1. Minorities and the Criminal Justice System Course Orientation and Introduction

2. 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. 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) - 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. “De-briefing Suspects: An Analysis of the Crime Control Tactic of Gathering Criminal Intelligence from Arrested Persons” LAPD Intranet, September 1999. “Police Technology” Prentice Hall, July 2004. “Five Tactics for Taking Civil Service Multiple Choice Examinations” www.hitechcj.com, January 2004. “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 2004. “Air-to-Ground Communications” Airbeat Magazine, October 2004. “Returning to the Scene of the Crime: High Definition Survey Technology and Law Enforcement” Government Technology Magazine, March 2005. Publications

5. “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)” www.hitechcj.com, 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.

6. 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 – Founding Board Chair LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT1980-2003 LIEUTENANT (1997-- 2004) SERGEANT (1988 – 1997) POLICE OFFICER (1980 – 1988)

7. 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

8. Course Objectives: This course provides an overview and discussion of the themes and issues surrounding the relationship between minority groups and the criminal justice system. The course focuses on overt, institutional and subtle racism and discrimination and its relationship to the criminal justice system. Subjects will include personnel and organizational policies, policing, corrections, juveniles and the courts.

9. Contact Me Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:45 AM to 12:45PM Monday, 5:30PM to 7PMOffice Location: UH541 Office Telephone: 909.599.7530 raymond@hitechcj.com

10. Learning Goals:  Place the issues of race and gender in the criminal justice system in a broader societal context by examining the historical developments of race and gender issues.  Explore the criminal justice system responses to minority groups  Understand the extent and differences in the nature and cause of crime by and against minority groups.  Develop an awareness and understanding of different cultures.

11. Required Text Books: (Available at the Titan Bookstore) With Justice for All: Minorities and Women in Criminal Justice, Janice Joseph, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Dorothy L. Taylor, University of Miami: 2003 ISBN No. 0-13-033463-4 / Prentice HallWith Justice for All: Minorities and Women in Criminal Justice, Janice Joseph, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Dorothy L. Taylor, University of Miami: 2003 ISBN No. 0-13-033463-4 / Prentice Hall Multicultural Law Enforcement: Strategies for Peacekeeping in a Diverse Society, 3/E Robert M. Shusta, Deena R. Levine, Herbert Z. Wong, Philip R. Harris: 2005 ISBN No. 0-13-113307-1 / Prentice HallMulticultural Law Enforcement: Strategies for Peacekeeping in a Diverse Society, 3/E Robert M. Shusta, Deena R. Levine, Herbert Z. Wong, Philip R. Harris: 2005 ISBN No. 0-13-113307-1 / Prentice Hall

12. Required Supplemental Readings: What is a Minority Group? Based on Richard T. Schaefer, Racial and Ethnic Groups 5 - 10 (1993).What is a Minority Group? Based on Richard T. Schaefer, Racial and Ethnic Groups 5 - 10 (1993).What is a Minority Group?What is a Minority Group? Creation and Consequences of Minority Group Status, Based on Richard T. Schaefer, Racial and Ethnic Groups 18 – 34 (1993).Creation and Consequences of Minority Group Status, Based on Richard T. Schaefer, Racial and Ethnic Groups 18 – 34 (1993).Creation and Consequences of Minority Group StatusCreation and Consequences of Minority Group Status What is Race? Ian F. Haney Lopez, The Social Construction of Race: Some Observations on Illusion, Fabrication, and Choice, 29 Harvard Civil Rights- Civil Liberties Law Review 1-62, 6-7, 11-17 (Winter, 1994)What is Race? Ian F. Haney Lopez, The Social Construction of Race: Some Observations on Illusion, Fabrication, and Choice, 29 Harvard Civil Rights- Civil Liberties Law Review 1-62, 6-7, 11-17 (Winter, 1994)What is Race?What is Race? Language of Closet Racism: An Illustration, Paul Gorski (2004)Language of Closet Racism: An Illustration, Paul Gorski (2004)Language of Closet Racism: An IllustrationLanguage of Closet Racism: An Illustration Defining Race Racism and Racial Discrimination, Vernellia R. Randall, Professor of Law, The University of Dayton, School of LawDefining Race Racism and Racial Discrimination, Vernellia R. Randall, Professor of Law, The University of Dayton, School of LawDefining Race Racism and Racial DiscriminationDefining Race Racism and Racial Discrimination Institutional Racism, Vernellia R. Randall, Professor of Law, The University of Dayton, School of LawInstitutional Racism, Vernellia R. Randall, Professor of Law, The University of Dayton, School of LawInstitutional RacismInstitutional Racism Domestic Violence Handbook, U.S. Department of Agriculture Safety, Health and Employee Welfare DivisionDomestic Violence Handbook, U.S. Department of Agriculture Safety, Health and Employee Welfare DivisionDomestic Violence HandbookDomestic Violence Handbook What is Community Orientated Policing?, Community Orientated Policing Services, Department of JusticeWhat is Community Orientated Policing?, Community Orientated Policing Services, Department of JusticeWhat is Community Orientated Policing?What is Community Orientated Policing?

13. Course Requirements: Attend class and take notes.Attend class and take notes. Read and prepare to discuss the assigned reading by the dates identified in the course syllabus.Read and prepare to discuss the assigned reading by the dates identified in the course syllabus. Prepare five “reaction papers” to subjects identified by the instructor.Prepare five “reaction papers” to subjects identified by the instructor. Complete a project paper.Complete a project paper. Complete a mid-term examination.Complete a mid-term examination. Complete the final examination.Complete the final examination.

14. Method of Evaluation: Reaction Papers50% (10% each)Reaction Papers50% (10% each) Mid Term Examination15%Mid Term Examination15% Mid Term Project Paper15%Mid Term Project Paper15% Final15%Final15% Participation5%Participation5%

15. 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 In accordance with University Policy Statement (UPS) 300.020 the +/- system of grading will be used in this course:

16. 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. This changes the syllabus!!!!

17. 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.

18. DateClass Main SubjectCommentReviewed 8.23Course OrientationThis log can be downloaded at the course website. Participation Log

19. Reaction Papers Students will be required to write five typed, 1-2 page reactions to subjects identified by the instructor. The instructor will provide more information concerning Issue Paper expectations during class. The paper will graded on content as well as exposition. The due dates of the reaction papers are listed on the syllabus and course website. Late papers will lose one letter grade per week. Papers more than three weeks late will not be accepted.

20. Reaction Papers Subject will be assigned.Subject will be assigned. It is your reaction to the material.It is your reaction to the material. It should be clear, concise and well-written.It should be clear, concise and well-written. –One or two paragraphs describing the subject –One or two paragraphs describing your interpretation of the subject. –The balance of the paper should describe your reaction to the subject based on your personal experience.

21. Project Paper Students will be required to write a typed, 3-5 page analysis of a course related issue identified by the instructor. The student will have a choice of ten issues (available on the course website and Blackboard). At a minimum it is expected that the students will produce an academically sound and properly formatted work (APA format is strongly encouraged). The instructor will provide more information concerning Issue Paper expectations during class. The paper will graded on content as well as exposition.

22. Mid Term Examination The mid-term examination consists of 50 short answer, true/false and multiple choice questions. It will cover all readings to the date indicated on the syllabus; including supplemental web-based readings.The mid-term examination consists of 50 short answer, true/false and multiple choice questions. It will cover all readings to the date indicated on the syllabus; including supplemental web-based readings.

23. Final Examination The final examination will consist of two essay questions and will be cumulative. 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.

37. General Stuff Start on time.Start on time. Class for one hour, 15 minute break, class for one hour and 15 minutes.Class for one hour, 15 minute break, class for one hour and 15 minutes. Reading before the lecture is critical.Reading before the lecture is critical. Participation will enhance your experience and learning.Participation will enhance your experience and learning.

38. Minorities and Criminal Justice