Introduction to Policing
Course Information
Subject
CRJ
Course Number
122
Division
Status
Active
Course Title
Introduction to Policing
Course Description
This course examines the history, structure, and behavior of police in America. Students will be exposed to various topics, such as: the heritage of American policing; police systems including federal, state and local policing; the patrol function; police discretion; police-community relations; police accountability; and police and the Constitution.
Minimum Credit Hours
3
Maximum Credit Hours
3
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Lecture - Lab Hours
(3-0)
Requirements
Prerequisite: College Reading and Writing Readiness
Corequisite: CRJ 121
PCS Code
1.1