Fall 2025
Vice and Narcotics Investigation
Approved: TNS 8/11/25 Vice & Narcotic Investigation (CJLE 2345 9W1) CREDIT 3 Semester Credit Hour(3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Face to Face PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE None COURSE DESCRIPTION Classifications of commonly used narcotics, dangerous drugs, gambling, sex crimes, fraud, gangs, and investigative techniques. Includes proper interdiction procedures and techniques. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to 1. Recognize various classifications of narcotics, dangerous drugs, gambling, sex crimes, gangs, and fraud. 2. Demonstrate proper investigative techniques. 3. Explain proper interdiction procedures and techniques. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS 1. Global Drug Enforcement: Practical Investigative Techniques, Gregory D. Lee, CRC Press, ISBN 978 0 8 4931629 6 ATTENDANCE POLICY WISD attendance policy INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Chuck Barth Email: cbarth@lit.edu chuck.barth@wodvilleeagles.org Office Phone: n/a Office Location: WHS room 23 Office Hours: 2nd period Approved: TNS 8/11/25 DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE CALENDAR DATE TOPIC READINGS (Due on this Date) ASSIGNMENTS (Due on this Date) 08/26/2025 Orientation 08/26/2025 08/26/2025 Orientation assignment 1 08/27/2025 Chapters 1 08/28/2025 08/30/2025 Chapter 1 assignment 09/02/2025 Chapter 2 09/05/2025 Chapter 1 & 2 exam 09/03/2025 Chapters 3 09/05/2025 09/06/2025 Chapter 3 assignment 09/08/2025 Chapter 3 Exam 09/08/2025 Chapter 3 exam 09/09/2025 Chapters 4 & 5 09/11/2025 09/13/2025 Chapter 4 assignment 09/15/2025 Chapters 4 & 5 exam 09/15/2025 Chapters 4 & 5 exam 09/16/2025 Chapters 6 & 7 09/18/2025 09/20/2025 Chapter 6 & 7 assignment 9/22/2025 Chapter 6 & 7 quiz 09/22/2025 Chapter 6 & 7 quiz 09/23/2025 Chapters 8 & 9 09/24/2025 9/27/2025 Chapters 8 & 9 assignment 09/29/2025 WISD Autumn Break 10/06/2025 Chapters 8 & 9 quiz 10/06/2025 Chapters 8 & 9 Quiz 10/07/2025 Chapters 10 10/07/2025 10/08/2025 Chapter 10 Quiz 10/09/2025 Chapter 11 10/0/2025 10/11/2025 Chapter 11 assignment 10/13/2025 Chapters 1-11 review 10152025 10/23/2025 Chapters 1-11 Exam 10/27/2025 Chapter 12 10/29/2025 11/1/2025 Chapter 12 assignment 11/3/2025 Chapter 12 quiz 11/3/2025 Chapter 12 quiz 11/4/2025 Chapters 13 & 14 11/5/2025 11/8/2025 Chapters 13 & 14 assignment 11/10/2025 Chapters 13 & 14 Quiz 11/10/25 Chapters 13 & 14 QUIZ 11/11/2025 Chapters 15 & 16 11/13/2025 11/15/2025Chapters 15 & 16 assignment 11/17/2025 Chapters 17 & 18 11/19/2025 11/22/2025Chapters 17 & 18 assignment Approved: TNS 8/11/25 11/22/2025 Research project due 11/24/2025 Thanksgiving break 12/01/2025 Review for test 12/09/2025 Final Test COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: • Final Grades will be calculated using the following: Assignments 40% Tests 50% Final Exam 10% GRADE SCALE • 90-100 A • 80-89 B • 70-79 C • 60-69 D • 0-59 F TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc. can be online at https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum-computer-requirements. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology (lit.edu). STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT It is the responsibility of all registered Lamar Institute of Technology students to access, read, understand and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LIT Approved: TNS 8/11/25 Catalog and Student Handbook. The LIT Catalog and Student Handbook may be accessed at www.lit.edu. Please note that the online version of the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook supersedes all other versions of the same document. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STATEMENT Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) recognizes the recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many career disciplines and will impact many students in and out of the classroom. To prepare students for their selected careers, LIT desires to guide students in the ethical use of these technologies and incorporate AI into classroom instruction and assignments appropriately. Appropriate use of these technologies is at the discretion of the instructor. Students are reminded that all submitted work must be their own original work unless otherwise specified. Students should contact their instructor with any questions as to the acceptable use of AI/ChatGPT in their courses STARFISH LIT utilizes an early alert system called Starfish. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance. Faculty members record student attendance, raise flags and kudos to express concern or give praise, and you can make an appointment with faculty and staff all through the Starfish home page. You can also login to Blackboard or MyLIT and click on the Starfish link to view academic alerts and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the student to pay attention to these emails and information in Starfish and consider taking the recommended actions. Starfish is used to help you be a successful student at LIT. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES/INFORMATION .