Sierra Vista Campus-El Paso, Texas
SCHOOL OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Course Title: JUAD 2301 Introduction to Policing
Term: Fall 2015
Instructor: Drew A. Neal M.A., J.D.
Office Phone Number and WBU Email Address: Cell: 915-691-4300
Email: drew.neal@wayland.wbu.edu
Office Hours, Building, and Location: Before and after class or by arrangement,
WBU-El Paso
4959 Hondo Pass Drive
El Paso, Texas 79924
Class Meeting Time and Location: Wednesday nights 5:30-9:10 P.M
4959 Hondo Pass Drive
El Paso, Texas 79924
Catalog Description: Major roles of the police in American society; origins of policing and law
enforcement, police organization, the functions of the police in society, and the police relationship with
the various components of the criminal justice system; issues confronting police administration and the
role of law enforcement in homeland defense.
There is no prerequisite for this course
Required Textbook(s) and/or Required Material(s): An Introduction to Policing 7th Edition. Authors
John S. Dempsey and Linda S. Forst, ISBN-978-1-133-59470-3.
Course Outcome Competencies: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Understand the history of the police in America
 Understand the role of policing within the criminal justice system
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Be able to define the fundamental concepts of community oriented policing, and other innovations
in modern policing
Be able to define the legal limitations and liabilities involved in policing
Understand recruitment, selection, and retention criteria for policing positions
Understand citizen complaint process and Internal Affairs function of police agencies
Understand the elements of critical thinking and apply them verbally and in writing to theoretical
and practical questions regarding policing
Readings: You are required to read all assigned chapters prior to class. This course is taught on the adult
learning model, where the student accepts the responsibility of completing assigned tasks which includes
being prepared prior to class session and completing assignments on time. Students will be responsible for
around 30-35 pages of text a week, and for reading additional handouts provided by the instructor. By
being prepared, the student can actively participate in class discussions, ask questions to clarify readings,
and be prepared for successfully mastering quizzes and exams.
Homework: A general rule in college level instruction is the student should be prepared to complete two
hours of work outside of class for every one hour inside of class. Homework consists of performing all
reading tasks, formulating ideas and concepts regarding the reading, preparing for class discussions,
completing writing assignments, and review of presented information prior to any testing.
Class Participation: Class participation is required and is an important portion of learning in the adult
model of education. Participation is more than attendance, although attendance is part of participation,
because you must be present to participate. Participation includes, but not limited to, asking questions,
joining discussions, volunteering opinions and evidencing that you have completed your assigned
readings prior to class time.
Exams: There will be weekly chapter tests (week 2 thru 11) which will be provided to students via their
BlackBoard account for this class. The instructor reserves the right to require in seat comprehensive
exams if based upon a paucity of evidence garnered via in-class discussions that students are not
completing the assigned readings.
Presentations: There will be class presentations conducted on the final weeks of class based on an end of
semester APA formatted paper written on a subject chosen by the student from a list provided by the
instructor.
Method of Determining Course Grade:
Discussion/Participation
5%
Weekly Exams
10
80%
Presentations
5%
Final Paper
10%
100%
The University has a standard grade scale:
A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, F= below 60, W = Withdrawal, WP = withdrew passing,
WF = withdrew failing, I = incomplete. An incomplete may be given within the last two weeks of a long
term or within the last two days of a microterm to a student who is passing, but has not completed a term
paper, examination, or other required work for reasons beyond the student’s control. A grade of
“incomplete” is changed if the work required is completed prior to the last day of the next long (10 to 15
weeks) term, unless the instructor designates an earlier date for completion. If the work is not completed
by the appropriate date, the I is converted to an F.
Student grade appeals:
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic
evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just
evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the
student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced
placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals limited to the final course grade, which
may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a
course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly
Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee
may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.
Statement on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty: Wayland Baptist University observes a zero
tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the academic
catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in suspension
from the university.
Disability Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the
policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded
from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational
program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator
of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 2913765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations.
Tentative schedule:
August 17, 2015 First week of class
Week 1
Aug. 19, 2015 Wednesday
Introduction to course, explanation of expectations, Chap 1 discussion and
completion.
Homework: Integrate lecture and class discussions, read and prepare Chap 2.
Choose a subject for final paper.
No test for week 1
Week 2
Review reading, class discussions, case
studies, complete Chap 2.
Homework: Integrate previous readings and discussions, read & prepare Chap. 3.
Test on Chapter 2.
Week 3
Review reading, class discussions, case
studies, complete Chap 3.
Homework: Integrate previous readings and discussions, read & prepare Chap. 5.
Test on Chapter 3.
Week 4
Review reading, class discussions, case studies, complete
Chap 5. Homework: Integrate previous readings and discussions,
read & prepare Chap. 6.
Test on Chapter 5.
Week 5
Review reading, class discussions, complete Chap 6.
Home work: Integrate previous readings and discussions,
read & prepare Chap. 8.
Provide outline of paper
Test on Chapter 6.
Week 6
Review reading, class discussions, complete Chap 8. Turn in writing assignment
Homework: Integrate previous readings and discussions,
read & prepare Chap. 9
Test on Chapter 8.
Week 7
Review reading, class discussions, complete Chap 9 .
Homework: Integrate previous readings and discussions,
read & prepare Chap. 10
Test on Chapter 9.
Week 8
Review reading, class discussions, complete Chap 10.
Homework: Integrate previous readings and discussions,
read & prepare Chap 12
Test on Chapter 10.
Week 9
Review reading, class discussions, complete Chap 12
Homework: Integrate previous readings and discussions,
read & prepare Chap 13 and prepare for presentations
Test on Chapter 12.
Week 10
Review reading, class discussions, Complete Chap 13.
Present class presentations.
Prepare for Chap 14
Test on Chapter 13.
Week 11
Review reading, class discussions, Complete Chap 14.
Present class presentations.
Test on Chapter 14. End of class October 28, 2015
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