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Introduction to Policing

Course Information

Subject

CRJ

Course Number

122

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

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