1. To introduce students to the components of understanding the role of the police and its historical foundations.

2. To gain an understanding of contemporary police systems and how they relate to different police agencies on the federal, state, county, and local levels.

5. To introduce students to role of police and how that role relates to the attitude of the community they serve.

6. To introduce students to modern day problems and challenges that face the police. What are the future directions?

1. PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDANCE: The instructor will review and expound upon the major concepts in each chapter to reinforce students’ homework reading assignments. Class participation will be through open group discussions, homework assignments, and other presentations. Some test questions will come from class discussions, lecture, and guest speakers.

2. READING: Students are expected to be prepared for class by reading appropriate textbook chapters prior to class as outlined in the tentative schedule.

3. TEST: There will be three (3) major examinations and a final exam. Each examination will be a combination of objective (multiple choice, fill in blanks, true/false, matching), and subjective (short answer). Each examination will count 100 points each for a total of 400 points of the final grade.

4. RESEARCH PROJECTS: There will be two (2) short research projects. Each student will be required to conduct research on topics selected by the instructor. Each short research project will court 50 points each for a total of 100 points of the final grade. Due dates for the short research projects are identified in the tentative schedule. If short research projects are turned in late, there will be a 5-point deduction for each class day the project is late. The format for the research projects will be provided at a later date. All research projects must be typed, double-spaced, one-inch margins, with 12 pt font.

Paper Grading Guidelines

A= 450 to 500 points

B= 400 to 449 points

C= 350 to 399 points

D= 300 to 349 points

F= 0 to 299 points

6. CLASS POLICIES:

Regular class attendance is required. Students who do not attend regularly cannot expect to complete the course successfully. Absences will be excused only for serious personal situations that are verifiable and explained in writing to the instructor’s satisfaction. These are a family/health emergency, conflict with an official University function, or a required military service function.

STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN CLASS ON TIME. Students who must be late should inform the instructor in advance. Reasons for tardiness to class must be for serious personal situations that are verifiable and explained to the instructor’s satisfaction. If you must leave early, inform the instructor prior to class. An un-excused tardiness or absences will generate a zero participation grade for the class period.

Cheating will not be tolerated. Students who cheat will receive a (0) on the assignment and will be dealt with in keeping with the Student Handbook.

All instances of academic misconduct will result in a grade of zero for the activity involved and will be reported in accordance to University policy.

Students are expected to know and follow all relevant portions of the Student Handbook. Do not bring children or guest to class. In accordance with college policy, eating food is not allowed in class. Soft drinks and coffee are allowed unless otherwise noted by policy or posted room announcements.

The use of belligerent, abusive, profane and/or threatening behavior, or any action which disrupt the teaching/learning process will not be allowed. See the Student Code of Conduct:

http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentaffairs/StudentHandbook/SCC-2007-08.pdf

Any student who fails to cease or desist from such behavior after being given a request by the instructor to stop such behavior may be dismissed from class. Patterns of disruptive behavior may result in expulsion from this course. For further information see the University’s policy on disruptive behavior found at:

http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentaffairs/StudentHandbook/policybehave.htm

Student concerns about decisions made by the Instructor will be discussed in private. Students not satisfied with this discussion may see the chair of the Department of Social Sciences. If this does not satisfy the student they must follow the guidelines regarding grievances set by University policy. For more information conduct the Office of Judicial Affairs. The following website may also be of assistance:

http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentconduct/

Make-up test will be given AT THE INSTRUCTOR’S DISCRETION and only in cases of serious personal situations that can be verified.

The instructor will not accept projects via e-mail.

Students who miss class on the date they are assigned a research preparation paper or project will receive zero points unless prior arrangements with the instructor have been made.

All assignments, which are a part of this course, must be completed for a student to pass this course.

Students must abide by all applicable Clayton State University policies and guidelines, including, but not limited to, those found in the University Student Handbook.

Students should be familiar with the "Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities". These may be found at:

http://a-s.clayton.edu/BasicUndergraduateStudentResponsibilities.htm