CJHS 271 - Law Enforcement & Society

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisites: CJHS 118 or SOC 118
This course focuses on the role of the police and law enforcement in American society. Key topics include the police profession, organization of law enforcement systems, the police role, police discretion, ethics, and police-community interaction. Law enforcement is examined in terms of political, social, cultural, legal, psychological, and organizational relevance in society.