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rmcnultycj31507
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Posted: Wed Apr 18th, 2007 08:16 pm | 41st Post |
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| Professor Foster class has actually taught me a lot. I say actually because a lot of the courses, dont actually apply to what I will be using in real life. This class has taught me how important the chain of command is. How to actually be a police office and important tatics while working. Its also helps me that Foster uses examples from his own experiences. It makes it easier to understand and relate.
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vtovarcj33007
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Posted: Wed Apr 18th, 2007 11:25 pm | 42nd Post |
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rmcnultycj31507 wrote: Professor Foster class has actually taught me a lot. I say actually because a lot of the courses, dont actually apply to what I will be using in real life. This class has taught me how important the chain of command is. How to actually be a police office and important tatics while working. Its also helps me that Foster uses examples from his own experiences. It makes it easier to understand and relate.
I totally agree with you on that.
The other day Foster was speaking to the class about the Virginia Tech shootings and the things that he was explaining on how to be aware of what is going on around you, instead of sitting like an idiot with your mouth open wondering what is going on was very very, very, helpful.
I hope that one day when the shit hits the fan I can be as prepared as Foster is when it comes to thinking fast.
I am soooo going to take Foster again!!
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cparkercj31507
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Posted: Thu Apr 19th, 2007 01:26 am | 43rd Post |
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This pains me to say but I honestly do not see any of the classes I take for my BA in CJ affecting me in my career. I want to be a librarian and since there is no undergrad degree that can prepare me for my Master's Degree, I decided to take on a major that was at least interesting. I have some law enforcement experience since I was a Military Police in the U.S. Army when I was younger. So, this was not completely foreign territory for me.
The only way I see anything I have learned helping me with my career, is if I decide to pursue a career as a probation/parole officer or work with Juveniles.
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cparkercj31507
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Posted: Thu Apr 19th, 2007 01:28 am | 44th Post |
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vtovarcj33007 wrote: rmcnultycj31507 wrote: Professor Foster class has actually taught me a lot. I say actually because a lot of the courses, dont actually apply to what I will be using in real life. This class has taught me how important the chain of command is. How to actually be a police office and important tatics while working. Its also helps me that Foster uses examples from his own experiences. It makes it easier to understand and relate.
I totally agree with you on that.
The other day Foster was speaking to the class about the Virginia Tech shootings and the things that he was explaining on how to be aware of what is going on around you, instead of sitting like an idiot with your mouth open wondering what is going on was very very, very, helpful.
I hope that one day when the shit hits the fan I can be as prepared as Foster is when it comes to thinking fast.
I am soooo going to take Foster again!!
I also agree that Professor Foster's class on The Enforcement Function has taught me a lot as well. It goes into more depth than most classes I have taken to date that deal with law enforcement and how they function in society.
I would definitely take another class taught by Professor Foster.
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RAlvarez-BrownCJ33007
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Posted: Thu Apr 19th, 2007 07:59 pm | 45th Post |
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I have learned a lot this semester. All of the different theories that we have discussed in class have opened my eyes to see the different causes of criminal behavior and the numerous reasons why some of us choose not to be criminal. It is also interesting to realize that our cj system seems to be more concerned with property crimes rather than crimes against people.
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RAlvarez-BrownCJ33007
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Posted: Thu Apr 19th, 2007 08:02 pm | 46th Post |
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| Yea, its great to have a job where new things are learned daily through direct experiences. CJ also seems to be a great field to work in to see where people do not learn and keep on making the same mistakes, both pertaining to the criminal and non-criminal side.
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csaldivarcj33007
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Posted: Fri Apr 20th, 2007 07:10 pm | 47th Post |
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So far in this course, I have learned so much that will not only impact my career, but also my life. When thinking about this course I always seem to remember our Terrorism discussions. It is always such an impacting topic to learn about because it is so real even though it hasn't impacted me personally. Relating to my career, I think terrorism will have a tremendous affect. I plan to go into LAPD and to think that terrorism will be so close to 'home' is scary but true. It is something we all have to deal with and we will.
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csaldivarcj33007
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Posted: Fri Apr 20th, 2007 07:14 pm | 48th Post |
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I would also like to agree in that Professor Foster has taught us a lot about different tactics and the way different police officers can handle the job. Again, I would like to join the LAPD and a lot of what he teaches us, doesn’t just come out of the book but he also brings his own ideas and experiences into the class. I really can relate to a Professor when they bring their own material into the classroom.
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drameycj31507
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Posted: Sat Apr 21st, 2007 02:40 am | 49th Post |
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I feel that whether i end up going into law enforcement or not, i will be much more prepared for almost anything i will be going through. Knowing what to expect and what will be expected of me is half of the battle. To be completely honest every time i sit down in Foster's class and he starts talking about being a police officer he inspires me to do the same. The job seems like it could really have some awesome aspects to it and i know that with all of the valuable info Foster has taught me, i could be a great cop!!
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drameycj31507
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Posted: Sat Apr 21st, 2007 02:42 am | 50th Post |
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| I agree with many of you!!! LOL...it really is kind of funny how much i feel i have learned and will actually be taking with me from this class and using it later as something important in my life. Foster does a great job relaying to us how things should work and why. If i was not graduating this semester i would love to take him again!! Last edited on Sat Apr 21st, 2007 02:46 am by drameycj31507
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kmillercj31507
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Posted: Sat Apr 21st, 2007 06:44 pm | 51st Post |
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| So far in this course, I have learned many things to do with policing. It seems to be very intersting work, but very hard work. I think I am looking more toward parole or probation, myself, but learning all about the DEA, CIA and FBI has me very interested also.
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kmillercj31507
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Posted: Sat Apr 21st, 2007 06:53 pm | 52nd Post |
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| I agree, Prof. Foster is a great instructor. I also plan on having about 5 years of school, then who knows. I do want to go into corrections, maybe in parole. Teaching sounds great, that is always another option once you have a degree! Good luck once you graduate!!
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JPaquetCJ31507
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Posted: Mon Apr 23rd, 2007 07:27 pm | 53rd Post |
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Fellow Learners,
I have learned much about what our law enforcement agents do as a whole. I respect the people that do what they do more than ever before. I have learned though that policing is for me but i personally cannot commit to it...This class has been extremely interesting and I have learned much.
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JPaquetCJ31507
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Posted: Mon Apr 23rd, 2007 07:30 pm | 54th Post |
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| Yes I agree like so many others here. The enforcement function class has taught me a lot more than just learning about policing. Its taught me respect for the badge, and the understanding of what the men and women of law enforcement must deal with everyday to prevent chaos and delinquency!
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ebechtoldcj33007
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Posted: Tue Apr 24th, 2007 05:28 am | 55th Post |
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Hi,
I think that what I have realized more than anything from taking the CJ330 class is that there are many other factors and theories that are in play while in law enforcement. I have learned more about crime and what some of the probable causes for crime are.
Evan
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ebechtoldcj33007
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Posted: Tue Apr 24th, 2007 05:31 am | 56th Post |
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I am with you on that one. I am going to pursue a career as a commercial pilot, but there is no degree for that that is affordable for me, so I am in a major that intests me too. What matters is that I am going to be educated and have a degree, not what I majored in.
Evan
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mwatsoncj31507
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Posted: Tue Apr 24th, 2007 06:21 pm | 57th Post |
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| I am graduating this May with my degree in Criminal justice. The enforcement function class helped to clarify the job priorities of police officers. I had learned the general function but the in depth definition in this class was far better than anything I had learned. The procedures and techincalities of police work made it more interesting than I had expected. I hope to use my degree and attend law school. If that does not work out I would like to get involved in juvenile probation.
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mwatsoncj31507
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Posted: Tue Apr 24th, 2007 06:24 pm | 58th Post |
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| I agree that Professor Fosters candid description about errors in the police force makes the idea of policing more understandable and acceptable. I have taken things he has discussed in class and used them in mmy every day life. this is hard to say about most professors
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cbellahcj33007
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Posted: Fri Apr 27th, 2007 12:04 am | 59th Post |
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AB,
I would have to agree 100% it seems like new things would happen daily in the CJ field.
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mdelgadoCJ31507
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Posted: Fri Apr 27th, 2007 01:11 am | 60th Post |
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Personally i've found all the information learned thus far immensely helpful not only with dealing with police officers, but changing my own personal career goals to law enforcement. Prosecution just does not sound as rewarding or fun as being a police officer.
Recently I sat in on a sting two weeks in a row at my golf shop to catch a habitual thief of expensive golf clubs, and although we didn't catch him, I conversed a lot with the two deputies about being a Cop. Through this class I was able to discuss more thoroughly and with more understanding the job that they had, and why I might want to pursue it.
I caught him with a coworker this weekend though. 4 counts of grand theft and an attempted burglary.
I'd like to see a field trip to a shooting range in the future, however. Haha.
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