefing and before patrol starts. Final grades for the semester, in reference with the above stated grading scale, are earned and based upon cumulative points, which are calculated in the following manner.
Announced Quizzes 100 points (Total of 2 Quizzes)
Examination # 1 150 points (Open Book Exams)
Examination # 2 150 points (Closed Book Exams)
Final Examination 150 points (Closed Book Exams)
Research/Term Paper about Police
Supervision Students’ Experience
and On-the-Job Observation 200 points
Total Possible Points 700 points
Quizzes, Examinations, and Term Paper(s):
1.)Announced Quizzes. There are two (2) announced quizzes for the whole
Fall 2009 Semester. Quizzes are broken into two 10 items (5 points each for total of 50 points) and may entail a combination of testing techniques, including but not limited to matching questions, true or false questions, multiple choice questions, and short answer questions.
2.)Examinations. A total of three (3) examinations (including final
examination) shall be held throughout the semester. Examinations may entail a combination of testing techniques, including but not limited to matching questions, true or false questions, multiple choice questions, and short answer questions.
3.)Term Paper(s). Students are required to submit on Week 12, a 5 to 7 page research paper that will cover students actual experience and on-the-job observation of police supervision by police managers during the
Shift briefing and before patrol starts and 2 hours of direct observation on police supervision in any selected and approved police department or agency. During the 4th week of the class, students and practitioners should notify and inform the instructor about their plans and schedules.
Course Requirements: Methods of Instruction, Student Preparation, Class
Participation, Attendance, Readings, and Academic Standards:
1.)Methods of Instruction – This course shall be conducted in a quasi-
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lecture-seminar format. Each student shall be required to read all
assigned materials in advance of class sessions, be prepared for each session, and participate in class discussion. Audio-visual presentationsuch as Power Point and small group exercise may be included in the course format.
2.)Student Preparation – As a suggestion and through my scholastic
experience, a student, in order to achieve a level of performance in this course which shall be considered as adequate work or better, the student should dedicate three (3) hours of work outside the classroom for each hour spent inside the classroom.
3.)Class Participation – Class participation is required. All students are
expected to contribute to class discussion. Class participation will be assessed according to the quality and thoughtfulness of students’ contributions.
4.)Attendance – Attendance is required. Students who cannot attend the
class will nonetheless be responsible for the material covered. In addition, students are expected to be punctual for all class meetings. Absences, lateness, and leaving early (with no apparent and relevant reasons) will be factored into the final grade.
5.)Readings – Readings will be assigned for each class session. Students
are expected to have read the assigned materials before class, be familiar with them, and prepared for class discussion, short/announced quizzes, and examinations.
6.)Academic Standards – Students are expected to conform to the highest ethical standards regarding academic integrity. Plagiarism and cheating are no, no. It will not be tolerated and will be dealt accordingly, thus, when caught it is considered a failing “F” grades. Emailing of homework is forbidden, all cell phones, pagers, and beepers, and even public safety and law enforcement radio communications are forbidden while class is on session. Maintain civility and classroom behavior while inside the classroom.
Course Outline and Class Schedule;
The following course outline sets forth the course work for the Fall 2009 Semester. The course outline and schedule is subject to change and amendment at the sole discretion of the Instructor. And all amendments and changes shall be announced in class.
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Course Outline:
1.The Supervisor's Role.
2.The Supervisor's Function in Organization, Administration, and Management.
3.Leadership, Supervision, and Command Presence.
4.The Training Function: Problems and Approaches.
5.The Instructional Process.
6.Interpersonal Communications.
7.Principles of Interviewing.
8.Some Psychological Aspects of Supervision.
9.Special Problems in Counseling and Remediation.
10. Employee Dissatisfaction and Grievances.
11. Discipline: Principles, Policies, and Practices.
12. Personnel Complaint Investigation Procedures and Techniques.
13. Personnel Evaluation Systems.
14. Performance Rating Standards and Methods.
15. Distribution and Deployment of Field Forces.
16. Tactical Deployment of Field Forces.
17. Conference Leading.
Class Schedule:
Week # 1 – September 3, 2009, Thursday(7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.)
Start of the Fall 2009 Semester – Monday, August 31, 2009
First Day of the Class – Thursday, September 3, 2009
Introduction – Overview of Evaluation, Syllabus – Handout and
Review, and Introduce Yourself Portion (Students and Instructor).
Reading Assignment: Read Iannone et al’s Chapter 1 (The
Supervisor’s Role).
Week # 2 – September 10, 2009, Thursday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.)
Discussion Topic: The Supervisor’s Role
Iannone, et al.: Chapter 1.
Reading Assignment: Read Iannone et al’s Chapter 2 and 3
(The Supervisor's Function in Organization, Administration, and
Management and Leadership, Supervision, and Command
Presence).
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Week # 3 –September 17, 2009, Thursday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: The Supervisor's Function in Organization,
Administration, and Management and Leadership, Supervision, and
Command Presence.
Iannone et al: Chapters 2 and 3.
Reading Assignment: Read Iannone’s Chapter 4 (The Training
Function: Problems and Approaches).
PREPARE FOR QUIZ # 1 (Closed Book)
Week # 4 – September 24, 2009, Thursday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: The Training Function: Problems and Approaches.
Iannone: Chapter 4.
QUIZ # 1 – Open Book
Reading Assignment: Read Chapter 5 (The Instructional Process).
Week # 5 – October 1, 2009, Thursday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: The Instructional Process.
Iannone: Chapters 5
No Reading Assignment: PREPARE FOR EXAMINATION # 1
(Closed Books/Coverage: Chapters 4 & 5)
Week # 6 – October 8, 2009, Thursday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Examination # 1 – Open Book.
Iannone: Chapters 4 & 5.
Reading Assignment: Read Iannone’s Chapter 6 and 7 (Inter-
personal Communications and Principles of Interviewing).
Week # 7 – October 15, 2009, Thursday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Interpersonal Communications and Principles
of Interviewing.
Iannone: Chapter 6 & 7 PREAPARE FOR QUIZ # 2 (Announced
Quiz)
Reading Assignment: Read Iannone’s Chapter 8 (Some Pyscholo-
gical Aspects of Supervision).
Week # 8 – October 22, 2009, Thursday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Some Psychological Aspects of Supervision.
Iannone: Chapter 8.
QUIZ # 2 – Open Book (Coverage: Chapter 5 & 6)
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Reading Assignment: Read Iannone’s Chapter 9 (Special Problems
in Counseling and Remediation).
Week # 9 – October 29, 2009, Thursday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Special Problems in Counseling and Remediation.
Iannone: Chapter 9.
Reading Assignment: Read Iannone’s Chapter 10 & 11 (Employee
Dissatisfaction and Grievances and Discipline: Principles, Policies,
and Practices).
Week # 10 – November 5, 2009, Thursday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Employee Dissatisfaction and Grievances and
Discipline: Principles, Policies and Practices
Iannone: Chapter 10 & 11.
Guest Speaker: Ondra L. Berry, Former Assistant Chief of
Police, Reno Police Department, Reno, Nevada & Criminal
Justice and Diversity and Multicultural Law Enforcement
Consultant for Franklin Covey.
No Reading Assignment. Prepare for Examination # 2
Coverage: Chapters 6 to 9
Week # 11 – November 12, 2009, Thursday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Examination # 2 – Closed Book.
Coverage: Chapters 6 to 9.
Reading Assignment: Read Iannone’s Chapters 12 (Personnel
Complaint Investigation Procedures and Techniques).
Week # 12 – November 19, 2009, Thursday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Personnel Complaint Investigation Procedures
and Techniques.
Iannone: Chapters 12. RESEARCH PAPER DUE.
Reading Assignment: Read Iannone’s Chapter 13 & 14 (Personnel
Evaluation Systems and Performance Rating Standards and
Methods).
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 26, 2009 – No Classes.
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Week # 13 – December 3, 2008, Thursday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Personnel Evaluation Systems and Performance
Rating Standards and Methods.
Iannone: Chapter 13 & 14
Reading Assignment: Read Adams’s Chapter 15,16, & 17
(Distribution and Deployment of Field Forces and Tactical
Deployment of Field Forces and Conference Leading).
Week # 14 – December 10, 2009, Thursday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Distribution and Deployment of Field Forces and
Tactical Deployment of Field Forces and Conference Leading.
Iannone: Chapters 15, 16 & 17.
No Reading Assignment. PREPARE FOR FINAL EXAMINATION.
Week # 15 – December 17, 2009, Thursday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Final Examination – Closed Book.
Coverage: Chapters 13 to 17
Last Day of the Class – December 17, 2009, Thursday.
End of Fall 2009 Semester – December 19, 2009, Saturday.
Required Texts & Materials:
TEXT: Iannone, Nathan, F., Iannone, Marvin, D.. & Bernstein, Jeff. (2009).
Supervision of Police Personnel. 7th Edition.
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Additional Reading Materials:
Every meeting, students and practitioners should have read and be prepared for a small class discussion about any topics related to POLICE SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL and POLICING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ELEMENTS OF SUPERVISION. Daily newspapers (such as Reno Gazette Journal, Las Vegas Review Journal, Nevada Appeal, USA Today, etc.), television news and
coverage (CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC, local Channels 2 [KTVN] 4 [KRNV], 8 [KOLO, etc.), and any police and law enforcement magazines and websites (such as policemagazines.com, IACP.com, Public Administration magazines, and any Police Personnel Supervision books, FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, etc.) are good and reliable references.
GOOD LUCK…