Description:

Topics of special interest include the techniques public service agencies use to operate crime-prevention programs and provide technically accurate, cost-effective security recommendations to the community. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of basic crime prevention concepts.
2. Use crime risk management techniques in evaluating risks.
3. Describe capabilities and limitations of special security devices, systems and procedures.
4. Perform security surveys assessing risks and making cost-effective recommendations.
5. Identify management and administrative issues involved in the operation of a crime prevention unit.
6. Work with other governmental agencies involved in reducing criminal opportunity.
7. Cite factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends).
8. Explain fundamental principles, generalizations or theories.
9. Develop specific skills, competencies and points of view needed by professionals in the field closely related to this course.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Unit One
   A. Introduction to Crime Prevention (Chapter 1)
      1. Describe the meaning of crime prevention.
      2. Explain how crime prevention works.
      3. Define the crime prevention practitioner.
   B. The Evolution of Crime Prevention (Chapter 2)
      1. Overview ancient tradition.
      2. Overview English tradition.
      3. Describe crime prevention in America.
      4. Contrast crime prevention and criminology.
      5. Compare crime prevention and the police mission.
      6. List and explain the assumptions of crime prevention.
   C. Roles in Crime Prevention (Chapter 3)
      1. Cite the various roles of the practitioner.
      2. Cite the roles of others.

II. Unit Two
   A. Designing Crime Risk Management Systems (Chapter 4)
      1. Define crime risk management.
      2. Cite the client of crime risk management.
      3. Describe the client-practitioner relationship.
      4. Define crime pattern analysis.
      5. Cite concerns with conducting the security survey.
      6. Explain the process for determination of probable maximum loss.
      7. Overview designing the crime risk management system.
      8. Discuss possible recommendations to clients.
   B. Security Devices and Procedures (Chapter 5)
      1. List and discuss physical security systems.
      2. Describe boundary markers as barriers.
      3. List various perimeter barriers and define the 10 considerations
for the following:
         a. Roofs
         b. Walls
         c. Perimeter access system
         d. Internal barriers
         e. Building security codes
         f. Electronic security codes
         g. Surveillance systems
         h. Intrusion detection systems
         i. Security procedures
         j. Asset control
         k. External security
         l. Security system protection
      4. List and describe security survey guidelines.

III. Unit Three
   A. Applying Environmental Design Concepts (Chapter 6)
      1. Discuss the transition from client to community.
      2. Describe the levels of physical design application.
      3. Review crime risk reduction through physical design.
      4. Discuss crime risk reduction in the future physical environment.
      5. Describe crime risk reduction by users of the physical
environment.
      6. Explain crime prevention through environmental design.
   B. Developing Citizen Participation (Chapter 7)
      1. Describe citizen-police cooperation.
      2. Overview the preparation phase.
      3. Contrast the various citizen participation strategies.
      4. Discuss the model approach to neighborhood organization.
   C. Planning the Community Program (Chapter 8)
      1. Describe methods of designing the organization.
      2. Define crime problems and list priorities.
      3. Describe methods for developing program objectives.

IV. Unit Four
   A. Managing the Community Program (Chapter 9)
      1. Review manpower resources.
      2. Identify financial and other resources.
      3. Analyze performance and cost control measures.
      4. Define impact measure.
      5. Discuss work assignments.
      6. List and discuss reporting mechanisms.
   B. Evaluating Impact (Chapter 10)
      1. Discuss the purpose of evaluation.
      2. Discuss cause and effect.
      3. List and describe specific impacts.
      4. Describe the total impact.
      5. Cite the evaluation resources.
   C. Discuss the Potential of Crime Prevention in the Future

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

      Three announced examinations
      Unannounced quizzes
      In-class and homework assignments
      Term project
      Two article reviews

Grade Criteria:
      90-100% = A
      80- 89% = B
      70- 79% = C
      65- 69% = D
       0- 64% = F

Caveats:

1. Students will need basic word processing and Internet searching skills for the completion of some papers, exercises and projects.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.