Public Policy and Practice in Criminal Justice Course Orientation and Introduction

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Raymond E. Foster, MPA EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Doctoral Student, Touro University International – Winter 2007 MPA, Public Financial Management — California State University, Fullerton 4.0 GPA (Member Phi Kappa Phi) BA, Criminal Justice — The Union Institute — 1999 National Institute for Justice, Technology Institute, Washington, DC Federal Emergency Management Agency, Incident Command System POST CoursesPOST Certificates West Point Leadership ProgramManagement Instructor Development CourseSupervisor Middle ManagerAdvanced Officer Watch CommanderIntermediate Officer Supervisory DevelopmentBasic Officer

“De-briefing Suspects: An Analysis of the Crime Control Tactic of Gathering Criminal Intelligence from Arrested Persons” LAPD Intranet, September “Police Technology” Prentice Hall, July “Five Tactics for Taking Civil Service Multiple Choice Examinations” January “Hi Tech Criminal Justice Newsletter” 2003 to Present (Editor). “Police Pursuit Technology” Modern Marvels, History Channel, September 2004, (Technical Advisor). “Tailored Technology” Mobile Government, September “Air-to-Ground Communications” Airbeat Magazine, October “Returning to the Scene of the Crime: High Definition Survey Technology and Law Enforcement” Government Technology Magazine, March Publications

“Small Unit Leadership” (Policeone.com, April 2005) “Terrorism: Crime or Asymmetrical Warfare” (Policeone.com, May 2005). “Homeland Security: A Needs Assessment (Part I).” (Policeone.com, June 2005) “Homeland Security: A Needs Assessment (Part II).” (Policeone.com, June 2005) “Lessons Learned Overseas” (Policeone.com, July 2005). “Lessons Learned Overseas: Police Technology for Counter Terrorism” (Policeone.com, August 2005) “The Jump Start: Small Unit Leadership (Part I of XII)” July 2005 “Field Tactics and the Toughbook® Arbitrator™” (Policeone.com, August 2005) “Homeland Security and the New Threats of Global Terrorism: From Cold War to Flaming Hot War” (Prentice Hall, February 2007) Co-Authors: retired Maj. General Dror Itzhaki (Israeli Security Services) and Dr. Reuven Paz. “An Introduction to Policing: From NYPD to LAPD” (Prentice Hall, January 2007) Co-Author: Dr. James O’Keefe, Ph.D., Associate Professor, St. John’s University, New York. Pre-publication reviewer: “Introduction to Biometrics” (Prentice Hall, 2006) by Steve Elliot Prepared and submitted several successful grant applications.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON (Instructor) 2004 – Present UNION INSTITUTE AND UNIVERISTY (Faculty Advisor and Instructor) 2004 – Present HI TECH CRIMINAL JUSTICE 2003 – Present – Owner FOSTER YOUTH CONNECTION 2003 – Present – Project Co-Developer LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT LIEUTENANT ( ) SERGEANT (1988 – 1997) POLICE OFFICER (1980 – 1988)

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What does a university education mean? You can manage a long term project. You can work independently. You can work in a group. You can manage competing resources. You can read and write. You learned new ideas. You were exposed to a variety of cultures. You enhanced your critical thinking skills

Course Objectives: This course is designed to familiarize students with criminal justice policy by providing an overview of the formation, implementation, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, and ethical aspects of policy making in the criminal justice system. The course will examine policy in the context of intentions, outcomes and consequences. Moreover, the course will focus on contemporary and historical issues as a means for examining the various components, methodologies and outcomes.

Learning Goals: analyze the context of criminal justice policy making by examining the function of various political, economic, legal, and social influences. analyze the context of criminal justice policy making by examining the function of various political, economic, legal, and social influences. identify points of permeability between the components of the criminal justice system. identify points of permeability between the components of the criminal justice system. explain several current issues facing justice policy makers. explain several current issues facing justice policy makers. model the flow of discretion, power, and clients in the criminal justice system. model the flow of discretion, power, and clients in the criminal justice system. explain how the open nature of the criminal justice system affects policy decisions and outcomes. explain how the open nature of the criminal justice system affects policy decisions and outcomes. discuss the various policy evaluation methodologies. discuss the various policy evaluation methodologies.

Required Text Books: (Available at the Titan Bookstore) Hancock, B. & Sharp, P. (2004) Public policy, crime, and criminal justice. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 3/e

Course Requirements: The following responsibilities apply to all students: Attend class and take notes. Attend class and take notes. Read and be prepared to discuss the assigned readings by the dates identified in the course syllabus. Read and be prepared to discuss the assigned readings by the dates identified in the course syllabus. Complete four exams (at fourth week, ninth week (mid-term), Twelfth Week and Seventh Week (final). Complete four exams (at fourth week, ninth week (mid-term), Twelfth Week and Seventh Week (final). Prepare two, 3-5 page, academically sound, papers on issues identified by the instructor. Prepare two, 3-5 page, academically sound, papers on issues identified by the instructor. Participate in class and online activities and discussions. Participate in class and online activities and discussions.

Method of Evaluation: Exam One10% Exam One10% Exam Two (Mid-Term)15% Exam Two (Mid-Term)15% Exam Three10% Exam Three10% Final20% Final20% Paper One15% Paper One15% Paper Two15% Paper Two15% Participation15% Participation15% Semester Total100% Semester Total100%

Grades: A % A % B % B 84-86% B % C % C 70-76% D % D 64-66% D % F Below 60 In accordance with University Policy Statement (UPS) the +/- system of grading will be used in this course:

Attendance Within the university setting, students are expected to attend class on a regular basis and participate in topic discussion to enhance the overall learning experience. As participation is directly related to attendance, students missing Two (2) class session will not receive any credit for attendance/participation. Attendance will be recorded by a class roster that will be passed among the students during each class. It is the students responsibility to sign the roster.

Ethical Conduct Students should be aware that there are severe consequences for violations of academic ethical conduct. Primarily, we are concerned with cheating and plagiarism. Students who are determined to have cheated or committed plagiarism will face disciplinary action as identified within CSUF regulations. For additional clarification of cheating and/or plagiarism, refer to the CSUF website or the instructor.

Exam One, Mid-Term and Three Examinations – Exam one, exam two (mid-term) and exam three will consist of multiple choice, true-false or short answer questions. All of the material in the exam one, exam two (mid-term) and exam three will come from the readings, lectures, videos and class discussions and will be cumulative. An in class review will be conducted prior to all examinations. Examinations – Exam one, exam two (mid-term) and exam three will consist of multiple choice, true-false or short answer questions. All of the material in the exam one, exam two (mid-term) and exam three will come from the readings, lectures, videos and class discussions and will be cumulative. An in class review will be conducted prior to all examinations.

Issue Papers Students are required to prepare a two (2) typed, Students are required to prepare a two (2) typed, 3-5 page, discussion and analysis of a course related issue. At a minimum, it is expected that the students will produce an academically sound and properly formatted work (APA format is strongly encouraged); with a minimum of three sources, not including the text book. The instructor will provide more information concerning the papers during class. The papers will be graded on content as well as exposition.

Final Examination The final examination will consist of two essay questions and will be cumulative. Five potential final questions are posted on the course website. However, only two of them will be the final examination. The student should be prepared to answer all five at the time of final because the two questions to be asked will be announced at the final. Although this is not an “open book” test, students may use any notes they took during class or while studying during the final examination. An in class review will be held prior to the final. They must be the students notes – refer to the syllabus section on ethical conduct for further information. The student MUST answer both questions. Above average and superior responses to the final questions will include sourcing to the readings, lectures, videos and class discussions

Masters Students This course is available as an elective for Masters students. Masters students are expected to produce higher quality and more quantity of work. Therefore, the course requirements for undergraduate students only amount to 85% of a masters student’s work load for this course. The additional 15% of the final grade will be a 5-7 page project paper as assigned by the instructor. This course is available as an elective for Masters students. Masters students are expected to produce higher quality and more quantity of work. Therefore, the course requirements for undergraduate students only amount to 85% of a masters student’s work load for this course. The additional 15% of the final grade will be a 5-7 page project paper as assigned by the instructor.

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Public Policy and Practice in Criminal Justice