CRJ 2010 - Law Enforcement in America

3 cr

An examination of the history and evolution of law enforcement in the United States. Among the topics examined in this course are: law enforcement careers; the police role; selection, recruitment, and training of personnel; occupational socialization & the police subculture; discretion; management and organizational behavior; and patrol/investigative functions. Other issues considered include police use of force; police-community relations, job stress, and corruption/ethical problems.
Prerequisite: CRJ 1010 passed with a grade of “C” or better.
Every semester