Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	05/04/2021
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
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S)
Diversity Requirement (GCD)	Yes

Course Description

This course addresses multiple social issues challenging law enforcement today. It explores the vital aspects of Community Oriented Policing (COP) and Problem-Solving, Proactive/Reactive Policing (ROP/POP), cultural diversity, prejudice/discrimination/hate/stereo-typing/victim selection/victimization, and other social forces that shape human values and attitudes. The course examines current demographic trends, dynamics, and interactions of California’s minority groups and multi-faceted sub-cultures as they relate to the criminal justice system in a free society. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID: AJ 160. C-ID: AJ 160.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Course Outcomes
2. Explore tactical communication/verbal persuasion concepts as they relate to: effective listening skills, techniques and strategies helpful in de-escalating crisis situations, diffusing conflict, and obtaining voluntary compliance in situations involving violent/combative/uncooperative persons.
3. List the difference between society’s cultural stereotyping and law enforcement profiling.
4. Evaluate the benefits of cultural diversity within a law enforcement organization and how it benefits the community it serves.
5. Explain how to recognize persons with a mental disorder, physical disability or developmental issue and how to respond appropriately and effectively.

Course Objectives

• 1. Demonstrate skills for dealing with persons suffering from a mental disorder / illness; including physical assistance and resource referral.
• 2. Demonstrate skills learned to recognize persons with physical disabilities.
• 3. Identify the core principles of fair and impartial policing.
• 4. Define the difference between racism, bias and hate.

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Lecture Content

General concepts Community Oriented Policing (COP) Community Relations Community Based Policing Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Law Enforcement and the Community Role of law enforcement in the community Special relationship between police and the community Partnership with the community Role of the community in regards to police accountability General concept of Communications Skills Effective communication Sensitivity awareness Active listening skills Diffusing conflict a.Tactical verbal communication b.Verbal persuasion c.Verbal persuasive rhetoric Crisis Intervention Types of crisis intervention Levels of crisis intervention De-escalation Skills Types and levels of de-escalation skills Use of de-escalating skills in crisis situations Obtaining voluntary compliance in situations dealing with a.violent persons b.combative persons c.uncooperative persons Impact of stress Psycho-dynamics of stress Management of stress Management of fear Management of victimization Basic Concepts of Multi-culturalism Terminology associated with diversity Ethnicity Human relations Attitudes and Values Origin, nature and evolution of prejudice Human Rights in the United States of America History Threats to human rights California and its Culture Variegated culture structure Change of cultural composition Benefits of a diversely populated society Perceptions as they are affected by culture Cultural stereotyping Race and ethnic relations Fair and Impartial Policing Future demographic trends in California K.California Culture and Law Enforcement Impact on delivery of law enforcement services Past and present relationships between diverse population groups and public agencies Making diversity work Crime Prevention Concepts and Techniques in a variety of law enforcement situations Problem-solving strategies and their application Problem-solving techniques and their application Residential security surveys Commercial security surveys Law Enforcement Information Systems Types of information available Local information systems State information systems National information systems Laws relating to access of information Laws relating to dissemination of information Releasing information to the press Persons with disabilities State and Federal Laws relating to persons with disabilities Behaviors associated with persons with disabilities Evaluating and recognizing a person's behavior and responding appropriately and effectively a.Mental disorder b.Developmental disability c.Psychosis and postpartum psychosis d.Other types of physical disabilities Strategies and communication techniques for dealing with person with disabilities Safety considerations related to contacts with persons with disabilities a.Detentions b.Arrest

Method(s) of Instruction

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

Reading Assignments

Textbook Selected instructor handouts Article Reviews

Writing Assignments

Various essays and assigned reading assignments as directed, including journal articles, current events, and research papers.

Out-of-class Assignments

Viewing of crime docudramas and writing a synopsis.  Various law enforcement video viewing through the learning portal.  Optional site visitations, such as a field trip to Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Students will demonstrate effective listening skills/techniques/strategies relating to crisis situations and will participate in small-group learning activities which will include but not be limited to discussions, scenarios, role-play, and/or problem solving.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

In addition to a research paper, students will analyze and present article reviews dealing with special issues in law enforcement and their effects on the community. Students will also participate in discussions, small group learning activities, and role playing and writing brief reports on those activities.

Eligible Disciplines

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

Textbooks Resources

1. Required Hunter, Ronald D. & Barker, Thomas. Police-Community Relations and the Administration of Justice, 9th ed. Prentice Hall, 2018 , ISBN: 9780132392570. 2. Required Robert M. Shusta. Multicultural Law Enforcement: Strategies for Peacekeeping in a Diverse Society, 7th ed. Prentice Hall, 2019 , ISBN: 9780131571310.

Other Resources

1. Course Syllabus 2. Selected instructor handouts