1. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Crime and Delinquency Course Orientation and Introduction

2. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Today’s Schedule Instructor Introduction Instructor Introduction University Education University Education Course Outline and Expectations Course Outline and Expectations Website Orientation Website Orientation Course Beginning Course Beginning

3. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Raymond E. Foster, MPA EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Doctoral Student, Touro University International – Winter 2006 MPA, Public Financial Management — California State University, Fullerton 4.0 GPA (Member Phi Kappa Phi) - 2003 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

4. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice De-briefing Suspects: An Analysis of the Crime Control Tactic of Gathering Criminal Intelligence from Arrested Person (LAPD Intranet, September 1999). Co-Authored Change in Public Safety Organizations: It’s a Cultural Thing (October 2003). Five Tactics for Taking Civil Service Examinations (June 2004). Police Technology (Prentice Hall, 2004). Editor, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Newsletter 2003 to Present Redefining Law Enforcement’s Mobile Office Mobile Government, September 2004. Interoperability and Air to Ground Communications Airbeat Magazine, September 2004. Current Project – co-authoring a text book on “Homeland Security”

5. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice 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 DEPARTMENT1980-2003 LIEUTENANT (1997-- 2004) SERGEANT (1988 – 1997) POLICE OFFICER (1980 – 1988)

6. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice 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

7. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Course Objectives: (Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 300)(Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 300) This course provides an overview and analysis of the evolving and conflicting purposes and practices associated with the topics of criminology, crime and delinquency with an emphasis on contemporary strategies for the prevention, remediation and control of crime and delinquency.This course provides an overview and analysis of the evolving and conflicting purposes and practices associated with the topics of criminology, crime and delinquency with an emphasis on contemporary strategies for the prevention, remediation and control of crime and delinquency.

8. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Learning Goals: Understand the scientific method and the use of the scientific method in the construction of theory; and, the differences between theory and factual knowledge.Understand the scientific method and the use of the scientific method in the construction of theory; and, the differences between theory and factual knowledge. Develop skills to analyze, critique and construct theory.Develop skills to analyze, critique and construct theory. Understand the historical, social and political background of the development of theories on crime.Understand the historical, social and political background of the development of theories on crime. Be able to compare and contrast the various theories, their use and expected outcomes in criminal justice policy and decision making.Be able to compare and contrast the various theories, their use and expected outcomes in criminal justice policy and decision making. Increase the student’s analytical, research and writing skills through exposure to academic, research and practitioner writings.Increase the student’s analytical, research and writing skills through exposure to academic, research and practitioner writings. Increase the student’s information literacy skills.Increase the student’s information literacy skills.

9. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Required Text Book: (Available at the Titan Bookstore) Criminology with Making the Grade Student CD-ROM and PowerWeb, 5th Edition, Freda Adler, Gerhard O. W Mueller, William S Laufer, ©2004

10. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Course Requirements: The following responsibilities apply to all students:The following responsibilities apply to all students: –Attend class and take notes. –Read and prepare to discuss the assigned reading by the dates identified in the course syllabus. –Complete three exams (at fifth week, mid-term and final). –Prepare and deliver a presentation. –Prepare 5-7 page, academically sound, paper on an issue identified by the instructor. –Participate in class activities and discussions.

11. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Method of Evaluation: Exam One10%Exam One10% Exam Two (Mid-Term)20%Exam Two (Mid-Term)20% Exam Three10%Exam Three10% Final20%Final20% Issue Paper20%Issue Paper20% Website Presentation10%Website Presentation10% Participation10%Participation10% Semester Total100%Semester Total100%

12. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Grades: A 94-100% A- 90-93% B+ 87-89% B 84-86% B- 80-83% C+ 77-79% C 70-76% D+ 67-69% D 64-66% D- 60-63% F Below 60 Grades: In accordance with University Policy Statement (UPS) 300.020 the +/- system of grading will be used in this course:

13. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice 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 four (4) 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.

14. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice 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.

15. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Exam One, Two 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.

16. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Issue Paper Students will be required to prepare a typed, 5-7 page analysis of a course related issue. The issue topic is posted on the course website. 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 five sources, not including the text book. The instructor will provide more information concerning Issue Paper expectations during class. The paper will graded on content as well as exposition.

17. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Final Examination The final examination will consist of two essay questions and will be cumulative. Shortly after the Mid-Term, and as a means of preparing for the final, the instructor will provide the students with five essay questions, two of which will be the final examination. Although this is not an “open book” test, students may use any notes they took during class or while studying for the final examination. They must be the students notes – refer to the syllabus section on ethical conduct for further information.

18. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Participation AttendanceAttendance LogLog ForumForum 10%

19. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice No Extra Credit

20. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice DateClass Main SubjectCommentReviewed 8.23Course OrientationThis log can be downloaded at the course website. Participation Log

21. Copyright 2007 Raymond E. Foster, Hi Tech Criminal Justice Companion Website http://www.hitechcj.com/crime-criminological- theory/index.html

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26. Threaded Discussion Register and create a user name that is your first initial, last name, and the word "CJ31507." If I were creating that user name I would be rfostercj31507.Register and create a user name that is your first initial, last name, and the word "CJ31507." If I were creating that user name I would be rfostercj31507. Click here to find the first threaded discussion assignment.Click here to find the first threaded discussion assignment. After you have posted, you must respond to a post made by another student.After you have posted, you must respond to a post made by another student.

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