CRJ5424 STUDENT PATROL PRACTICUM I
2 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level who are Criminal Justice majors and have completed all of the requisite student patrol courses: Criminal Justice Topics I CRJ5482, Criminal Justice Topics II CRJ5483, Criminal Justice Internship CRJ 5484 and Law Enforcement Operations and Procedures CRJ5445.
Catalog Description:
CRJ5424 - Student Patrol Practicum I (2 hrs.)
This course is designed to be a continuation of the student patrol program with the continuation of weekly patrol requirements, extra duty requirements and one hour per week with the program director scheduled at the convenience of both the student and the program director. The extra duty requirements will focus on street level supervision in criminal justice. Supervision based projects and critical thinking dilemmas will be given to students throughout the semester.
KRSN: n/a
Course Classification:
Practicum
Prerequisites:
The student taking Student Patrol Practicum must have successfully completed the following classes with a final score of C or higher in each course: Criminal Justice Topics I CRJ5482, Criminal Justice Topics II CRJ5483, Criminal Justice Internship CRJ 5484 and Law Enforcement Operations and Procedures CRJ5445 OR be a Criminal Justice major in good standing under an articulation in which these courses have already been awarded.
Controlling Purpose:
This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge concerning supervision in patrol operations as well as enhancing teamwork skills and abilities in the criminal justice field.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and through written documentation with diverse populations.
- Demonstrate ethics, integrity, teamwork, and professionalism.
- Identify and discuss techniques of patrol.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills as applied to the criminal justice system.
- Apply substantive and procedural law to practical situations.
- Demonstrate an improvement in observation and interpretive skills.
- Demonstrate safe patrol tactics and procedures.
- Demonstrate the ability to educate and improve subordinates’ performances.
- Demonstrate problem solving capabilities.
- Respond appropriately to campus calls for service.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content, not including the final examination period.
UNIT 1: PATROL DUTIES
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate safe and efficient patrol.
- Complete weekly patrol shift
- Supervise and plan extra duty events outside of routine patrol
- Patrol in a safe and effective manner
- Maintain appropriate uniform appearance
- Describe the limitations of the role of student patrol officer
- Maintain situational awareness
- Describe normal vs abnormal campus activity
UNIT 2: LEADERSHIP AND DECISION MAKING
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to apply improved critical thinking skills.
- Make sound decisions in a timely fashion
- Make decisions that are in accordance with policy
- Apply decisions while under pressure
- Utilize techniques for getting subordinates to willingly follow instructions
- Identify actions within and outside of their authority
- Make ethical choices consistent with college and program values
- Accept responsibility for mistakes
- Demonstrate sound risk assessment skills
UNIT 3: COMMUNICATION AND COMMAND PRESENCE
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate occupational communication techniques.
- Provide constructive feedback of subordinates
- Describe and utilize the chain of command
- Engage in active listening
- Utilize tactical communication techniques
- Demonstrate the ability to de-escalate situations
- Provide clear directions or instructions
- Interact with the public and subordinates professionally
- Maintain calm under stressful conditions
UNIT 4: SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate fair and equitable leadership.
- Command subordinates without appearing arrogant
- Complete performance evaluations on student patrol members
- Demonstrate or illustrate the ability to correct or improve the performance of subordinates
- Explain the importance of chain of command
- Avoid bias in personnel decisions
UNIT 5: ETHICS, LIABILITY, AND POLICY ENFORCEMENT
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to demonstrate risk and liability awareness.
- Identify issue of liability for an organization
- Complete an annual review of the Cowley Student Patrol Policy Manual
- Demonstrate professionalism
- Identify ethical dilemmas in campus settings
- Choose actions consistent with ethical standards
- Identify actions that increase liability
- Apply policy to patrol situations
UNIT 6: COACHING AND MENTORING
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to understand and explain the importance of ethical leadership.
- Explain the importance of having a mentor
- Develop one or more professional career mentors
- Reinforce program standards through actions and decisions
- Deliver constructive feedback respectfully
- Demonstrate behaviors expected from those being coached
- Establish peer related mentoring boundaries
Projects Required:
The student will be required to:
- Complete one shift per week with student patrol.
- Complete a minimum of six hours of extra events outside of patrol.
- Complete three ride-alongs with a supervisory level officer, Sergeant or higher with a local agency.
- Complete a weekly check in with program director or other supervisory level personnel.
- Conduct performance evaluations on student patrol students.
- Be the first line of the student complaint process for student patrol.
- Complete appropriate supervisor-based scenarios as given by the instructor.
- Assign additional tasks to student patrol based on community need and see that they are carried out.
- Complete all course work given by instructor.
Textbook:
No text book required
Materials/Equipment Required:
The student will be required to provide pants and footwear in accordance with the uniform policies for student patrol.
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission, and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching, and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
402.00 - Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 - Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 - Student Code of Conduct
Accessibility Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, accommodates all students with a documented disability. If a student has a disability that will impact their ability to be successful in this course, please contact the Student Accessibility Coordinator for the needed accommodations.
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.
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