CRJ 214 – C01
Principles of Police Patrol Techniques
Course Syllabus – Fall 2009 Semester
Revision Date: 04/20/2009
Revised by: Dano Kraig P. Fernandez, MJA
Number of Credits: 3
Transfer Information: Transfers to institutions within the Nevada System of
Higher Education (NSHE) as CRJ 214.
Prerequisites: None (Recommended CRJ 101)
Instructor: Dano Kraig P. Fernandez, MJA
 MJA (Master of Arts in Justice Administration) Norwich University,
Northfield, VT (Class of 2007).
 BA-CRJ, (Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, COPPS Option), University
of Nevada, Reno (Class of 2003).
 Criminal Justice and Public Policy Analyst & Researcher, ScholarPractitioner (Ph. D. Student), Walden University School of Public Policy
and Administration with Specialization in Homeland Security Policy and
Coordination, Minneapolis, Minnesota (Online/Distance Learning
Program).
 Compliance Audit Investigator, Nevada Department of Business &
Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Worker’s Compensation Section,
Carson City, NV
 Member, Washoe County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, Reno,
NV.
Phone & Fax: (775) 852-1241
Mobile Phone: (775) 219-3325
Email: dpfernan@wnc.edu & danokraig.fernandez@waldenu.edu.
Office Hours:
Tuesday: 12:00 P.M. – 1: 00 P.M.
Friday: 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Course Information: 7:00 P.M.
to 9:45 P.M. - Wednesdays
Carson Campus CED 105
Division Chair: Robert Morin, J.D., Ph. D.
Office: Carson City Campus Bristlecone 350 A
Phone: (775) 445-4401
Fax: (775) 445-3141
Email: rpmorin@wnc.edu
Course Description:
Criminal Justice 214 (CRJ 214), Identifies community problems which require
prevention, suppression or control using the basic methods of police patrol. A
history of police patrol and survey of modern patrol tactics will be surveyed .
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Course Objectives and/or Outcomes:
1. Articulate both of paper and verbally the meaning of the trust placed
upon the modern police office by the public upon placing the badge
upon his/her chest.
2. Explain correct mental attitude to prepare for stress associated with the
job.
3. Assess the appropriate attire for the assignment.
4. Verify all equipment as functional.
5. Critique self in mirror.
6. Demonstrate proper department attire such as the badge, patches,
uniform and adhere to rules concerning dress code.
7. Recognize officer-witnessed misdemeanors.
8. Simulate a citizen misdemeanor arrest.
9. Discuss the management of felony calls.
10. Recognize others roles in responding.
11. Complete a preliminary felony investigation.
12. Complete a felony report fact sheet.
13. Demonstrate the collecting, presentation, and booking of evidence.
14. Assess an arrest situation.
15. Inform suspect of his/her appropriate rights.
16. Assess preparation for court.
17. Discuss testifying in court.
18. Recite the 10-Code.
19. Recite the police alphabet.
Course Linkage:
Analysis: Demonstrate Knowledge of appropriate critical thinking skills.
Community Commitment:
Appreciate the value and importance of diversity and public service.
Personal Development:
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use effective and efficient learning skills.
Communication:
College level reading & writing skills.
College level oral communication skills.
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Grading Policy and Procedures:
Letter Grading and Definitions.
The instructor will apply the standard letter grading symbol system, as defined
below herein, in determining final grades for Fall 2009 Semester.
A = Superior Work – Excellent and/or Superior performance showing
comprehensive, in-depth understanding of subject matter.
B = Above Average Work – Very Good and/or Above Average
performance with knowledge of principles and facts generally
complete and with no serious deficiencies.
C= Average Work – Satisfactory and/or Average performance showing
basic understanding with knowledge of principles and facts at least
adequate to communicate in the subject matter, but with definite
deficiencies.
D= Below Average Work – Passing and/or Below Average performance
showing a level of achievement as “passing” and thus meet the
requirements of the course.
F= Failure Work – Unsatisfactory and/or failure work “not passing”
performance showing knowledge of principles and facts is
fragmentary; and/or student has failed to complete substantive course
requirements.
The plus (+) and minus (-) will be applied by the Instructor as the standard letter
grading symbol system.
Cumulative Point Grading Scale:
Final grades for the semester shall employ and apply the plus (+) and minus (-)
grading system which shall be based upon the following scale of cumulative
points, to wit:
640 to 700 points = A
580 to 639 points = A554 to 579 points = B+
527 to 553 points = B
500 to 526 points = B473 to 499 points = C+
447 to 472 points = C
420 to 446 points = C400 to 419 points = D+
380 to 399 points = D
0 to 379 points = F
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Student Evaluation and Grade Point Opportunities:
Final grades for the semester are based upon announced quizzes, examinations
(including final exams), and term paper that will cover selected topic(s) pertinent
to Principles of Police Patrol Techniques. Final grades for the semester, in
reference with the above stated grading scale, are earned and based upon
cumulative points, which are calculated in the following manner.
Announced Quizzes
100 points (Total of 2 Quizzes)
Examination # 1
150 points (Open Book Exams)
Examination # 2
150 points (Closed Book Exams)
Final Examination
150 points (Closed Book Exams)
Research/Term Paper about Police
Patrol Techniques
150 points
Total Possible Points
700 points
Quizzes, Examinations, and Term Paper(s):
1.) Announced Quizzes. There are two (2) announced quizzes for the whole
Fall 2009 Semester. Quizzes are broken into two 10 items (5 points each
for total of 50 points) and may entail a combination of testing techniques,
including but not limited to matching questions, true or false questions,
multiple choice questions, and short answer questions.
2.) Examinations. A total of three (3) examinations (including final
examination) shall be held throughout the semester. Examinations may
entail a combination of testing techniques, including but not limited to
matching questions, true or false questions, multiple choice questions,
and short answer questions.
3.) Term Paper(s). Students are required to submit on Week 12 term papers
that will cover any topic (of your choice) about PRINCIPLES OF POLICE
PATROL TECHNIQUES. During the 4th week of the class, students and
Practitioners should SUBMIT through email about topics of their choice.
Course Requirements: Methods of Instruction, Student Preparation, Class
Participation, Attendance, Readings, and Academic Standards:
1.) Methods of Instruction – This course shall be conducted in a quasilecture-seminar format. Each student shall be required to read all
assigned materials in advance of class sessions, be prepared for each
session, and participate in class discussion. Audio-visual presentation
such as Power Point and small group exercise may be included in the
course format.
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2.) Student Preparation – As a suggestion and through my scholastic
experience, a student, in order to achieve a level of performance in this
course which shall be considered as adequate work or better, the
student should dedicate three (3) hours of work outside the classroom
for each hour spent inside the classroom.
3.) Class Participation – Class participation is required. All students are
expected to contribute to class discussion. Class participation will be
assessed according to the quality and thoughtfulness of students’
contributions.
4.) Attendance – Attendance is required. Students who cannot attend the
class will nonetheless be responsible for the material covered. In
addition, students are expected to be punctual for all class meetings.
Absences, lateness, and leaving early (with no apparent and relevant
reasons) will be factored into the final grade.
5.) Readings – Readings will be assigned for each class session. Students
are expected to have read the assigned materials before class, be
familiar with them, and prepared for class discussion, short/announced
quizzes, and examinations.
6.) Academic Standards – Students are expected to conform to the highest
ethical standards regarding academic integrity. Plagiarism and cheating
are no, no. It will not be tolerated and will be dealt accordingly, thus,
when caught it is considered a failing “F” grades. Emailing of homework
is forbidden, all cell phones, pagers, and beepers, and even public safety
and law enforcement radio communications are forbidden while class is
on session. Maintain civility and classroom behavior while inside the
classroom.
Course Outline and Class Schedule;
The following course outline sets forth the course work for the Fall 2009
Semester. The course outline and schedule is subject to change and amendment
at the sole discretion of the Instructor. And all amendments and changes shall be
announced in class.
Course Outline:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Introduction to Patrol Operations.
Community Policing.
Observation and Perception.
Police Communications.
Basic Patrol Procedures.
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6. Frequently Handled Assignments.
7. Traffic Direction and Enforcement.
8. Unusual Occurrences.
9. Crimes in Progress.
10. Preliminary Investigations.
11. Interviews and Interrogations.
12. Arrest, Search, and Custody, and Use of Force.
13. Reporting and Records.
14. Officer Survival and Stress Reduction.
Class Schedule:
Week # 1 – September 2, 2009, Wednesday (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.)
Start of the Fall 2009 Semester – Monday, August 31, 2009
First Day of the Class – Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Introduction – Overview of Evaluation, Syllabus – Handout and
Review, and Introduce Yourself Portion (Students and Instructor).
Reading Assignment: Read Adams’s Chapter 1 (Introduction to
Patrol Operations).
Week # 2 – September 9, 2009, Wednesday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.)
Discussion Topic: Introduction to Patrol Operations.
Adams: Chapter 1.
Reading Assignment: Read Adams’s Chapter 2 (Community
Policing).
Week # 3 – September 16, 2009, Wednesday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Community Policing
Adams: Chapters 2.
Reading Assignment: Read Adams’s Chapter 3 & 4 (Observation
and Perception and Police Communications).
PREPARE FOR QUIZ # 1 (Open Book)
Week # 4 – September 23, 2009, Wednesday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Observation and Perception and Police
Communications (Submit through email TOPIC for Term Paper)
Adams: Chapter 3 & 4.
QUIZ # 1 – Open Book
Reading Assignment: Read Chapter 5 (Basic Patrol Techniques).
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Week # 5 – September 30, 2009, Wednesday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Basic Patrol Techniques.
Adams: Chapters 5
No Reading Assignment: PREPARE FOR EXAMINATION # 1
(Closed Books/Coverage: Chapters 2 to 5)
Week # 6 – October 7, 2009, Wednesday (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Examination # 1 – Open Book.
Adams: Chapters 2 to 5.
Reading Assignment: Read Adams’s Chapter 6 (Frequently
Handled Assignments).
Week # 7 – October 14, 2009, Wednesday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Frequently Handled Assignments.
Adams: Chapter 6. PREAPARE FOR QUIZ # 2 (Announced Quiz)
Reading Assignment: Read Adams’s Chapter 7 (Traffic Direction
and Enforcement).
Week # 8 – October 21, 2009, Wednesday (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Traffic Direction and Enforcement.
Adams: Chapter 7.
QUIZ # 2 – Open Book (Coverage: Chapter 5)
Reading Assignment: Read Adams’s Chapter 8 (Unusual
Occurrences).
Week # 9 – October 28, 2009, Wednesday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Unusual Occurrences.
Adams: Chapter 8.
Reading Assignment: Read Adams’s Chapter 9 (Crimes in Progress).
Week # 10 – November 4, 2009, Wednesday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Crimes in Progress.
Adams: Chapter 9.
Guest Speaker: Deputy Chief Stephen (Steve) Pitts, Deputy
Chief for Field Operations Division (Patrol), Reno Police
Department, Reno, Nevada.
No Reading Assignment. Prepare for Examination # 2
Coverage: Chapters 8 & 9.
Veterans’ Day – Wednesday, November 11, 2009 – No Classes
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Week # 11 – November 18, 2009, Wednesday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Examination # 2 – Closed Book.
Coverage: Chapters 8 to 9.
Reading Assignment: Read Adams’s Chapters 10 & 11 (Preliminary
Investigations and Interviews and Interrogations).
Week # 12 – November 25, 2009, Wednesday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Preliminary Investigations and Interviews and
Interrogations.
Adams: Chapters 10 & 11. RESEARCH/TERM PAPER DUE.
Reading Assignment: Read Adams’s Chapter 12 (Arrest, Search,
Custody, and Use of Force).
Week # 13 – December 2, 2008, Wednesday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Arrest, Search, Custody, and Use of Force
Adams: Chapter 12.
Reading Assignment: Read Adams’s Chapter 13 & 14 (Reporting
and Records and Officer Survival and Stress Reduction).
Week # 14 – December 9, 2009, Wednesday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Discussion Topic: Reporting and Records and Officer Survial
and Stress Reduction
Adams: Chapters 13 and 14.
No Reading Assignment. PREPARE FOR FINAL EXAMINATION.
Week # 15 – December 16, 2009, Wednesday, (7:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M.).
Final Examination – Closed Book.
Coverage: Chapters 12, 13, & 14.
Last Day of the Class – December 16, 2009, Wednesday.
End of Fall 2009 Semester – December 19, 2009, Saturday.
Required Texts & Materials:
TEXT: Adams, Thomas, F. 2007. Police Field Operations.
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Additional Reading Materials:
Every meeting, students and practitioners should have read and be prepared for
a small class discussion about any topics related to POLICE PATROL
TECHNIQUES. Daily newspapers (such as Reno Gazette Journal, Las Vegas
Review Journal, Nevada Appeal, USA Today, etc.), television news and
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coverage (CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC, local Channels 2 [KTVN] 4 [KRNV], 8
[KOLO, etc.), and any police and law enforcement magazines and websites
(such as policemagazines.com, IACP.com, FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, etc.)
are good and reliable references.
GOOD LUCK…