M5
Overview and Learning Materials
Police and Crime; Advances in Police Strategy
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Module Overview
Chapter 9: The police and crime
- Discuss the police role in relation to crime control and effectiveness
- Address police responsibilities in crime prevention and criminal apprehension
- Describe the criminal investigation process
- Address policing drug-related offenses, gangs, career offenders, gun offenses, hate crimes, and terrorism
Chapter 10: Advances in police strategy
- Address driving forces for changing police strategies
- Discuss community-oriented policing, problem-oriented policing, and zero-tolerance policing strategies in terms of implementation and effectiveness
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Learning Materials
For this learning module, please study the following materials. You will need to understand the concepts presented here to complete the assignments.
Reading
- Read Textbook Chapter 9 and 10
- Chapter 9: The police and crime
- Chapter 10: Advances in police strategy
Media
- Community-Oriented Policing Services Office (COPS Office) – (https://cops.usdoj.gov/aboutcops)Links to an external site.
- Links to an external site.The COPS Office is housed in the US Department of Justice and is dedicated to furthering the practice of community-oriented policing in agencies throughout the nation. Their website provides several COP guidebooks, technical assistance, and training for police agencies.
- Center for Problem-Oriented Policing (POP Center) – (http://www.popcenter.org/)Links to an external site.
- Links to an external site.The POP Center is designed to provide tools for policing agencies to address community problems using a problem-oriented policing strategy. Their website provides several guides for using the POP strategy in general and to address specific problems.
- TED Talk – I love being a police officer, but we need reformLinks to an external site. [12:57]
- BJA Problem Oriented SMART Policing WebinarLinks to an external site. [1:14:54]
Lectures
Prior to watching the lectures below, download the attached PowerPoints above. On your own, attempt to answer the questions within. The following lectures will cover the answers to those questions. By attempting to address the questions ahead of time, this will help provide you with an understanding of your knowledge of the topic prior to reviewing the lectures below.
Lecture 11 – Detective and CSI
Lecture 12 – COP and POP
M5: Writing Assignment 3 SEE below
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M5 Assignment
Writing Assignment 3
STEP 2: Write a response to each of the following questions in 450-700 words.
Respond to each of the following:
- What are some of the reasons police officers choose not to file a police report? What are the consequences of unfounding a crime? Give examples of legitimate and illegitimate reasons for un-founding a crime.
- Explain the four impetuses for developing Community Oriented and Problem Oriented Policing strategies. Describe how each demonstrated the need for change in policing.
- Explain the SARA problem solving process. Be sure to address each stage and provide examples.
Description
OverviewFormatting GuidelinesHow to Submit
Overview
In this assignment, you will write a 450-700 word essay responding to the Module 5 prompts.
Instructions
This assignment will help you to demonstrate your mastery of the important concepts from the module.
- This assignment should take between 120- to 240-minutes to complete.
- Complete the assigned reading and watch the lectures before attempting this assignment or it will take much longer.
- Be direct – answer the questions that are asked.
STEP 1: Complete your reading and review of the Module learning materials.
This assignment requires you to have completed the readings and review of the learning materials in this Module.
- It is recommended that you take notes on your review of the learning materials.
- One strategy that can help to expedite the assignment is to keep the question on hand as you read. This allows you to note information in the reading and lectures related to the information, which can help expedite the writing labor you’ll do in this assignment.
STEP 2: Write a response to each of the following questions in 450-700 words.
STEP 3: Submit your response to Canvas
Rubric
Writing Assignment Rubric
| Writing Assignment Rubric | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent | 25 to >15.0 pts Proficient The main ideas are clear, relevant, and insightful. Fully addresses each component of the question and provides relevant examples. 15 to >5.0 pts Competent Main ideas are somewhat clear; somewhat address all components of the question; provides some examples. 5 to >0 pts Novice The main idea is unclear or unrelated to the question. The response does not address all components of the question or provide examples. | 25 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization | 15 to >10.0 pts Proficient The response is well organized and flows smoothly. The response includes a clear introduction, transitions, and conclusion. 10 to >5.0 pts Competent The response is somewhat well organized but is a bit choppy in areas. The response has an introduction, transitions, and conclusions. 5 to >0 pts Novice The organization of the response is unclear and is missing introductory, transitional, or concluding sentences. | 15 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics | 10 to >5.0 pts Proficient The response is grammatically correct and written in full sentences. Spelling errors are rare. The response references all relevant materials and includes proper citations. 5 to >2.5 pts Competent The response contains occasional spelling or grammar errors. Sentences are a bit choppy. The response misses some relevant materials and/or citations. 2.5 to >0 pts Novice The response has poor spelling and grammar. The response is written in incomplete sentences or in an improper tone. The response does not include relevant materials and/or lacks citations. | 10 pts |
| Total Points: 50 | ||
