Critical Issues in Law Enforcement

General

Prefix

CJS

Course Number

420

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Issues facing law enforcement officials in a free society. Ethnic tension, civil disobedience, police conduct, unionization, civil disturbances, and professionalism within law enforcement.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Describe and analyze the critical issues and controversies facing law enforcement today such as recruiting, training and supervision of police forces.

Outcome

Evaluate current and new policing philosophies and their effectiveness with various diverse populations and communities.

Outcome

Describe and analyze the issues involving ethics and police misconduct and the prevalence and consequences of police misbehavior.

Outcome

Analyze, assess and report on one issue of policing covered throughout the class and demonstrate a clear understanding and knowledge of this issue to other members of the class.

Dependencies

Courses

CJS420 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

CJS420 is a completion requirement for: