CRJS 2601 01: Policing < Youngstown State University

CRJS 2601 - Policing

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41952,
Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Samantha Richardson

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor Samantha Richardson

Instructor Professional Qualifications: Master’s, Criminal Justice, Youngstown State University Graduate Certificate, Homeland Security Studies, Youngstown State University Bachelor’s, Criminal Justice, Youngstown State University Youngstown State University Police Academy Graduate

Instructor Office Location: Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Department, Cushwa Hall, 2161

Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3279

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Course Description

2601. Policing. The evolution, structure, and function of modern police organizations; the role of police in a democratic society; the impact of social, political, and economic influences; contemporary practices and controversies. Prereq.: CRJS 1500. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group	Title	Author	ISBN
Required	POLICE IN AMERICA	STEVEN BRANDL	978107187823R180, 3rd, 24

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.

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How to Succeed in This Course

Attendance Expectations

Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

University Policies

Fall 2026 Course Schedule

Week of	Reading(s)	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24	Chapters' 1 and 2	Textbook Topics	Please read Chapters’ 1 and 2 in your textbook. Introduction Discussion due 08/30/26 by 11:59pm Module 1 Discussion – Initial discussion due 08/30/26 by 11:59pm; responses due 08/27/26 by 11:59pm Module 1 Assignment due 08/30/26 by 11:59pm
8/31	Chapters' 3 and 4	Textbook Topics	Please read Chapters’ 3 and 4 in your textbook. Module 2 Discussion – Initial discussion due 09/03/26 by 11:59pm; responses due 09/06/26 by 11:59pm Module 2 Assignment due 09/06/26 by 11:59pm
9/7	Chapters' 5 and 6	Textbook Topics	Please read Chapters’ 5 and 6 in your textbook. Module 3 Discussion – Initial discussion due 09/10/26 by 11:59pm; responses due 09/13/26 by 11:59pm Module 3 Assignment due 09/13/26 by 11:59pm
9/14	Chapters' 7 and 8	Textbook Topics	Please read Chapters’ 7 and 8 in your textbook. Module 4 Discussion – Initial discussion due 09/17/26 by 11:59pm; responses due 09/20/26 Midterm Exam due 09/20/26 by 11:59pm (The exam will cover Chapters’ 1-8)
9/21	Chapters' 9 and 10	Textbook Topics	Please read Chapters’ 9 and 10 in your textbook. Module 5 Discussion – Initial discussion due 09/24/26 by 11:59pm; responses due 09/27/26 by 11:59pm. Module 5 Assignment due 09/27/26by 11:59pm
9/28	Chapters' 11 and 12	Textbook Topics	Please read Chapters’ 11 and 12 in your textbook. Module 6 Discussion – Initial discussion due 10/01/26 by 11:59pm; responses due 10/04/26 by 11:59pm. Module 6 Assignment due 10/04/26 by 11:59pm
10/5	Chapters' 13, 14, and 15	Textbook Topics	FINAL EXAM DUE THURSDAY 10/08/26 by 11:59pm (The exam will cover Chapters’ 9-15)

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.

CRJS 2601 01: Policing