Public Safety: Introduction to Law and Justice

Public Safety: Introduction to Law and Justice

Course Code:

PebblebrookHigh School

Teacher / Anitra S. Jackson
Telephone / (770) 819- 2521 ext 270
Email / or
Website /
Course Location / T & I Bldg Room # 802 (Upstairs)
Semester / Fall 2009-2010
Tutorial Days / Availability / Tuesday and Thursdays in Rm# 802
(7:30 am until 7:55 am and 3:45pm until 4:30 pm)
Textbook / Street Law and Criminal Justice in America

Department Mantra: “CTAE, the Department that prepares you for Labor”

Course Description:

Level I- Intro to Law and Justice- Students wishing to pursue a career in Law and Justice will examine the basic concepts of law related to citizens’ rights and officers’ responsibilities to maintain a safe society. This course begins with a study of various careers in public safety. This course will explore the history and development of law enforcement in the United States. Students will examine the components of the criminal justice system, including the roles and responsibilities of the police, courts, and corrections. Additionally students will learn the classification and elements of crimes. Students will receive instruction in critical skill areas including communication with diverse groups, conflict resolution, the use of force continuum, report writing, operation of police and emergency equipment, and courtroom testimony. Career planning and employability skills will be emphasized.

Course Prerequisite:There is no prerequisite for Intro to Law and Justice as this is the first of four levels. Below are the intended pathways required for successful completion of Law and Justice.

Level I: Intro to Law and Justice

Level II: Law and Justice: Law, Community Response and Policing

Level III: Law and Justice: Criminal Investigation and Forensics

Level IV: Law and Justice: Law and Justice Internship

Articulation: Currently there is no industry certification for this course and pathway. What are available however are Dual Enrollment opportunities via ChattahoocheeTechnicalCollege in the Metro Atlanta Georgia area. Here you are allowed to earn college credits along with high school credits at the same time. A Chattahoochee Technical instructor actually teaches a component of this course, you are awarded a small stipend for supplies and you receive a double thrust education (technical and high school). The credits earned are only recognized at ChattahoocheeTechnicalCollege and are non-transferrable to other institutions and classes are taught on our campus during normal school operating hours.

Careers:There are zillions of career opportunities in Criminal Justice ranging from entry level positions to top secret high security ones. Below is a small range of occupational possibilities, their requirements and salaries.

Careers

*Median annual earnings of correctional officers and jailers were $35,760 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $28,320 and $46,500. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,600, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $58,580. Median annual earnings in the public sector were $47,750 in the Federal Government, $36,140 in State government, and $34,820 in local government. In the facilities support services industry, where the relatively small number of officers employed by privately operated prisons is classified, median annual earnings were $25,050

*Police and sheriff’s patrol officers had median annual earnings of $47,460 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $35,600 and $59,880. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $27,310, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $72,450. Median annual earnings were $43,510 in Federal Government, $52,540 in State government, and $47,190 in local government

*Median annual earnings of salaried private detectives and investigators were $33,750 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $24,180 and $47,740. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $19,720, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $64,380. Earnings of private detectives and investigators vary greatly by employer, specialty, and geographic area.

Internet Acceptable Use:Use of the Internet must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of the Cobb County School System. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges. Any student user not complying with the Cobb County School System Internet Acceptable Use Agreement shall loose Internet privileges for a period of designated time

Clubs and Organizations: All students in Law and Justice, Cosmetology, and Graphic Arts and Design are encouraged to join SkillsUSA. Dues are and are due one or before. Along with SkillsUSA, we also have a Criminal Justice Club (also known as“Club CrJ”) that is specific to Law and Justice Students only. Our dues are separate from SkillsUSA and so is our mission. More information on both organizations is available upon request and inside of Rm 802. See Mrs. Jackson for more details.

Course Schedule

Week 1 / Introduction to Law and Justice / Week 10 / Police Reports
Week 2 / Foundations of Public Safety Introduction Criminal Justice Terms / Week 11 / Use of Force
Week 3 / Careers in Criminal Justice / Week 12 / Approach Arresting Procedures
Week 4 / Positive Character traits in Law and Justice professions / Week 13 / Patrol Operations
Week 5 / Overview of Criminal Justice System / Week 14 / Traffic Codes and Investigations
Week 6 / Dangers associated with Various Law and Justice Professions / Week 15 / Community Policing, Conflict Resolution and Cultural Diversity
Week 7 / Basic Criminal and Constitutional Law / Week 16 / Sentencing and Correctional Issues
Week 8 / Civil Laws / Week 17 / American Corrections
Week 9 / Criminal Laws / Week 18 / Ethics in Law and Justice

Georgia Performance Standards: Performance standards provide clear expectations for assessment, instruction, and student work. They define the level of work that demonstrates achievement of the standards. The performance standards isolate and identify the skills needed to use the knowledge and skills to problem-solve, reason, communicate, and make connection with other information.

Standards covered in this course: PS-ILJ-1 through PS-ILJ-18 and CTAE-FS-1 through CTAE-FS-11

Grading Scale:

A= 90 - 100
B= 89 – 80
C= 79 – 74
D= 73 – 70
F= BELOW 70

Percentage Value for Course Assignments

Labs / 20%
Class work and Participation (includes current events and Reading Comprehension) / 20%
Employability Skills / 5%
Quizzes / 10%
Outside Readings (Current Events / 10%
Mid-Term Test / 15%
Final (written assessment and physical execution / 20%
Total / 100%

Required Materials: 1” Notebook and 5 –tab Dividers, Flash Drive, Pen, Pencil, Loose Leaf Notebook Paper, and 4x6 index cards, $6 towards the purchase of a Uniform shirt (if for some reason you are unable to provide $6 towards a shirt, you may provide a new gray T-shirt of the appropriate size. The shirt must be approved my Mrs. Jackson.)

Parental Involvement: Parent(s), you are a vital part of your child’s success; we can’t do it without you. This semester we would like for you to volunteer only (4) hours of your time. You can volunteer with SkillsUSA and/or Club CrJ, during special events/ceremonies, as a guest speaker or as an active member of your advisory board. Feel free to contact me, so we can decide which volunteer opportunity suits you best.

Classroom Expectations:Please respect yourself, your classmates, your teachers, and school property.

Enter class quietly and in an orderly fashion and ready to learn.
You are to stay in your seat until you are dismissed by the teacher, substitute,

instructor and not the bell. Failure to do so may result in after school detention, SaturdaySchool, and ultimately a referral to the disciplinarian provide the behavior is repetitive.

Horse-playing is prohibited during labs as the materials used are real tools of the trade. Horse-playing will result in no credit for the lab and a potential safety violation. Students must also dress out to get credit for all labs.
Turn in all homework during the first 10 minutes of class by placing it in the designated class basket.
Bring all supplies, assignments, books, and necessary supplies to class daily.
Refrain from bringing cell phones, MP3/iPODS and other listening devices to class. All visible, disruptive, and distractive devices will be confiscated until the end of the day and released to the parent / guardian
Profanity is Strictly Prohibited and not tolerated. (Absolutely no use of vulgar, profane, or inappropriate language in the classroom.)
When in the computer lab, work only on assignments related to this class. Socia l networking sites, private email account, chatting, games, downloading, uploading, doing research for another class, listening to music, and personal browsing are not allowed. Visiting websites

that are not appropriate for school or not educationally related is PROHIBITED. Violators will face consequences as outlined in the student handbook.
Keep the room/lab clean and respect the equipment and furnishings.
Observe ALL the rules and regulations in the Student Handbook

Detention: Detention will be held from 3:35 – 4:05 in Room 802 on the assigned date(s). You should arrive promptly and be prepared to work as tasks and duties will be given. Refrain from bringing along friends and tag-a-longs. Failure to report to detention will result in a referral to an administrator. If you have a conflict with the assigned dates, please see the instructor prior to your assigned dates

Late Assignments: Each Student is expected to complete all assignments in the allotted time. LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL.

Make-up Policy:IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN AND COMPLETE MAKE-UP WORK. If you have an excused absence you will be allowed the same number of days as your absence in order to make up work missed. Make-up work must be done after or before school and NOT during valuable class time.

Re-do Policy: You should always put your best work forward each and every time.Under normal circumstances, Mrs. Jackson does not have a re-do policy. In the event that work is re-done, the teacher reserves the right to accept or decline it.

A Look Ahead:Assignment & Project Due Dates:

Assignment #1 / Career Portfolio / Project #1 / Dress for Success Interview
Assignment #2 / Unit Vocabulary / Project #2 / 16 Boxes Poster of Unit Vocab.
Assignment #3 / Identify Communicable Disease / Project #3 / Create a Communicable Disease Pamphlet
Assignment #4 / Research Notable African Americans in Law and Justice / Project #4 / Black History Project- 7 ways to disseminate project/message
Assignment #5 / Evaluate Elements of Crime / Project #5 / Design a Informative PSA –Crime Prevention Awareness
Assignment #6 / Police Requirements and Obligations / Project #6 / Construct an Employment Pamphlet for Careers in Criminal Justice
Assignment #7 / Identify Prison Design / Layout / Project #7 / Prison Gang Research Project
Assignment #8 / Define Ethics / Project #8 / Identify Unethical Practices in Law and Justice

Acknowledgment of Receipt: By signing below, the student and parent/guardian acknowledge that they have read and understood the contents in the 2009-2010 Introduction to Law and Justice course syllabus.

*PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN TO Mrs. Jackson by August 15th, 2009.*

Student Name (Print)______Date______

Student Signature______Date______

Student Email______

Parent Name (Print)______Date______

Parent Signature______Date______

Parent Email______

Parent Contact #______

Mrs. Anitra S. Jackson

Instructor: Law and Justice Instructor

991 Old Alabama Rd

Mableton, GA30126

Contact # (770) 819-2521

Course: Intro to Law and Justice

Dear Parent / Guardian:

Greetings and welcome to a stimulating year of Law and Justice. You may remember this course as Public Safety and are wondering why the name change. There’s no need to panic. We’ve made some minor adjustments to the program and it is bigger and better than ever. I am looking forward to taking this course to the next level by exposing your son or daughter to all of the intricacies of criminal justice and the related dynamics that help this machine (known to some as the system) run smoothly.

Take a few moments to read over the class syllabus for this course. Please pay particular attention to the student expectations and requirements. Your son or daughter will need to bring a pen (preferably blue ink), pencil, loose leaf notebook paper, a BLACK three-ring binder with tabs to class each day and a one time fee of $6 to go towards his/her uniform shirt. Students are required to wear a Law and Justice uniform one day per week. Attached is an explanation of the Law and Justice Uniform Policy and uniform requirements. Points will be deducted for students that come to class unprepared, so please make sure that your son/daughter understands the class policies.

In my classes students will be learning the foundations of our legal and justice system through the use of terminology and techniques. I will try to keep you abreast of field trips, off-site labs and guest speakers throughout the school year. The students will receive an agenda book that should be utilized everyday.

Should you have any questions about the coursework, please feel free to contact me via my website, phone or email. If you have any questions at this time, please sign and return the slip below stating that you and your child have read the course syllabus and understand it. Should you have any concerns throughout the year, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am looking forward to the school year and believe it will be a rewarding one.

Sincerely,

Ms. Anitra S. Jackson

Instructor: Law and Justice

Documents To Be Signed and/or Returned:

*Release of Liability Form

*Accountability Form

*Parent/Guardian E-mail Form

*Course Syllabus

*Law and Justice Uniform Policy

(To be maintained in Student Black 3-Ring Binder)

Principal: Zinta Perkins

Mrs. Anitra S. Jackson

Instructor: Law and Justice Instructor

991 Old Alabama Rd

Mableton, GA30126

Contact # (770) 819-2521

Course: Intro to Law and Justice

Intro to Law and Justice

ACCOUNTABILITY FORM FOR EQUIPMENT USE

It is my understanding that, as a member of this class, if there is anything wrong with the equipment to which I have been assigned, I am to notify my teacher immediately.

I shall be responsible for the repair costs for any damages that result from my sole negligence in the use of the assigned equipment of failure to notify my teacher immediately.

I, ______, have read and understand the course syllabus, classroom expectations and procedures for the Introduction Law and Justice.

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(Student Printed Name) (Date)

______

(Student Signature) (Date)

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(Parent Printed Name) (Date)

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(Parent Signature) (Date)

Principal: Zinta Perkins

Accountability for Assignments in Introduction to Law and Justice

Mrs. A. S. Jackson

Career Technology: Law and Justice

Name:______

Block:______

Assignment/Project:______

Check the phrase(s) that applies to your situation:

______Chose not to do assignment

______Did not use time management skills for assignment

______Neglected to inform teacher of any hindrances in completing project

I am aware that I will receive an 0 grade for this assignment.

What is your plan of action for successful completion of future assignments?

Signed:______Dated:______

Accountability for Assignments in Introduction to Law and Justice

Mrs. A. S. Jackson

Career Technology: Law and Justice

Name:______

Block:______

Assignment/Project:______

Check the phrase(s) that applies to your situation:

______Chose not to do assignment

______Did not use time management skills for assignment

______Neglected to inform teacher of any hindrances in completing project

I am aware that I will receive an 0 grade for this assignment.

What is your plan of action for successful completion of future assignments?

Signed:______Dated:______

PebblebrookHigh School

PARENT PERMISSION AND WAIVER FOR MISSED INSTRUCTIONAL TIME

______has my permission to participate in a field trip away

(STUDENT NAME)

From the PebblebrookHigh School campus on ______to:

(DATE)

(DESTINATION)

The cost of the trip will be $______and students will need to bring extra money

(COST)

for food. PERMISSION SLIP DUE BY______to be allowed to go on the trip.

(DUE DATE)

We will be traveling by______, leaving at ______and

(METHOD OF TRANSPORTATION)(TIME)

return at ______to PHS. Parents, please be available to pick up your child from school

(TIME)

at the return time.

CLASSES MISSED DUE TO TRIP:

Block Subject Teacher Signature

1______

2______

3______

4______

REGULATIONS: Students are expected to meet any dress code requirements specified by the Teacher Sponsor. Students that violate dress code will not be able to attend. Although this is an off-campus event, students are to adhere to all expectations set-forth in the student code of conduct book. For all institutional / prison field trips, all participating students must be at least 14 years of age and be in possession of a colored photo ID. Students and parents are also required to sign the State of Georgia Department of Corrections Release of Liabilityand Age Limitations form. Failure to do so will result in removal from field trip roster and participation.

This trip is being taken as part of the Pebblebrook High School Instructional program and is intended to enhance the learning experience for all students participating.

All school work missed by a student while on a field trip may be made up with no loss of credit. The responsibility rests with the students to inform each teacher and make up materials or assignments missed. This trip does not exempt students from assignments.

AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL SIGNATURES:

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Parent/Guardian Name (Please Print) Parent/Guardian Signature

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Student Signature Teacher/Sponsor Signature

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

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Parent/Guardian Business Phone Parent/Guardian Cell Phone or Other

RETURN THIS FORM ALONG WITH ALL MONEY BY THE DUE DATE.

Introduction to Law and Justice

Release of Liability Form

Mrs. Anitra S. Jackson

Instructor

To:The Parents / Guardians of students of Foundations of Public Safety

From: Mrs. A. S. Jackson, Law and Justice Instructor

RE: Physical Recreation / Defensive Tactics / Physical Labs / Release of Liability

Your child is currently enrolled in Introduction to Law and Justice and as part of the Class Standards and objectives some labs are necessary so that students can experience simulated scenarios of Law Enforcement. Lab exercises will include takedown moves, hand-cuffing, defensive tactics using actual batons (asp and wooden), training weapons as used by correctional and police officers and many more hands on activities. Students are expected to only apply 30% force towards their partners as the lab is not a real life situation- - just a simulation.