CRJ 2010 - Law Enforcement in America GE

3 cr
This course provides 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 and 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(s): CRJ 1010
Typically offered: As required
General education: This course fulfills the Social Science general education requirement.