Police and the Community A.Sc Criminal Justice 2017 Outline PDF

THE COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF JAMAICA COURSE NAME: Police and the Community COURSE CODE: CJUS1202 CREDITS: 3 CONTACT HOURS: 45 (45 hours theory) PRE-REQUISITE(S): Introduction to Criminal Justice - CJUS1101...

THE COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF JAMAICA COURSE NAME: Police and the Community COURSE CODE: CJUS1202 CREDITS: 3 CONTACT HOURS: 45 (45 hours theory) PRE-REQUISITE(S): Introduction to Criminal Justice - CJUS1101 CO-REQUISITE(S): None SEMESTER: COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course serves to examine the relationship between the police and the communities they serve. The history and philosophy of the relationship between criminal justice agencies and the community as well as contemporary approaches to crime reduction will be discussed. The various community concerns as well as the internal and external barriers which prevent a collaborative relationship will be examined in detail. Prominence is placed on utilizing the resources of the criminal justice agencies in order to make recommendations for ways of working together to promote community crime prevention and reduction. COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of this course, you should be able to: 1. understand the concept of community justice 2. understand the importance of nurturing a positive partnership between the various criminal justice agencies and the community 3. understand the interrelationship between police and community 4. know the barriers to developing a positive and cooperative partnership between the various criminal justice agencies and the community 5. apply the concept of community justice to each component of the criminal justice system 6. research new and emerging trends in policing and the community relationships CCCJ-OCD/A.Sc Criminal Justice Implementation Version: 2.1 Issue Date: 2017 September Last updated: 2021 September 14 UNIT I – History of Law Enforcement and Community Relations Programs ( 8 hours) Learner Outcomes: At the end of this unit, you will be able to: 1. explain the concept of police community relations 2. describe the history of law enforcement and community relations programs 3. identify the role of the police in the community 4. recognize the different formal and informal groups that exist within the community Content: 1. police community relations 2. The history of law enforcement and community relations programs in Jamaica 3. The role of the police in the community a. According to citizenry, each brand of government and the police b. Police use of power and authority c. Police discretion 4. different formal and informal groups that exist within the community a. neighborhood watch b. youth clubs c. church d. community leaders e. service clubs UNIT II – Partnerships between the Criminal Justice System and Community (8 hours) Learner Outcomes: At the end of this unit, you will be able to: 1. evaluate the concept of community policing 2. identify ways in which to nurture a positive partnership between the various Criminal Justice agencies and the community 3. analyze the barriers to developing a positive and cooperative partnership between the police and the community 4. provide recommendations for removing the barriers to a positive relationship between the police and the community CCCJ-OCD/A.Sc Criminal Justice Implementation Version: 2.1 Issue Date: 2017 September Last updated: 2021 September 14 Content: 1. Concept of Community Policing a. Empowering the Community b. Successful Community Policing Programs c. Use of Communications Skills to enhance the relationships with the Community 2. Nurturing a positive partnership between criminal justice agencies and the community a. Ministry of Justice, Courts, Bar Association, Parole Board b. Police and community interactions, Community meetings c. Public relations and the media 3. Barriers to developing a positive partnership between the police and community 4. Recommendations for removing barriers in order to create a positive relationship UNIT III – Issues that Impact on Police Community Relations (10 hours) Learner Outcomes: At the end of this unit, you will be able to: 1. identify issues which affect the existence of a positive, cooperative partnership between criminal justice agencies and the community. 2. describe the actions necessary to effectively address crime in communities. Content: 1. Issues that affect the existence of a positive, cooperative partnership between criminal justice agencies and the community a. Professionalism and ethics – corruption etc. b. The charter of rights and human rights c. The relationship with NGOs d. use of lethal and non-lethal force e. offenders, dissenters, civil disobedience and rioters f. negative perception of the police by the community 2. actions necessary to effectively address crime in communities a. police patrols b. police and community interactions c. established neighbourhood watch program d. use of media and public relations CCCJ-OCD/A.Sc Criminal Justice Implementation Version: 2.1 Issue Date: 2017 September Last updated: 2021 September 14 UNIT IV – Police Community Relations with Specific Groups (8 hours) Learner Outcomes: At the end of this unit, you will be able to: 1. explain the importance of maintaining a good police-press relationship 2. give reasons for maintaining a good police-youth relationship 3. explain the importance of maintaining a good police relationship with elderly and special needs population 4. appraise methods and strategies that can be used to build good relationship with specific groups in the community 5. develop a police and community relations plan Content: 1. Police-press relationship a. provide press with information/bulletins b. access to police data 2. Police-youth relationship a. police youth groups/clubs b. police visiting schools and patrolling school zones etc. 3. Police relationship with elderly and special needs population a. elderly b. females c. returning residents d. physically/mentally challenged groups 4. Methods and strategies to build good relationship with specific groups in the community 5. Police and community relations plan UNIT IV – Concepts of Community and Restorative Justice (8 hours) Learner Outcomes: At the end of this unit, you will be able to: 1. explain the concepts of community justice and restorative justice 2. demonstrate use of alternative dispute resolution strategies in various scenarios that arises in the community CCCJ-OCD/A.Sc Criminal Justice Implementation Version: 2.1 Issue Date: 2017 September Last updated: 2021 September 14  Content: 1. Restorative Justice 2. Community Justice (e.g. vigilante, jungle justice) 3. Alternative Dispute Resolution strategies: a. Mediation b. Negotiation c. Arbitration UNIT V – Police Community Relations in the Technology Age (1 hours) Learner Outcomes: At the end of this unit, you will be able to: 1. validate how the police can use information communication technologies to improve relationship with the community Content: 1. ICT and police-community relationships CCCJ-OCD/A.Sc Criminal Justice Implementation Version: 2.1 Issue Date: 2017 September Last updated: 2021 September 14 METHODS OF DELIVERY: 1. Lectures 2. Discussions 3. Case study and analysis 4. Projects 5. Presentations 6. Role play 7. Problem solving 8. Debates 9. Research 10. YouTube Video Presentations 11. Guest Lecturers 12. Seminars METHODS OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION: 1. Coursework a. Police and Community Relations Plan 15% b. Research/presentation 15% c. Case study 10% 2. Final Examination 60% One compulsory case study Four (4) extended type questions to choose any two questions (2 hours) RESOURCE MATERIAL: Recommended Texts: David L. C. (2001). The Police and the Community (7th ed.) Publisher: Prentice Hall; NJ:USA Hunter, R.D. and Baker, T.D. (2011). Police Community Relations and the Administration of Justice (8th ed.) Pearson Higher Education, NJ: USA White, M.D. (2007). Current Issues and Controversies in Policing. Prentice Hall, NJ: USA Online Resources: Ebscohost Databases: http://www.ebscohost.com The Jamaica Constabulary Force: http://www.jcf.gov.jm Ministry of Justice Website: http://www.moj.gov.jm Interpol: http://www.interpol.int/en CCCJ-OCD/A.Sc Criminal Justice Implementation Version: 2.1 Issue Date: 2017 September Last updated: 2021 September 14