CRMJ 2210 - Introduction to Police Operations and Report Writing

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Criminal Justice

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the history of policing, police operations and community policing. This course will also acquaint the student with current technology, reporting systems, report writing and various divisions within police organizational structure. This is a TAG course (OSS034). UG OSS032

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

Communication – Written	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written	Written Project Report- Written Communication VALUE Rubric - Week 15
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Analyze the history of American policing.	TAG Exams/quizzes, video review, Week One
2. Explain the police role and styles of policing.	TAG Discussion worksheets, exam, group projects, –second and third and week of semester
3. Explain the organization of policing.	Discussion question worksheets, exams, quizzes, group projects, in-class discussions/exercises, mock police dept. project, video reviews –beginning of semester
4. Recognize and describe the recruitment, selection and training of law enforcement officers.	TAG Discussion worksheets, quizzes, group projects, in-class exercises, mock police dept. project,– sixth week of semester
5. Explain and understand police behavior, attitudes,and stress.	Discussion question worksheets, exams, quizzes, group projects, in-class discussions/exercises, mock police dept. project – by end of semester
6. Describe the components of police integrity, discretion and ethics.	TAG Discussion worksheets, quizzes, in-class discussions/exercises, mock police dept. project – fifth week of semester
7. Explain the difference between the police and the law.	Discussion question worksheets, exams, quizzes, group projects, in-class discussions/exercises, mock police dept. project, video reviews – beginning of semester
8. Describe and define the concept of patrol operations and the various duties and units of operation.	TAG Discussion worksheets, exam, in-class discussions/exercises, mock police dept. project, video reviews – tenth week of semester
9. Describe the expanded police response.	Discussion question worksheets, exams, quizzes, group projects, in-class discussions/exercises, mock police dept. project – by end of semester
10. Define and describe Police-Community and the implementation of Community Policing.	TAG Discussion worksheets, exams, group projects, in-class discussions/exercises, mock police dept. project, video reviews – fourth week of semester
11. Describe the role of research and planning in policing.	Discussion question worksheets, exams, quizzes, group projects, in-class discussions/exercises, mock police dept. project – latter portion semester
12. Learn and develop observation skills used for report writing.	Worksheet – end of semester
13. Discuss the various types of report forms and their applications and use.	Worksheet - end of semester
14. Prepare reports in draft form.	Practice Reports - end of semester
15. Prepare final reports and combine with computer skills.	Practice Reports - end of semester
16. Be able to assess a situation and prepare an updated report.	Practice Reports - end of semester
17. Work on reports as individuals and as a team.	Practice Reports - end of semester

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
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