LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Define and operationalize concepts specific to policing.
• Describe the history, structures and purpose of policing in the United States
• Discuss the role of police in the administration of justice in contemporary U.S. society.

Tasks

1. Review the Lectures and Key Terms for
   • Early History of Policing (Sec 4.1)
   • Structure and Nature of Policing (Sec 4.2)
   • Police Methods (Sec 4.3)
   • Investigations and Specialized Units (Sec 4.4)
   • Legal Environment of Policing (Sec 4.5)**
2. Complete the BlackBoard Quizzes for lectures and Key Terms Sec 4.1 – 4.5
3. Read Policing (Sec 6.1 – 6.7)
   • 6.1. Policing in Ancient Times
   • 6.2. Sir Robert Peel 
   • 6.3. Policing Eras
   • 6.4. Levels of Policing and Role of Police
   • 6.5. Recruitment and Hiring in Policing
   • 6.6. Recruitment and Hiring Websites for Future Careers
   • 6.7. Police Misconduct, Accountability, and Corruption
4. Complete the Police Misconduct, Accountability, and Corruption Critical ThInking Questions Exercise*
5. Watch A Conversation on the Constitution with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor: Search and Seizure(17 min)***
6. Watch Right to Remain Silent: Miranda v. Arizona (25min)***
7. Read Policing Current Issues (Sec 6.8 – 6.14):
   • 6.8. Police Shootings
   • 6.9. Use of Force and Vehicle Pursuits
   • 6.10. Stereotypes in Policing
   • 6.11. Accountability
   • 6.12. Internal Affairs and Discipline
   • 6.13. Body Cameras
   • 6.14. Myth: “Police Only Write Speeding Tickets to Harass Citizens and it is Entrapment.”*
8. Write a reflection on the “Stereotyping or Terry Stop” Example*
9. Write a reflection on the When an Officer Does Something Illegal Example*
10. Complete the  Police Body Cameras: What Do You See Exercise*

Sources:

*Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System: Open Oregon Educational Resources

**Criminal Justice: An Overview of the System: Adam McKee

***Annenberg Classroom

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