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: