CJFS 3700 - Policing in America

Goals: The objectives for this course are for students to understand police organizations/operations from a social science perspective.

Content: The course covers topics related to police conduct, community policing, police subculture, professionalization of the police, ethical decision making in law enforcement and evidence-based policing.

Taught: Annually, fall

Prerequisite: CJFS 1120 or LGST 1110, or instructor permission

Credits: 4