Spring 2026
Vice and Narcotics Investigation
Approved: TNS 01/06/26 Vice & Narcotic Investigation (CJLE 2345 2A1) CREDIT 3 Semester Credit Hours (3 hours lecture, 0 Lab hours lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Online PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: 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. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Vernon Clay Email: vjclay@lit.edu Office Phone: 409-790-1631 Office Location: Virtual Office Hours: By appointment REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS 1. Global Drug Enforcement: Practical Investigative Techniques, Gregory D. Lee, CRC Press, ISBN 978-0-8-4931629-6 ATTENDANCE POLICY Attendance will be monitored based on Blackboard activity. Students are required to log in to the course at least three times each week. This will ensure participation in the class and receiving any announcements that are made. DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process by the specified date as listed in the College Calendar on the Student Success web page. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE CALENDAR DATE TOPIC DISCUSSIONS (Due on this Date) QUIZ/TEST (Due on this Date) 1 Introduction Initial 01/21/2026 Final 01/23/2026 01/24/2026 2 Chapters 1 & 2 Initial 01/28/2026 Final 01/30/2026 01/31/2026 3 Chapter 3 Initial 02/04/2026 Final 02/06/2026 02/07/2026 4 Chapters 4 & 5 Initial 02/11/2026 Final 02/13/2026 02/14/2026 5 Chapters 6 & 7 Initial 02/18/2026 Final 02/20/2026 02/21/2026 6 Chapters 8 & 9 Initial 02/25/2026 Final 02/27/2026 02/28/2026 7 Chapter 10 Initial 03/04/2026 Final 03/06/2026 03/07/2026 8 SPRING BREAK 03/09-13/2026 9 Chapter 11 TEST 1 Initial 03/18/2026 Final 03/20/2026 TEST 1 - 03/21/2026 10 Chapter 12 Initial 03/25/2026 Final 03/27/2026 03/28/2026 11 Chapters 13 & 14 Initial 04/01/2026 Final 04/03/2026 04/04/2026 12 Chapter 15 Initial 04/08/2026 Final 04/10/2026 04/11/2026 13 Chapters 16 & 17 Initial 04/15/2026 Final 04/17/2026 04/18/2026 14 Chapter 18 Initial 04/22/2026 Final 04/24/2026 04/25/2026 15 Chapters 19 & 20 Initial 04/29/2026 Final 05/01/2026 05/02/2026 16 Chapter 21 05/06/2026 16 RESEARCH PAPER DUE 05/06/2026 17 TEST 2 TEST 2 - 05/09/2026 COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: • Chapter Tests 30% • Discussions 25% • Quizzes 25% • Final Project 20% GRADE SCALE • 90-100 A • 80-89 B • 70-79 C • 60-69 D • 0-59 F TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS For the latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc., review the Minimum Computer and Equipment Requirements on the LIT Online Experience page. 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 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 1. Late assignments will be assessed a 10-point penalty for the first week, then a grade of zero will be assessed. 2. Attendance Policy. Attendance will be monitored through activity on Blackboard. 3. Additional class policies as defined by course instructor