Program/Discipline: Public Safety
Annual Program Review Update
Instructions
The Annual Update is conducted district-wide by each program/discipline and consists of
a) analysis of general changes, staffing, resources, facilities, equipment and other needs,
as well as b) reporting of curricular changes and outcomes assessment.
The questions on the subsequent pages are intended to assist you in planning for your
program or area. Input should be sought from all campuses. It should be submitted or
renewed every year by the designated date in anticipation of budget planning for the
next fiscal year.
Institutional data used to document program/discipline statistics and trends will be
provided by Institutional Research.
Please include pertinent documents such as student learning outcomes assessment reports
and data analysis to support any requests for new faculty, facilities, equipment, etc.
Retain this information for your discipline’s use,
Submit an electronic copy of your Annual Update Document and supporting data to the
Program Review Committee. Also submit a copy of these documents to your Division
Chair, Director, or Campus Lead Faculty.
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Annual Program Review Update
*Be sure to include information from all three campuses.
Program/Discipline: Administration of Justice, Academies (Basic
Law Enforcement, Corrections, Dispatch), Advanced Officer
In-Service Courses
Submitted by (names): Mike Wells
Contact Information (phone and email): CR X4332
Date: 09/22/2008
1. Program/Discipline Changes
Has there been any change in the status of your program or area since your last
Annual Update? (Have you shifted departments? Have new degrees or certificates
been created by your program? Have activities in other programs impacted your area
or program? For example, a new nursing program could cause greater demand for
life-science courses.)
Note: curricular changes should be addressed under 12 (Curriculum).
 No (go to next question)
X Yes Describe the changes below:
In response to suggestions from Dr. Marsee, more AJ classes
are being considered for distance learning formats. We have
been approached by State and local fire-fighting personnel to
re-establish a Fire Technology Program at the College and have
been developing course outlines and degree programs with the
assistance of Humboldt County Fire Chiefs and CalFire
personnel. Implementation of the Fire Tech program will
require additional staffing and budget.
2. Program/Discipline Trends
Refer to the data provided (data link is located at
http://inside.redwoods.edu/Assessment/ProgRev/InstructionalProgramReviewData.as
p) and describe the trends in enrollment, retention, success rates, and student
demographics. If applicable, describe how changes in these areas are impacting your
discipline and describe efforts within your area to address these impacts.
FTES
Fall 2008
Fall 2007
Fall 2006
86.83
92.11
74.82
Comparison to
F2006
+12.01 (+16%)
+17.29 (+23%)
Comparison to
F2007
-5.28 (-5.7%)
The trends in enrollment and retention have remained
consistent since our 2007 report. Although reporting is not
complete for the Fall 2008 semester, we are confident that the
numbers will indicate continued growth of the AJ program.
In recognition of the districts stated goals of growing
FTES, the AJ-6 (Introduction to Evidence) was offered as an
on-line class for the first time in Fall of 2007.
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AJ-6
FALL 2004
FALL 2005
FALL 2006
FTES
3.80
2.95
2.39
* Virtual Classroom (on-line course)
FALL
2007*
4.66
FALL
2008*
7.82
Our AJ-4 course (Criminal Law) will be offered on-line for
the first time. The response is encouraging and suggests that
the numbers who want to take AJ courses on line is strong
among working adults who can not take classes at the
traditional times.
We are currently working with associate faculty towards
building more on-line courses to be offered in the near
future. Further, we are in the process of getting curriculum
committee approval for 14 wild land fire training courses
3. Labor Market Review (for occupational programs)
Occupational programs must review their labor market data. Links to various reports
and information, as well as instructions on how to create program-specific reports,
can be found at http://www.redwoods.edu/District/IR/Reports/LaborMarket.asp.
Institutional Research (IR) is available to help with surveys and reviews. All survey
data (whether collected by your program or the institution) should be sent to IR to be
kept on record.
a. Meets a documented labor market demand,
b. Does not represent duplication of other training programs (in the region), and
c. Is of demonstrated effectiveness as measured by the employment and completion
success of its students.
FULL STAFF
Arcata Police Department
Eureka Police Department
Fortuna Police Department
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office
27
50
15
94
Current
Openings
6
3
2
4
Average New
Hires/year
3
5
2.5
4
These numbers represent the four larger law enforcement
agencies in the County. Also note that the smaller local
departments (Ferndale, Rio Dell, Trinidad, etc) generally have
3-5 openings combined as officers transfer around between
departments. We regularly have cadets hired in Del Norte,
Mendocino and Lake Counties. In addition, recruiting is done
by agencies in the entire north state. It is not at all
uncommon to have cadets come to this training center from
Calexico and Imperial County to attend this academy at the
recommendation of their local agencies in spite of there being
38 other academies between Eureka and southern California.
Completion and success rates for the Basic Academy run in the
high 80% to low 90% range. Approximately 70% of the
successful students find employment within the first year
after completion of the program. While the annual roster of
graduates far exceeds the local needs, there is sufficient
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demand in the State of California to provide jobs for those
who do not remain in this area.
The three components of the program are the Basic Academy, the
AJ Degree, and the Advanced Officer training program. It is
not uncommon for a student to earn a degree from CR, attend
the Academy, and then return throughout their career for
advanced professional training.
4. Budget Resources
List your area’s budget for the following categories in the table below. Restricted
funds have a sponsor/grantor/donor (federal, state, local government, etc). The
funds are restricted by the sponsor/grantor/donor. Everything else is
unrestricted.
Category
Supply and printing budget
Equipment replacement and
repair budget
Professional Development
Work-study funding
Additional Budget Items
Unrestricted
Funds
$5809.92
Restricted
Funds
$31.32
$3690.19
$25225.30
NA
NA
$1200.06
NA
NA
$740.70
Is the funding for these areas adequate? Yes X No
If not, describe the impact of unaddressed needs on your discipline or program.
As the AJ department grows in size, so does our need for
supplies for instruction. Paper, printer ink, flip charts and
other supply costs are going up as our discretionary budget
has been adjusted down.
We are seeing an increase in costs for replacement of worn
out electronic equipment i.e. lap top computers, projector
screens, monitors, portable white boards, chairs, and
instructional related equipment that has lasted beyond it's
normal lifetime. For example, our training vehicles must be
sent to Fortuna Motors for repair because the College no
longer has a mechanic to work on them. Because budget issues
are preventing regular maintenance of equipment, many problems
must be dealt with on an “emergency” basis because equipment
is needed for immediate instruction. Consequently, we are
always concerned about being over our budget for supplies and
repair/replacement of equipment necessary for instruction.
At this time we have an urgent need for two lap tops and 2
flat screen monitors that we are not budgeted for. It should
be noted that the above budget figures reflect the amount
spent in fiscal year 2007-2008. Because the amount needed for
repair and replacement is unknown we always guess and
subsequently over spend in each category.
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5.
Learning Resource Center Resources
Is the level of resources provided by the Academic Support Center and Library
(Learning Resource Center) adequate?. X Yes No
If not, explain.
6.
Student Services Resources
Complete the following grid concerning Student Services Areas.
Student
Services
Does the area satisfy the needs of your discipline?
Area
There is a
connection to this
discipline/program
and YES the
student services
area does satisfy
the needs of the
discipline.
Admissions and
Records
Counseling
Financial Aid
Career Services
Disabled Student
Programs and
Services (DSPS)
Extended
Opportunities
Programs and
Services (EOPS)
CalWorks
Residence Halls
Upward Bound
Student Conduct
There is a
connection to this
discipline/program
and NO the student
services area does
not satisfy the needs
of the discipline.
Uncertain about the
student service area
provided or how it
connects to this
discipline/program
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
If a lack of support was indicated in the table above, describe your program/discipline
need.
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7. Faculty Resource Needs
Complete the Faculty Employment Grids below (data link is provided at
http://www.redwoods.edu/District/IR/Reports/EnrollmentFTES.asp).
Faculty Load Distribution in the Program
Discipline
Name
(e.g., Math,
English,
Accounting)
Total
Teaching
Load for
fall 2007
term
AJ
43.35
% of Total
Teaching
Load by
Full-Time
Faculty
48%
% of Total
Teaching
Load Taught
by Part-Time
Faculty
% Change
from fall
2006
% Change
from fall
2005
52%
+24%%
+20%
Explanations and
Additional
Information (e.g.,
retirement,
reassignment, etc.)
Most likely
cause:
enrollment
and total
number of
offerings in
BA and AOT
courses.
Faculty Load Distribution in the Program
Discipline
Name
(e.g., Math,
English,
Accounting)
Total
Teaching
Load for
spring
2008 term
% of Total
Teaching
Load by
Full-Time
Faculty
% of Total
Teaching
Load Taught
by Part-Time
Faculty
% Change
from spring
2007
% Change
from spring
2006
AJ
31.33
67%
33%
+.07%
-62%
Explanations and
Additional
Information (e.g.,
retirement,
reassignment, etc.)
In S06 we
offered a
Corrections
academy and a
fire fighter
1 course that
accounted for
an additional
15 TLU's.
a. Describe the status of any approved, but unfilled full-time positions.
NA
b. If you are requesting a Full-Time Faculty position develop an attachment to
this report that addresses the following criteria (as listed in AR 305.03)
• The ratio of full-time to associate faculty
• Current availability of associate faculty
• Relation to program review recommendations
• Effect on diversity of the faculty
• Effect on academic offerings and ability to serve students and the
community
• Effect on the vitality and future direction of a program and/or the college
• Effect on student learning
c. If your Associate Faculty needs are not being met, describe your efforts to
recruit Associate faculty and/or describe barriers or limitations that prevent
retaining or recruiting Associate Faculty
NA
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8. Staff Resources
Complete the Classified Staff Employment Grid below (please list full- and part-time
staff). This does not include faculty, managers, or administration positions. If a staff
position is shared with other areas/disciplines, estimate the fraction of their workload
dedicated to your area.
Staff Employed in the Program
Assignment
Full-time
Part-time staff
(e.g., Math,
(classified) staff (give number)
English)
(give number)
Gains over
Prior Year
Losses over Prior
Year (give reason:
retirement,
reassignment,
health, etc.)
AJ
0
0
2
.5
Do you need more full-time of part-time classified staff? X Yes
If yes, explain why.
 No
As we continue to develop the Fire Technology Program, we will
need a half-time Fire Technology Training Coordinator to
facilitate further development of the Fire Training Program. We
are currently developing an additional extended Basic Academy
program which will also require a part-time Coordinator.
At this time, our current clerical staff is overwhelmed with the
sheer volume of paperwork required as well as reception and
response to student needs. In addition to District requirements,
this division answers to several State agencies: California
Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and
California Standards and Trainings for Corrections (S.T.C.). Due
to the documentation required by these agencies, P.O.S.T. has
recommended on a number of past Certification Review visits that
additional clerical help be added to the division. Based on
projected workload, to ensure the success of the additional
programs, we estimate the immediate need for one additional
clerical position to ensure all documentation is completed and on
time while still maintaining a high level of “customer” service.
9. Facilities, and Classroom Technology
Are teaching facilities adequate for achieving the educational outcomes of this
discipline/program? Yes
X No
Both of the classrooms used daily for the Basic Academy and
Advanced Officer courses are outdated and sorely in need of
repair. See attached facility forms.
If No was checked, complete and attach Facility Form (facilities.form) for each
instructional space that does not meet the needs of this discipline/program:
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10. Equipment
Is the available equipment (other than classroom specific equipment described in the
facilities section) adequate to achieve the educational outcomes of your
program/discipline?
Yes
X No
If No was checked, complete the following grid for each piece of equipment being
requested for this area/discipline:
Equipment
Approximate
Price
Number of students
using equipment
each semester
Remington
870
Shotguns5
$2500
40
AR15 (semiautomatic
training
rifles) X 5
$6000
40
Crown
Victoria
patrol
sedans X 2
$30-50,000
40
Describe how the equipment allows
achievement of program/discipline
educational outcomes
These six shotguns will
replace part of the
department’s armory that is
worn out.
We have been getting by
with guns loaned by local
LE agencies. They are
becoming less willing to
lend the weapons making it
necessary for us to
purchase our own in order
to offer thorough training.
CHP has no used vehicles
available which
necessitates the purchase
of new vehicles.
Equipment Repair
Is the equipment used for your discipline/program in need of repair, which is outside
your current budget allotment? This does not include classroom specific equipment
repair described in the facilities section. X Yes
 No
If Yes was checked, provide the following information to justify a budget allotment
request:
Equipment
requiring repair
Vehicle fleet
Repair Cost /
Annual
maintenance cost
Number of students
using equipment
each semester
$2000
40
Describe how the equipment
allows achievement of
program/discipline educational
outcomes
See below
The Administration of Justice program currently has seven vehicles used
for training in both the Basic and Advanced Officer programs. All
maintenance had previously been provided by the College mechanics and
costs were absorbed by the maintenance department. With the retirement
and injury of previous mechanics, all repairs and maintenance of the
vehicles have been the responsibility of the AJ program. Regular
maintenance alone for the vehicles through Fortuna Ford will cost
approximately $2000/year. Due to the vehicles being used in Driver
Awareness courses (emergency vehicle operation), even though at
relatively slow speeds on a controlled course, additional repair costs
are estimated at approximately $5000/year.
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11. Learning Outcomes Assessment Update.
List all expected program-level outcomes, whether you have completed the assessment loop (use
of results) or not. For each outcome, identify the means of assessment and the criteria for
success. Summarize the data that have been collected in the ‘Assessment Results’ column. If no
data have been collected and analyzed for a particular outcome, use the ‘Assessment Results’
column to clarify when these data will be collected and analyzed. In the fourth column, indicate
how the assessment results are being used to improve the program.
These are the testing results for the Basic Law Enforcement
Academy broken down by Learning Domains (equivalent to SLO’s).
In the Basic Academy, students are given 23 examinations on
specific material plus comprehensive Mid-Term and Final exams.
If a student fails a test, they are allowed one re-test. If they
fail that test, they are dropped from the class. This is by
state mandate on peace officer training. Following each test,
the Academy Coordinator reviews not only each student’s
performance but looks at each test item to see where students had
problems. Test items with low numbers of students answering
correctly are reviewed to make sure they are accurate questions.
Feedback is given to the class on the problem questions to make
sure they understand. Instructor performance is also monitored
through this method to make sure all required material is being
presented in a clear manner and students are retaining the
information.
05/06 06/07 07/08
LD2
LD3
LD5
LD6
LD7
LD8
LD9
LD10
LD11
LD12
LD15
LD16
LD19
Criminal Justice System
Policing in the Community
Introduction to Criminal Law
Property Crimes
Crimes Against Persons
General Criminal Statutes
Crimes Against Children
Sex Crimes
Juvenile Law & Procedures
Controlled Substances
Laws of Arrest
Search & Seizure
Vehicle Operations
5 (1)
LD20
Use of Force
6 (1)
LD25
LD26
LD28
LD31
Domestic Violence
Unusual Occurrences
Traffic Enforcement
Custody
2 (1)
4
2
2 (1)
2
1
3
1
7 (2)
1
2
2
6
3
17
4
2
4
5
9
3
6
3
15 (1)
3
1
2 (1)
9
3
1
2
1
3
1
3
2
1
1
5
4
1
TOTAL
1
4
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
10
3 (1)
8 (1)
3
2
LD34 First Aid & CPR
1
1
2
LD36 Information Systems
LD37 Persons with Disabilities
1
1
1
3
LD40 Weapons Violations
4
4
LD43 Emergency Management
The numbers in this table show the number of students who failed the
initial test. The numbers in parentheses show the numbers of students
who failed the remediation test as well, failing out of the academy.
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The first test taken in the academy is LD2 – Criminal Justice System.
The two students who failed this basic test were woefully unprepared
for the academic rigors of the course. The two Learning Domains that
have high initial failure rates (LD9 with 17 and LD20 with 15) have had
two different instructors in the last three years. The new instructor
in LD20 seems to have been able to present the material in a way that
the students understand better and more students are being successful.
The new instructor in LD9 has presented the instruction block twice –
the first with 8 failing and the second with only 2 failing. We are
monitoring this block and will make adjustments as needed.
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12. Curriculum Update
Identify curricular revisions and innovations undertaken
a.
in the last year.
b.
planned for the coming year.
We have submitted 9 Wildland fire suppression course proposals to
curriculum for approval for Spring 2008. We are working on five
more Wildland fire suppression courses and making progress
towards development of a Fire Technology Program. We also plan
to work towards bringing a certified Fire 1 Academy to CR.
During the last 6 months, several meetings have been held between
our staff and the key professionals who represent county-wide
Fire service. Ongoing discussions have considered the means of
developing a full scale fire training facility to meet the needs
of the Humboldt County fire services. This has been attempted in
the past without success so caution is being used to assess the
best approach.
Complete the grid below. The course outline status report can be located at:
http://www.redwoods.edu/District/IR/Reports/Curriculum/Curriculum_Course_Outlines.htm
AJ-1
AJ-2
AJ-3
AJ-4
AJ-5
AJ-6
AJ-7
AJ-8
AJ-10
AJ-11
AJ-40
AJ-80
AJ-88
AJ-154
AJ-155
AJ-170
AJ-189
AJ-190F
AJ-190S
AJ-191
AJ-199
FS-100
FS-110
AJ COURSE
Intro to Administration of Justice
Intro to Law Enforcement
Intro to Corrections
Criminal Law
Crime & Delinquency
Intro to Evidence
Current Issues/Administration of Justice
Intro to Investigation
Juvenile Justice
Great American Criminal Trials
Ind Study/Administration of Justice
Basic Law Enforce Academy
Intro to Natural Resource Law Enforcement
Probation Officer Core Course
Juvenile Corrections Officer Course
Public Safety Dispatch Basic Course
Corrections Officer: Core Course
PC 832: Firearms
PC 832: Arrest & Control
Level III Reserve Peace Officer Course
Advanced Officer Training Course
Fire Protection Organization
Firefighter I Course
Last
Update
2/11/2005
2/11/2005
2/11/2005
2/11/2005
2/11/2005
2/25/2005
5/12/2006
2/25/2005
2/25/2005
10/8/2004
3/14/2008
5/12/2006
4/25/2008
2/25/2005
2/25/2005
4/22/2005
4/22/2005
4/22/2005
4/22/2005
4/22/2005
4/25/2005
4/22/2005
4/22/2005
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
Current
If the proposed course outlines updates from last year’s annual update (or
comprehensive review) were not completed, please explain why.
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13. Communication
Are the current lines of administrative, faculty, and staff communication adequate to
meet the needs of this discipline/program? Describe representative example of
effective or ineffective communication.
X Yes  No
14. Action Plans
List any action plans submitted since your last annual update. Describe the status of
the plans. If they were approved, describe how they have improved your area.
None at this time.
We have been directed to analyze the need and potential success of a
Fire Tech training and Education program. A significant amount of
staff time has gone towards that effort. It is expected that these
efforts will result in action plans in the future.
15. Goals and Plans
If you have recently undergone a comprehensive review, attach your Quality
Improvement Plan (QIP) if applicable.
QIP Attached
If you do not have a QIP, refer to the goals and plans from your previous annual
update. For each goal and/or plan, comment on the current status. List any new goals
and plans your area has for the coming year, and indicate how they are aligned with
the goals/objectives in CR’s Strategic Plan. (CR’s strategic plan is located on the web
at http://inside.redwoods.edu/StrategicPlanning/strategicplan.asp).
One of our goals from the previous review was to attract
additional associate faculty to the AJ program in general. We
have spread the word through our Advisory Board and LECAH (Law
Enforcement Chiefs Association of Humboldt) that we have need for
instructors. Where additional training is required by POST (such
as for driving instructors) we are asking the agencies to sponsor
the required training of their officers. We are looking to add
Natural Resources Law Enforcement using a Fish and Game Officer
to the AJ catalog in order to attract students interested in Law
Enforcement in an outdoor environment. We hope to add more
classes to the catalog as more instructors come forward.
Our second goal from last year was to engage in more extensive
recruiting for the Basic Academy program. By working with Paul
Demark in Communications and Marketing, to market our Basic and
Corrections Academies, we have attracted a large group of
students looking to change or enhance their career goals. Our
Spring 2009 Academy is nearly full and will likely go to a
waiting list. Our Corrections class is also filling up quickly.
We intend to extend our marketing to the Fire Tech program that
we intend to have up and running within the year which will bring
in a whole new group of students to the district. With the
addition of more Distance Learning versions of our AJ classes, we
hope to make our program more accessible to the community.
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Facilities, and Classroom Technology Form
Program/Disciplines: Administration of Justice
Year: 2008
Submitted by: Mike Wells
List classroom or instructional space name/number: AJ 101A - Courtroom
Check if any of the following are not adequate:
Ventilation /
room temp
ADA
access
Number of
seats / work
stations
Other (briefly describe):
Technology (computers, projectors, internet)
Describe the specific action and estimated cost (if available) to make this space adequate for
your instructional needs:
This room functions as a computer lab for the Basic Academy as well as the other AJ courses.
The computers are slow but, because they are also outdated and lack sufficient memory, are not
cost-effective to upgrade. Out of six computers, five still function. Cost for replacement is
approximately $1500 per unit.
There is currently no way to permanently mount an LCD projector. Constant transporting of
both projector and it's accompaning laptop is shortening the lifespan of both with a cost of
projector bulb alone in excess of $500. Classroom should be converted to a "smart" classroom.
List the average number of discipline/program sections scheduled in this room each semester,
and the total number of students enrolled in these sections.
Sections: 5 sections of various
Students: 100+
Advanced Officer courses (AJ199)
Facility, Classroom Technology Form
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Facilities, and Classroom Technology Form
Program/Disciplines: Administration of Justice
Year: 2008
Submitted by: Mike Wells
List classroom or instructional space name/number: AJ 101 - Basic Academy classroom
Check if any of the following are not adequate:
Ventilation /
room temp
ADA
access
Number of Technology (computers, projectors, internet)
seats / work
stations
Other (briefly describe):
Projection screen was removed due to motor failure and the inability to retract. It has
not been replaced.
Describe the specific action and estimated cost (if available) to make this space adequate for
your instructional needs:
The classroom currently is in a "ampitheater" formation and may not be in compliance with
ADA-guidelines. Several of the seats are broken and/or disconnected from their foundations
and are unusable. Work requests were submitted in Spring of 2006. Remaining seats are, at
times, inadequate for the size of a larger academy.
The chairs and attached desks have been in service since the construction of the building in
1977. Tim Flanagan of Maintenance has solicited plans to replace all desks and chairs
however, progress has been slow with no established date of completion - cost for renovation is
unknown.
Electrical and network connections are inadequate for student use of laptop computers.
List the average number of discipline/program sections scheduled in this room each semester,
and the total number of students enrolled in these sections.
Sections: 1 section/semester - 5
Students: 30-40
months long - 30 units
Facility, Classroom Technology Form
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