Mrs. Kitchens

Career Interview Project - Due May 13th

Foundations of Criminal Justice - Level 1 (periods 1st & 2nd) are to complete their last project of the semester, the Criminal Justice Interview Project.

Students may select any individual to interview as long as the individual is an employee or former employee of any part of the Criminal Justice System or Public Safety. (Police, Courts, Corrections, Fire, EMT, or Military PD)

             DUE:          WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009

Poster Format: 15x20in (portrait or landscape) posters can be created as a Driver's License, Id Card, Scrap Book Page, Trading Card, Wanted Poster, etc. and will include the following information -

• name, title and place of employment

• 5 creative interview questions and the professional's responses

• job responsibilities and hiring/education requirements

(Questions asking what their job responsibilities and hiring/education requirements do not count as part of the five interview questions. This information must be displayed separately)

Presentation Format: students will present their posters and interview experience in front of the class (5-10 mins).

View Sample Interview POSTERS... Some show as a 3D, as scrapbooks, as a driver's license, and some are just neatly organized with no theme.

Download a copy of the guidelines for further detailed information and scoring rubrics: Download interview_project.doc

Students may select any individual to interview as long as the individual is an employee or former employee of any part of the Criminal Justice System or Public Safety. (Police, Courts, Corrections, Fire, EMT, or Military PD)

             DUE:          WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009

Poster Format: 15x20in (portrait or landscape) posters can be created as a Driver's License, Id Card, Scrap Book Page, Trading Card, Wanted Poster, etc. and will include the following information -

• name, title and place of employment

• 5 creative interview questions and the professional's responses

• job responsibilities and hiring/education requirements

(Questions asking what their job responsibilities and hiring/education requirements do not count as part of the five interview questions. This information must be displayed separately)

Presentation Format: students will present their posters and interview experience in front of the class (5-10 mins).

View Sample Interview POSTERS... Some show as a 3D, as scrapbooks, as a driver's license, and some are just neatly organized with no theme.

Download a copy of the guidelines for further detailed information and scoring rubrics: Download interview_project.doc

Students may select any individual to interview as long as the individual is an employee or former employee of any part of the Criminal Justice System or Public Safety. (Police, Courts, Corrections, Fire, EMT, or Military PD)

             DUE:          WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009

Poster Format: 15x20in (portrait or landscape) posters can be created as a Driver's License, Id Card, Scrap Book Page, Trading Card, Wanted Poster, etc. and will include the following information -

• name, title and place of employment

• 5 creative interview questions and the professional's responses

• job responsibilities and hiring/education requirements

(Questions asking what their job responsibilities and hiring/education requirements do not count as part of the five interview questions. This information must be displayed separately)

Presentation Format: students will present their posters and interview experience in front of the class (5-10 mins).

View Sample Interview POSTERS... Some show as a 3D, as scrapbooks, as a driver's license, and some are just neatly organized with no theme.

Download a copy of the guidelines for further detailed information and scoring rubrics: Download interview_project.doc

Interview Project - Due 5-13-09

Foundations of Criminal Justice - Level 1 (periods 1st & 2nd) are to complete their last project of the semester, the Criminal Justice Interview Project.

Students may select any individual to interview as long as the individual is an employee or former employee of any part of the Criminal Justice System or Public Safety. (Police, Courts, Corrections, Fire, EMT, or Military PD)

             DUE:          WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009

Poster Format: 15x20in (portrait or landscape) posters can be created as a Driver's License, Id Card, Scrap Book Page, Trading Card, Wanted Poster, etc. and will include the following information -

• name, title and place of employment

• 5 creative interview questions and the professional's responses

• job responsibilities and hiring/education requirements

(Questions asking what their job responsibilities and hiring/education requirements do not count as part of the five interview questions. This information must be displayed separately)

Presentation Format: students will present their posters and interview experience in front of the class (5-10 mins).

Download a copy of the guidelines for further detailed information and scoring rubrics: Download interview_project.doc

Foundations of Criminal Justice - Level 1 (periods 1st & 2nd) are to complete their last project of the semester, the Criminal Justice Interview Project.

Students may select any individual to interview as long as the individual is an employee or former employee of any part of the Criminal Justice System or Public Safety. (Police, Courts, Corrections, Fire, EMT, or Military PD)

             DUE:          WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009

Poster Format: 15x20in (portrait or landscape) posters can be created as a Driver's License, Id Card, Scrap Book Page, Trading Card, Wanted Poster, etc. and will include the following information -

• name, title and place of employment

• 5 creative interview questions and the professional's responses

• job responsibilities and hiring/education requirements

(Questions asking what their job responsibilities and hiring/education requirements do not count as part of the five interview questions. This information must be displayed separately)

Presentation Format: students will present their posters and interview experience in front of the class (5-10 mins).

Download a copy of the guidelines for further detailed information and scoring rubrics: Download interview_project.doc

Unit 6 - The Courts Part 1

Students have left the police subsystem and are now indulging in the court subsytem of the Criminal Justice System. 

This unit discusses the difference between civil and criminal courts.  It also researches the various court systems such state and federal courts, limited and general jurisdiction courts, and specialty and magistrate courts. This unit also explores the professional careers of judgeships, prosecutors, defense attorneys, court clerks and baliffs.

Students will examine the roles of each member in the court room work group and understand the importance of their cooperative efforts.

4/14: Warm Up - Courts Pyramid Handout. Tiered Lesson "The Functions of the Court Systems" and questions on back. (available in class)

4/15: Warm Up - Terminology. Collaborative learning groups separate into peer teaching poster activities to learn the differences between state courts and federal courts.

4/16: Warm Up - Gallery Tour State and Federal Courts

Download State Court Overhead Notes

Download Federal Court Overhead Notes

Judges and Merit Selection - Little Book Download Notes - Judges

Download Judges in the Court System (power point) and Group Online Activity (available in class)

TBA: Warm Up - Terminology. Courtroom Work Groups Activity

TBA: Study Guide Download Unit 6 - The Court

TBA: Crimeball Review Game AND TEST & (Notebook Check)

Walt Disney - Summer Internships, College Program, & Careers

Parents and Students,

I came across this website during a training seminar and thought some may be interested in a fun opportunity to participate in an exciting summer work experience with Walt Disney (either in Florida or California).

Clink on the link for more information

http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/disneycollegeprogram/

Searches and Seizures - Level 3

4-14-09

Download SEARCH WARRANT: Template for Search Warrant Application (Resources for assistance: pg 227-230 in Criminal Justice in Action text, camera's, campus for possible search locations.
Activity - Locate and capture search area on camera. Using given scenario, apply for a search warrant by writing a warrant that includes the probable cause, scope of search and items to be seized.

Unit 5 - The Police: Part 2

Policing Part 2 is a very interesting unit. Students are able to design wanted posters using a program called "Faces". This program is what some law enforcement agencies use when reconstructing a suspect described by the victim.  We use real police documents to introduce a real Incident Report, Accident Report, and Daily Observation Sheet that our local county police agency uses on a daily basis.

We are learning about the following law enforcement agency details:

• Recruiting
• Background Requirements
• Training
• Blue Curtain and Police Cynicism
• Common Challenges to Policing
• Types and Styles of Policing and Patrols
• Reports and Legal Documentation
• Mechanics of Arrests and Arrests with and without Warrants

Students, during this unit, please refer to the absentee folders in the classroom located on the student work table for all missed assignments as this particular post will not be updated daily.

Little Books:

Recruiting, Profiles & Training - Download notes_recruting_training.pub;

Download recruiting_training_subculture.ppt

Ethics and Authority -

Download notes_ethics_and_authority.pub;

Download ethics_authority.ppt

Report Writing -

Download notes_report_writing.pub;

Download report_writing.ppt

Arrests -

Download notes_arrests_level_1.pub

Download arrests_level_1.ppt

The Purpose of the Patrol: Review Handout - LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE FIELD

Download review_le_in_the_field.doc; L/E IN THE FIELD KEY -

Download le_in_the_field_key.doc

 "Us vs. Them" Mentality - Police Subculture Review Handout:

Download police_subculture.doc ; POLICE SUBCULTURE KEY -

Download police_subculture_key.doc

Fingerprinting/Booking Procedures Introduction Lab & Fingerprint Processing and Lifting Lab

 

3/30: Download a copy of the Notebook Check Rubric for the end of unit assessment day - Download Level 1 - due 4-1-09

 

3/30: Download a studyguide for this unit's review. Download unit_5_the_police_part_ii.doc;  KEY - Download Unit 5 KEY

3/31: Crime Ball Review Game

4/1: Test, Notebook Check; Don't forget WEDNESDAY WORK is due 4/1. 

Policing Part 2 is a very interesting unit. Students are able to design wanted posters using a program called "Faces". This program is what some law enforcement agencies use when reconstructing a suspect described by the victim.  We use real police documents to introduce a real Incident Report, Accident Report, and Daily Observation Sheet that our local county police agency uses on a daily basis.

We are learning about the following law enforcement agency details:

• Recruiting
• Background Requirements
• Training
• Blue Curtain and Police Cynicism
• Common Challenges to Policing
• Types and Styles of Policing and Patrols
• Reports and Legal Documentation
• Mechanics of Arrests and Arrests with and without Warrants

Students, during this unit, please refer to the absentee folders in the classroom located on the student work table for all missed assignments as this particular post will not be updated daily.

Little Books:

Recruiting, Profiles & Training - Download notes_recruting_training.pub;

Download recruiting_training_subculture.ppt

Ethics and Authority -

Download notes_ethics_and_authority.pub;

Download ethics_authority.ppt

Report Writing -

Download notes_report_writing.pub;

Download report_writing.ppt

Arrests -

Download notes_arrests_level_1.pub

Download arrests_level_1.ppt

The Purpose of the Patrol: Review Handout - LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE FIELD

Download review_le_in_the_field.doc; L/E IN THE FIELD KEY -

Download le_in_the_field_key.doc

 "Us vs. Them" Mentality - Police Subculture Review Handout:

Download police_subculture.doc ; POLICE SUBCULTURE KEY -

Download police_subculture_key.doc

Fingerprinting/Booking Procedures Introduction Lab & Fingerprint Processing and Lifting Lab

 

3/30: Download a copy of the Notebook Check Rubric for the end of unit assessment day - Download Level 1 - due 4-1-09

 

3/30: Download a studyguide for this unit's review. Download unit_5_the_police_part_ii.doc;  KEY - Download Unit 5 KEY

3/31: Crime Ball Review Game

4/1: Test, Notebook Check; Don't forget WEDNESDAY WORK is due 4/1. 

Policing Part 2 is a very interesting unit. Students are able to design wanted posters using a program called "Faces". This program is what some law enforcement agencies use when reconstructing a suspect described by the victim.  We use real police documents to introduce a real Incident Report, Accident Report, and Daily Observation Sheet that our local county police agency uses on a daily basis.

We are learning about the following law enforcement agency details:

• Recruiting
• Background Requirements
• Training
• Blue Curtain and Police Cynicism
• Common Challenges to Policing
• Types and Styles of Policing and Patrols
• Reports and Legal Documentation
• Mechanics of Arrests and Arrests with and without Warrants

Students, during this unit, please refer to the absentee folders in the classroom located on the student work table for all missed assignments as this particular post will not be updated daily.

Little Books:

Recruiting, Profiles & Training - Download notes_recruting_training.pub;

Download recruiting_training_subculture.ppt

Ethics and Authority -

Download notes_ethics_and_authority.pub;

Download ethics_authority.ppt

Report Writing -

Download notes_report_writing.pub;

Download report_writing.ppt

Arrests -

Download notes_arrests_level_1.pub

Download arrests_level_1.ppt

The Purpose of the Patrol: Review Handout - LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE FIELD

Download review_le_in_the_field.doc; L/E IN THE FIELD KEY -

Download le_in_the_field_key.doc

Policing Part 2 is a very interesting unit. Students are able to design wanted posters using a program called "Faces". This program is what some law enforcement agencies use when reconstructing a suspect described by the victim.  We use real police documents to introduce a real Incident Report, Accident Report, and Daily Observation Sheet that our local county police agency uses on a daily basis.

We are learning about the following law enforcement agency details:

 "Us vs. Them" Mentality - Police Subculture Review Handout:

Download police_subculture.doc ; POLICE SUBCULTURE KEY -

Download police_subculture_key.doc

Fingerprinting/Booking Procedures Introduction Lab & Fingerprint Processing and Lifting Lab

 

3/30: Download a copy of the Notebook Check Rubric for the end of unit assessment day - Download Level 1 - due 4-1-09

 

3/30: Download a studyguide for this unit's review. Download unit_5_the_police_part_ii.doc;  KEY - Download Unit 5 KEY

3/31: Crime Ball Review Game

4/1: Test, Notebook Check; Don't forget WEDNESDAY WORK is due 4/1. 

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The Defenders Bowl (April 11th at POPE HS Kickoff at 4pm)

The Atlanta Defenders will host the Charlotte Cobras at POPE HIGH SCHOOL on April 11, 2009 to raise money benefiting Georgia's Safe Kids charity organization. 

Kickoff is at 4pm.  Adults $10.00, Students w/ ID $5.00, Kids 5 and under are FREE.

Crime Dawgz will assist on and off the field with chains, water, marketing, admissions, security, concessions, and other opportunities.  Visit www.atlantadefenders.com to learn more about the Atlanta Defenders and the National Public Safety Football League.

Atlanta's Heroes (Police, Fire, and EMT's) hope you and your family come out to support this great cause and watch as your Heroes engage in a fun, family oriented yet competitive full contact football competition!

Want to volunteer on Game Day?  Contact Erika Kitchens at erika.kitchens@cobbk12.org

Can't wait until April???  Come watch March 28th, Kickoff at 6:00pm at Pebblebrook High School as they take on the Central Texas Wolfpack. (Update: Crime Dawgz helped raise $600+ just from admissions this weekend in the pouring rain!  Thanks Crime Dawgz!)

 

  Download Game Day Flyers and Take them with YOU! Download Texas Game Flyer 3-28-09v2

Download Charlotte Game Flyer 4-11-09

The Police Part 1

This unit introduces the history of policing and we discuss the different policing era's. We'll also look at the basic foundations of policing and law enforcement to include:

• Aspects of Policing (Limited Authority, Local Control, Fragmented Organization)
• Police Functions, Policies, and Actions
• Styles of Policing (Watchman, Legalistic, Service)
• Discretion
• Domestic Violence - Risks and Dangers to Officers, Victim Stats
• Challenges of Multicultural Societies and Special Populations

2/24 - Intro to Policing Mission

2/25 - English Roots Handout and Word Journal introducing new terminology to support the content learned throughout the unit. Download English Roots Handout ; Download Police Unit

2/26 - Media Center and Reflection on Project

3/2 - Latent Fingerprint Developing, Crime Theories and Faces Software.  A technical skill lesson introducing skills needed for critical thinking and problem solving.  Students absent can make up lab after school by making an appointment with Mrs. Kitchens.  An alternate book assignment may replace lab activity if needed.  See Mrs. Kitchens

3/3: Policing Little Book - Recruiting, Profiles/Training, & Subculture (Power Point)  Download Recruiting - Training - Subculture    (Little Book) Download Notes - Recruting & Training  First Period Finish little book due to early release.

3/4 - 3/9 - Criminal/Case Law Research Project PRESENTATIONS.

3/10 - Police Functions, Policies, And Actions Little Book. Power Point - Download THE POLICE - Functions Policies and Actions / Little Book - Download Functions Policies and Actions

3/11 - Federal Agencies Tiered Lesson Download Federal Agencies - Tiered Lessons1

3/12 - STUDYGUIDE Download Unit 4 - The Police SG  - KEY Download Unit 4 - KEY

3/13 - Crime Ball Review Game, TEST and Notebook Check

There have been minor posting glitches.  I have resubmitted the post on the 12th as a temporary resolution.

This unit introduces the history of policing and we discuss the different policing era's. We'll also look at the basic foundations of policing and law enforcement to include:

Capital Punishement Project - Level 3

This project is an opinionated persuasive argument presentation either for and against the death penalty.  We use the case "The 15 year old Murder" as a backdrop, but students will need to reserach other cases, trials, supreme court deceisions, etc. to use as facts to back up or support their arguements/view points.  We will be in the media center to work in class on March 18th and March 30th but students are still expected to work out of class on their own time.

Due Dates

   View Points Due 3/11/09

Rough Draft Outline of Persuasive Argument 3/20/09

Final Outline, Works Cited Page, & Presentation with Visual Aid 4/1/09

Download the following for assistance:

Download Guidelines

Download Topic

Download Performance Evaluation Form

Websites: The following sties can assist you with your WW Thompson research

www.unix.oit.umass.edu/~leg485/thompson.htm

 

http://library.thinkquest.org