CRM JST 386 Criminal Intelligence
Spring 2016
Tuesday and Thursday 11:00am – 12:15pm
Location: Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex
Instructor
Ruben A. Burgos
Office: 1133 Enderis Hall
Phone: (414) 229-6605
Email: burgosr@uwm.edu
Office hours:
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am-10:30am
(Other hours by appointment)
Catalog Description
The purpose of this class is to provide students with a thorough understanding of
contemporary criminal intelligence, as well as modern responses to traditional
police problems. In particular, students will learn the basic tenets of intelligenceled policing, problem oriented policing, compstat and tactical crime analysis as
well as critical evaluations of these approaches.
Prerequisite courses: CRM JST 110
Textbook
RATLIFFE, Jerry. Intelligence-Led Policing. Routledge
ISBN # 978-1-84392-339-8
Additional readings are assigned during the semester and will be available on D2L or
distributed in class.
Exams (75 points)
There will be two regular exams during the semester and one final exam. The exams will
include material covered in class as well as material from the assigned readings.
Therefore, students are responsible for any material in the readings that is not covered in
class. Each exam will be worth 25 possible points. The exams will include true-false and
multiple choice questions, and may, at the instructor’s discretion, also include short
answer questions. The exams will use Scantron sheets, and students are responsible for
bringing a #2 pencil to class to complete the exam. Students must be on time on exam
days. No student will be allowed to begin the exam after the first student has handed
in his or her exam.
Make-up Exams
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You are expected to be present at each exam. No makeup exams will be given. If you
have to miss an exam, this exam will be considered your dropped exam and you will have
to take the final exam as the makeup. There are no exceptions.
D2L Quizzes (30 points)
Each week a quiz will be posted on D2L for you to complete. With the exception of
exam weeks, the quiz will typically be posted on Thursday after class. Only one attempt
is allowed. A total of 6 quizzes will be given and the lowest scores will be dropped.
Quizzes must be completed before the start of Tuesday class (11:00am). Once you begin
each quiz, you will have 30 minutes to complete it. After that time, the quiz will no
longer be assessable. Because you can complete the quiz anytime before the start of the
class, there are no make ups. Therefore, you have to be sure to keep up.
Grading Policy
The point breakdown is:
Three exams
75 points
Six Quizzes
30 points
Minus the lowest quiz score
-5 points
-------------------------------------------------------------------Total
100 points
Final grades will be based on the following percentages:
100% - 93% = A
75%- 73% = C
92% - 90% = -A
72% - 70% = C89%- 86% = B+
69% - 66% = D+
85%- 83% = B
65% - 63% = D
82%- 80% = B62% - 60% = D79% - 76% = C+
59% and < = F
There will be no opportunities for extra credit and final grades are final, expect in cases
were an error has been made. In cases were a final grade is borderline, standard rules for
rounding will be followed. (E.g., a 92.5 will be rounded up to a 93, but a 92.4 will be
rounded down to 92).
Attendance
Attendance is the responsibility of the student. Although there is no formal attendance
policy, failure to attend class will result in missed material, loss of participation points,
and an overall reduced understanding of the material, which ultimately will affect your
grade in the course. All students will be responsible for all material covered in class.
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Please note that I do not share my notes with students; if you miss class, it is your
responsibility to get the notes from another student. Please trade contact information
with three students so you are able to get the notes if you miss class.
Academic Dishonesty
All students are highly recommended to read the University’s official policy on academic
dishonesty. Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated in this course. All suspected cases
of cheating will be handled according to the Academic Integrity Policy at UWM (see
undergraduate catalog). Regardless of whether you choose to read the UWM policy, you
must adhere to its standards. If you are caught cheating during an exam, your exam will
be taken immediately and you will be given a 0 for the course (additional sanctions may
apply).
Classroom Civility
Students and faculty alike should strive to create a class environment that reflects mutual
respect and the importance of learning. If a student’s behavior threatens to disrupt that
environment, the faculty member has a responsibility to seek resolution of the problem.
Students are expected to be respectful of the instructor and their fellow students during
class time. Side conversations while the instructor or other students are talking will not be
tolerated! If a student is disruptive, the professor reserves the right to ask the student to
leave the classroom.
Every student should feel comfortable voicing his or her ideas and thoughts. However, it
is also important to remember that not everyone has the same tolerance for offensive
behavior and language. Therefore, inappropriate language and personal insults of any
kind are not allowed in class.
In order to maintain an environment conducive to education, the use of cell phones
(including for text messaging), IPods, MP3 players, or any other electronic devices is
prohibited during class time. These devices must be turned off during class time. Text
messaging during class is not appropriate and will not be allowed. If a student text
messages during class, s/he will be warned the first time and will be asked to leave class
the second. Any cell phone use (including for text messaging) during an exam will be
automatically considered cheating and will result in a 0 on the exam.
Academic Policies and Procedures
Disabled Students
Disabled students are encouraged to speak with the instructor for the purpose of
accommodations concerning note taking and examinations. It is the responsibility of the
student to make the necessary arrangements with the instructor. Accommodations should
be made well in advance of all examinations.
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Religious Observance
Students will be allowed to complete examinations or other requirements that are missed
due to a religious observance.
Academic Misconduct
The university has a responsibility to promote academic honesty and integrity and to
develop procedures to deal effectively with instances of academic dishonesty. Students
are responsible for the honest completion and representation of their work, for the
appropriate citation of sources, and for respect of others’ academic work. It is your
responsibility to become familiar with the standards of academic honesty and integrity at
the University. I recommend that you read the following document: Student Handbook,
and Student Conduct Regulations and Disciplinary Procedures. Also see
http://www3.uwm.edu/Dept/Acad_Aff/policy/academicmisconduct.cfm
If a student is found to have violated academic policies (e.g., cheating on an exam), he or
she could receive a failing grade (F) for the assignment or for the course, and could be
subject to disciplinary action by the University (which may result in expulsion).
Complaint Procedures
Students may direct complaints to the head of the academic unit or department in which
the complaint occurs. If the complaint allegedly violates a specific university policy, it
may be directed to the head of the department or academic unit in which the complaint
occurred or to the appropriate university office responsible for enforcing the policy.
Grade Appeals Procedures
A student may appeal a grade on the grounds that it is based on a capricious or arbitrary
decision of the course instructor. Such an appeal shall follow the established procedures
adopted by the department, college, or school in which the course resides. These
procedures are available in writing from the respective department chairperson or the
Academic Dean of the School.
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is reprehensible and will not be tolerated by the university. It subverts
the mission of the university and threatens the careers, educational experience and well
being of students, faculty, and staff. The university will not tolerate behavior between or
among members of the university community which creates an unacceptable working
environment.
Other University Policies
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In this course, all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Helen Bader School of Social
Welfare policies will be strictly adhered to. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar
with these policies and how they may affect him/her.
Tentative Course Schedule and Reading Assignments (*)
DATE
Week 1: January 26-28
Week 2: February 2-4
Week 3: February 9-11
Week 4: February 16-18
Week 5: February 23-25 **
Week 6: March 1-3
Week 7: March 8-10
Week 9: March 15-17 **
Week 10: March 22-24
TOPIC
Introduction to course
What is Intell-led Policing
Origins of Intelligence-led
Policing
Defining Intell-led Policing
Compstat and Problem
Orientated Policing
Catch up/Review
Analytical Frameworks and
Interpret the Crim Enviro
Tactical Crime Analysis in
Law Enforcement
Spring Break
Week 11: March 29 -31 **
Influencing Decision
Makers
Catch up /Review
Week 12: April 5-7
Having an Impact on Crime
READING DUE
Course syllabus
Chapter 1
Chapter 2 & 3
Chapter 4
Quiz 1
Handouts
Quiz 2
Class notes
Exam #1 on 2/25
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Handouts
Quiz 3
No Class
Chapter 7
Quiz 4
Class notes
Exam #2 on 3/31
Chapter 8
Week 13: April 12-14
Intelligence-led Policing
Handouts
and Counterterrorism
Quiz 5
Week 14: April 19-21
Needs, Use and
Handouts
Restrictions on Crim Intel
Quiz 6
Week 15: April 26-28
Evaluating Intelligence-led Chapter 9
Policing
Week 16: May 3-5
Catch up/Review or Study
Class notes
Day
Final Exam May 10
TBD
Final Exam
(*): The course schedule is tentative. It can be altered or revised throughout the semester,
depending upon the pace at which the material is covered.
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