Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	10/23/2009
Top Code	210500 - Administration of Justice
Units	3 Total Units
Hours	54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S),  Pass/No Pass (B)

Course Description

This course gives students an overview of the police and their mission. It examines the evolution of policing as well as methods, issues, and challenges to present day policing. The course also looks at technology in the service of law enforcement and explores the future of policing. Emphasis is placed on the student's developing a proper understanding of police accountability and ethical behavior. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Given a hypothetical field scenario, prepare a persuasive essay that correctly analyzes American policing concepts related to operational police practices.
2. Given a law enforcement code of conduct, evaluate police adherence to the code and potential causes for police misconduct in American policing.

Course Objectives

• 1. Examine the organization of law enforcement.
• 2. Distinguish the roles, functions, and styles of policing.
• 3. Describe the impact that history has had on the current law enforcement system.
• 4. Explain the legal concepts of stop and frisk, probable cause, and the exclusionary rule.
• 5. Explain challenges faced by law enforcement.
• 6. Analyze laws as related to policing.
• 7. Appraise the use of technology in policing.
• 8. Analyze issues related to policing in foreign countries.

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Lecture Content

DEVELOPMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND POLICE Historical Development Federal and State Agencies Organization and Administration of Police Departments Law Enforcement Career Preparation POLICING AS AN OCCUPATION Patrol Methods         Police Discretion and Authority     Community-oriented Policing and Problem-solving     Crime Prevention     Criminal Investigation CONSTRAINTS: RULE OF LAW, ACCOUNTABILITY AND LIABILITY The Rule of Law: U.S. Constitution Police Accountability Ethics Use of Force Corruption Discipline Civil Liability              SPECIAL PROBLEMS, POPULATIONS AND CHALLENGES Terrorism          Street Gangs     Drugs Illegal Immigration Organized Crime Hate Crime Juvenile Control Policing Trends and Issues     THE FUTURE OF POLICING Police and Technology         Major Challenges in the Nature and Types of Crime     Principles of Futures Research

Method(s) of Instruction

• Lecture (02)
• DE Online Lecture (02X)

Instructional Techniques

Instructor will utilize lecture, case studies, simulations, flash cards, DVD/videotaped scenarios, computer generated presentations, web-based information distribution, and facilitate classroom discussions.

Reading Assignments

Students will complete assigned reading from the course textbook and selected legal briefs and case studies.

Writing Assignments

Students will respond to essay questions requiring the student to examine the challenges faced by law enforcement and prepare reports based upon law case briefs related to important U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

Out-of-class Assignments

Students will study for quizzes and the final examination, complete required readings, and prepare written reports.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Students will demonstrate critical thinking through the analysis of case studies, legal briefs, sample legal problems, ethical issues, security trends, and statistical data related to crime.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Students will prepare reports based upon law case briefs related to important U.S. Supreme Court decisions, respond to essay questions requiring the student to examine the challenges faced by law enforcement, and evaluate sample field policing problems and ethical case studies to demonstrate proper discretionary decision-making skills.

Eligible Disciplines

Administration of justice (police science, corrections, law enforcement): Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Textbooks Resources

1. Required Peak, K.; Souza, W. Policing America: Challenges and Best Practices, 10th ed. Pearson Publishing, 2022

Other Resources

1. Coastline Library