CJ201 Community Policing In the United States
Humanities
Police Systems and Practices – Assignment 2
Community Policing and Crime Reduction
Please address the following tasks in a 2-3-page essay, complete with a title page, reference page and citations.
1. Define and explain community policing as currently practiced in the U.S.
2. From your review of the U.S. Department of Justice Investigation of the Ferguson Police Department – 4 MARCH 2015:
- What were the main criticisms of community policing in Ferguson?
- What steps can communities take to make community policing a successful strategy for law enforcement?
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rubric
| Exemplary | Proficient | Developing | Beginning | Inadequate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehension of Assignment |
Points Range:18 (18.00%) – 20 (20.00%) Addressed the question completely and thoroughly. Provided additional supporting evidence, demonstrating a full comprehension of subject matter. |
Points Range:16 (16.00%) – 17 (17.00%) Addressed the question(s) completely and thoroughly. |
Points Range:14 (14.00%) – 15 (15.00%) Addressed the majority of the question(s). |
Points Range:12 (12.00%) – 13 (13.00%) Addressed minimal portions of the question(s). |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 11(11.00%) Did not address the question(s). |
| Application of Course Knowledge and Content |
Points Range:18 (18.00%) – 20 (20.00%) Thorough technical application of course knowledge and content in a complete and concise manner. |
Points Range:16 (16.00%) – 17 (17.00%) Technical application of course knowledge and content is mostly accurate, concise and complete. |
Points Range:14 (14.00%) – 15 (15.00%) Technical application of course knowledge and content is partially accurate, concise and complete. |
Points Range:12 (12.00%) – 13 (13.00%) Technical application of course knowledge and content is minimally accurate, concise and complete. |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 11(11.00%) Technical application of course knowledge and content is inaccurate and incomplete. |
| Organization of Ideas |
Points Range:18 (18.00%) – 20 (20.00%) Original ideas are effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order throughout the entire assignment. Includes adequate and appropriate supporting evidence. |
Points Range:16 (16.00%) – 17 (17.00%) Original ideas are effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order within a majority of the assignment. Includes acceptable supporting evidence |
Points Range:14 (14.00%) – 15 (15.00%) Original ideas are partially developed and presented in a somewhat logical, sequential order. Inadequate supporting evidence. |
Points Range:12 (12.00%) – 13 (13.00%) Original ideas are not present and/or not presented in a logical, sequential order. Organization is difficult to follow throughout the assignment. Lacks supporting evidence. |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 11(11.00%) Little to no original ideas or organization present throughout the entire assignment. Lacks supporting evidence. |
| Writing Skills |
Points Range:18 (18.00%) – 20 (20.00%) Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are flawless, including proficient demonstration of citations and formatting throughout the entire assignment. |
Points Range:16 (16.00%) – 17 (17.00%) Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are accurate including demonstration of citations and formatting within a majority of the assignment. |
Points Range:14 (14.00%) – 15 (15.00%) Partial errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) including demonstration of citations and formatting within minimal portions of the assignment. |
Points Range:12 (12.00%) – 13 (13.00%) Multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), inaccurate demonstration of citations and formatting. |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 11(11.00%) Assignment is incomprehensible due to multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation). No demonstration of citations or formatting present. |
| Research Skills |
Points Range:18 (18.00%) – 20 (20.00%) Accurate and applicable use of resources relevant to the subject matter that enhance the overall assignment. |
Points Range:16 (16.00%) – 17 (17.00%) Appropriate use of resources relevant to the subject matter. |
Points Range:14 (14.00%) – 15 (15.00%) Adequate use of resources, not all resources relevant to the subject matter. |
Points Range:12 (12.00%) – 13 (13.00%) Minimal use of resources relevant to the subject matter. |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 11(11.00%) No evidence of resources apparent. |
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