Mar 28, 2024  
2017-18 Academic Catalog 
    
2017-18 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CRJ-110 - Policing

3 credits


This course is an introduction and basic survey of policing at the federal, state, and local level. This course examines what it means to be a “modern” police officer, including the development of law enforcement through various points in history. Students are introduced to the organization, function and objectives of modern policing; as well the process by which one becomes a police officer and makes their way through a career in the field. The concepts of crime control, peacekeeping, and order

maintanace are explored along with ethical and legal decision making. Also discussed are police-community relations, major issues facing the modern police officer, and innovations in police strategy; including Community Policing, Problem Oriented Policing, and Zero-Tolerance Policing.

Prerequisite(s): CRJ-101  



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