CRJ 1210 Policing in America

The course will explore various issues involved in the policing mission through an interdisciplinary perspective, i.e., history, economics, sociology, psychology, etc. The student will become aquainted with the basic elements of policing in America. The concept of a professional police system will be investigated and the relationship of this approach to policing in a free society will be evaluated.

Credits

3

Pre- or Co-requisite

CRJ 1000 -Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.