SYLLABUS FOR CJSA 1173
Drug Recognition for Law Enforcement
Semester Hours Credit: 1
Lecture Hours: 16
Course Dates/Days/Times:
Oct 4 & 5, 2014/Saturday & Sunday/09:00-17:00
Instructor: Mrs. Catherine Papile
Office Hours: Thirty minutes prior to class or after class.
Additional office hours are available by appointment.
Instructor Email: cathy.papile@gmail.com
Phone: 0171-779-4338
INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY
I served in the Army National Guard from 1997 – 2000 as a Military Police Officer. I continued my
civilian education and earned my Associate’s Degree in General Studies from El Camino Community
College in Torrance, California in 1997. In 2002 after September 11th I decided to join the United States
Army as a Military Police Officer with specialized training as a Military Police Investigator. In 2009 I
ended my military service and joined the civilian component as a Department of Defense (DOD) Customs
Inspector on Spangdahlem Air Base.
I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 2011, with the University of Maryland
University College (UMUC) – Europe. I am currently working on my Master of Business Administration
(MBA) with UMUC.
Since 2009 I have worked for the U.S.A. Customs Agency – Europe as a Customs Inspector and
Investigator, dealing with situations and violations concerning the Host Nations Status of Forces
Agreement (SOFA).
I. INTRODUCTION
A. This seminar will provide the student with the basics of the most common controlled
substances a law enforcement officer will encounter on patrol.
B. This course is not a requirement for the Associates in Applied Science Degree in
Criminal Justice. This is a Criminal Justice elective course that will apply one credit
toward the students’ achievement of their degree.
C. This course is occupationally related and serves in preparation for careers in Criminal
Justice, Law Enforcement, and Corrections.
II. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course the student will have knowledge of:
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*The classifications of “street drugs”.
*How to identify “street drugs” by; color, odor, texture and methods of use.
*How to identify the effects of a person abusing “street drugs.”
*The long-term effects of “street drugs” and how “street drugs” stay in the body.
*What to expect, and what to look for when encountering a substance abuser i.e.; behaviors,
slang names of “street drugs” and symbols.
*How to identify a possible overdose.
III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
A. TEXT: None Required. The instructor may distribute reading assignments which must
be read before the first meeting of class.
B. POWER POINT PRESENTATION: The instructor will provide hand outs and visual
aids showing the “street drugs” being discussed.
IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A. Your first responsibility is scholarship. The grade you receive for this course will not
be the grade of the instructor, but rather the grade you and you alone make.
B. You should attend class regularly and be prepared to participate in classroom
discussions, class project, and be prepared to take the final examination pertaining to
lecture material presented from the beginning of the course. Please refer to ‘Class
Attendance and Course Progress’ under the Academic Policies section in our current CTC
Course Catalog: http://www.ctcd.edu/academics/catalogs/catalog-continentalinternational/academic-policies/.
C. You are encouraged to give your best effort throughout the course. From the beginning,
you should plan for a steady, organized, and continuous effort, which in the long run will
prove more effective for your final grade than a last minute crash-cram policy. Your
course grade is not determined solely by exam grade. Such factors as class participation,
initiative, attendance, class project, and final examination will be considered in grade
computation.
D. You are expected to read all assigned materials (that I will provide) and bring necessary
materials (notebook, paper, writing utensils) to each class. Keep informed on all
assignments, especially after missing any lectures.
E. Good class notes are indispensable for earning a good grade, since both the material
assigned and that discussed in class will be the basis for your final examination.
F. Scholastic Honesty: All students are required and expected to maintain the highest
standards of scholastic honesty in the preparation of all coursework and during
examinations. The following are considered examples of scholastic dishonesty:
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Plagiarism: The taking of passages from the writing of others without giving proper
credit to the sources.
Collusion: Using another’s work as one’s own, or working together with another
person in the preparation of work, unless such joint preparation is specifically
approved in advance by the instructor.
Cheating: Giving or receiving information on examinations.
G. Class Project: A one to two page paper will be required pertaining to the Control Burn
that all students must attend on Day 1. Further instruction will be given during Day 1 and
throughout the seminar. The value is indicated in the semester grade computation and has
weight on your final average.
V. EXAMINATIONS
A. There will be one major examination, as follows:
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A Final exam which will consist of multiple choice and fill in the blank
questions.
B. A student must be present for the final examination. Students who know in advance
that they will be absent for the final examination, due to valid reasons, must arrange to
take an early examination. Unexpected absences due to illness or extenuating
circumstances will require the student to see the instructor about individual make-up
work.
C. Students without excused absences will be given a zero for the missed examination.
VI. SEMESTER GRADE COMPUTATIONS
Attendance and Participation – 25 points
Project - 25
Final Exam – 50 points
Total – 100 points
90-100 Grade - A
80- 89 Grade - B
70- 79 Grade - C
60- 69 Grade - D
Less than 60 Grade - F
VII. NOTES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM COURSE INSTRUCTOR
A. Tuition refunds are made only in the case of class cancellation or official and timely
withdrawal from CTC or from a course. Please refer to the current course catalog for
more details, at http://europe.ctcd.edu/library/catalog.php.
B. GoArmyEd students should contact their education counselor before withdrawing and
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are required to withdraw through the GoArmyEd portal.
Please note: a military withdrawal does not override CTC’s grading policy.
For self-pay students, refunds are computed from the date the Application for
Withdrawal or Refund is filed with the CTC Field Representative or designated Student
Services Officer. Special conditions apply to students who receive federal, state, and/or
institutional financial aid.
Tuition and fees paid directly to the Institution by the Veterans Administration, Title
IV (Financial Aid Programs, a sponsor, donor, or scholarship shall be refunded to the
source rather than directly to the students.
A. Course Withdrawals, Student Responsibilities: It is the student’s responsibility to
officially withdraw from a course. The instructor cannot initiate a withdrawal based upon
a student’s request. Rather, students must initiate the withdrawal with the designated
Education Center Representative, through the CTC Field Representative or the Student
Services Officer for that region.
*Applications for Withdrawal will be accepted at any time before the completion of
75% of the course, after which time the student will be assigned an “FN”- “Failure for
non-attendance.
B. Incomplete / Course in Progress Grade Policy: An “IP” or “Incomplete” grade may
be assigned by an instructor if a student has made satisfactory progress in a course with
the exception of a major quiz, final exam, or other project. The “IP” grade may also be
assigned based on circumstances beyond a student’s control, such as personal illness,
death in the immediate family, or military orders. Notice of absences, with supporting
documentation, may be required by the instructor. The instructor makes the final decision
concerning the granting of the incomplete grade. With an “Incomplete” grade, students
are required to complete a set amount of work before the instructor will submit an official
letter grade. This date can be determined by the instructor but must be within 45 days of
the course end date. After completion of the work the instructor can then change the
grade of “IP” to the appropriate letter grade. If this work is not completed by the
specified date the instructor will change the grade to “F”.
C. Cellular phones and other electronic devices will be turned off while the
student is in the classroom or laboratory unless the student is using the device for class
purposes. No texting or social networking is allowed during class.
D. Instructor Discretion: The instructor reserves the right of final decision in course
requirements.
E. Civility: Individuals are expected to be cognizant of what a constructive educational
experience is and respectful of those participating in a learning environment. Failure to
do so can result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.
VIII. COURSE OUTLINE
This course outline is based on 2 classes of 8 hours each.
A. DAY ONE:
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1. Classification of Drugs and Definitions.
2. Identification of Drugs by Color, Odor, Texture and Methods of Administration.
3. Effects of Substance Abuse.
4. What to Expect When Encountering Substance Abusers.
5. Class Project: Control Burn with Office of Special Investigations (OSI)
B. DAY TWO:
1. Behaviors, Street Names and Symbols of Drugs.
2. Responding to Overdoses.
3. Turn in Class Project
4. Review for Test
5. TEST
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