CRJS 4870 - Law Enforcement Administration
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41991,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Charles Van Dyke
Email: cjvandyke@ysu.edu
Course Description
4870. Law Enforcement Administration. Detailed examination of the administration of line and staff services of law enforcement agencies and the role of technology in administration. Must be a Criminal Justice major or have permission of chairperson. Prereq.: CRJS 3715 and senior standing. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Police Administration: Structures, Processes, and Behavior 10th ed. | Swanson, C., Territo, L., Taylor, R., & Liederbach, J. | 9780135728338 |
Optional, but strongly recommended. Quiz questions will be dirived from the information in the text book.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Chapter(s) 1 & 2 Swanson et al 10th ed. (2023) Quiz #1 Chapter(s) 1 & 2 Swanson et al 10th ed (2023) Topic 1 DQ 1 (Initial) Topic 1 DQ 2 (Initial) Topic 1 DQ 1 (Responsive) Topic 1 DQ 2 (Responsive |
The Evolution of Law Enforcement Administration | 10/24/2026 |
| 10/26 | Chapter(s) 9 & 12 Swanson et al 10 ed. (2023) Quiz #2 Chapter(s) 9 & 12 Swanson et al 10th ed. (2023) Topic 2 DQ1 (Initial) Topic 2 DQ 1 Responsive) |
Financial Management | 10/31/2026 |
| 11/2 | Chapter(s) 5 & 6 Swanson et al 10 ed. (2023) Quiz #3 Chapter(s) 5 & 6 Swanson et al 10th ed. (2023) Topic 3 DQ1 (Initial) Topic 3 DQ 1 Responsive) |
Organizational Theory and Design | 11/07/2026 |
| 11/9 | Chapter(s) 10 & 11 Swanson et al 10 ed. (2023) Quiz #4 Chapter(s) 10 & 11 Swanson et al 10th ed. (2023) Topic 4 DQ1 (Initial) Topic 4 DQ 1 Responsive) |
Communications | 11/14/2026 |
| 11/16 | Chapter(s) 4 & 8 Swanson et al 10 ed. (2023) Quiz #5 Chapter(s) 4 & 8 Swanson et al 10th ed. (2023) Topic 5 DQ1 (Initial) Topic 5 DQ 1 Responsive) |
Human Resource Management | 11/21/2026 |
| 11/23 | Chapter(s) 13 & 14 Swanson et al 10 ed. (2023) Topic 6 DQ1 (Initial) Topic 6 DQ 1 Responsive) Topic 6 Benchmark Assignment #1 |
Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement Administration | 11/28/2026 |
| 11/30 | Chapter(s) 3 & 7 Swanson et al 10 ed. (2023) Quiz #5 Chapter(s) 3 & 7 Swanson et al 10th ed. (2023) Topic 7 DQ1 (Initial) Topic 7 DQ 1 Responsive) |
Politics and Law Enforcement Administration | 12/05/2026 |
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.