CRJU 4600 - Police Practices and Issues

Description

An advanced examination of policing, exploring topics including the police subculture, the police use of discretion, the broken-windows approach, community policing, and problem-solving approaches.

Learning Objectives

• Students will be able to comprehend major forces, events, influences and ideas that have shaped the practice of policing.
• Students will be able to analyze and understand issues important to the relationships among the police, other institutions, and the public, including police discretion and accountability.
• Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of issues of concern to law enforcement, including police culture and use of force.
• Students will demonstrate competence in written communication on issues involving policing, producing well-organized writing that meets conventional standards of correctness.