Course Syllabus
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Fall Semester 2020
8th Period
Instructor: Eric Johnsen
email: ejohnsen@dsdmail.net or ejohnsen@farmington.utah.gov
phone: 801-939-9242
Course Description:
This course prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers,
including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control, public relations,
witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, court procedures and the law in
general. Basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment operation, equipment
maintenance, and other routine law enforcement responsibilities are also included.
Course Objectives:
- Students will be able to understand law enforcement history, crime awareness, and causes of
crime. - Students will be able to understand the law, criminal justice system, and trial proceedings.
- Students will be able to understand the corrections system and juvenile justice.
- Students will be able to understand procedures relating to traffic investigations and evidence
collecting and handling. - Students will be able to understand patrol tactics and investigative work.
- Students will understand the importance of career readiness skills as it relates to the
workplace.
Text:
https://www.uen.org/lawenfstudent/downloads/LE_StudentManual.pdf
Chapters 1-17
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: Supreme Court Cases
Appendix C: Websites
Course Schedule
Week 1 (Aug. 24 - 28) Introduction
Week 2 (Aug. 31 - Sept 4) Chapter 1, The History of Law Enforcement
Week 3 (Sept. 7 - 11) Chapter 2, Crime Awareness
Week 4 (Sept. 14 - 18) Chapter 3, Causes of Crime
Week 5 (Sept. 21 - 25) Chapter 4, The Law
Week 6 (Sept. 28 - Oct. 2) Chapter 5, The Criminal Justice System
Week 7 (Oct. 5 - 9) Chapter 6, Trials
Week 8 (Oct. 12 -16) Fall Break **NO CLASS**
Week 9 (Oct. 19 - 23) Chapter 7 Corrections and Chapter 8, Juvenile Justice
Week 10 (Oct. 26 - 30) Chapter 9, Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure
Week 11 (Nov. 2 - 6) Chapter 10, Agency Policies and Professional Ethics
Week 12 (Nov. 9 - 13) Chapter 11, Basic Law Enforcement Activities
Week 13 (Nov. 16 - 20) Chapter 12, Traffic Investigations
Week 14 (Nov. 23 - 27) Thanksgiving Break ** NO CLASS **
Week 15 (Nov. 30 - Dec. 4) Chapter 13, Evidence Handling and Chapter 15, Investigations
Week 16 (Dec. 7 - 11) Chapter 14, Patrol Tactics
Week 17 (Dec. 14 - 18) Chapter 16, Specialized Units and Chapter 17, Law Enforcement as an Occupation
Week 18 (Dec. 21-25) Christmas Break ** NO CLASS**
Week 19 (Dec. 28 - Jan. 1) New Years Break ** NO CLASS **
Week 20 (Jan. 4 - 8) Course Review
Week 21 (Jan. 11 - 15) Final
Assignments and Tests:
This class is meant to be an introduction to the career field of law enforcement and is designed to be interactive and conversational. Opinions, ideas, and thoughts about the history, present state, and future of policing and law enforcement are the basis to the success of this class. There will be a WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT. This assignment will consist of writing a short answer to the question for the week. In order to receive full credit (10 pts.) your answer must be at least 250 words. Grammar and spelling will not be part of your grade but please be thoughtful and present an answer that you would be proud of. All weekly assignments are due by the following Tuesday before midnight.
At the end of the course students will take a Final Exam (100 pts). It will consist of multiple choice questions.
During the semester there may be opportunities for extra credit but that is not a guarantee.
How to Get a Good Grade?
-Pay attention to current events.
-Study the assigned readings before class.
-Participate in discussions during class.
-Ask questions!!!!!
-Complete Assignments on discussion board.
Grading:
Grades will be given using the following total earned scores.
|
94-100% = |
A |
74-76% = |
C |
|
90-93% = |
A- |
70-73% = |
C- |
|
87-89% = |
B+ |
67-69% = |
D+ |
|
84-86% = |
B |
64-66% = |
D |
|
80-83% = |
B- |
60-63% = |
D- |
|
77-79% = |
C+ |
59-0% = |
F |
Late Work: This class is point based, each day an assignment is late 1 point will be taken off.
- Discussion Board 10pts. x 15 = 150 pts.
- Final Exam 100 pts.
Total: 250 pts.
Davis School District is committed to providing educational and employment opportunities to students without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin or disability in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title XI of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and with the Americans with Disabilities Act.