Contemporary Issues in Policing

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American policing is frequently a subject of controversy, typically revolving around the use and (actual or perceived) abuse of police authority. This course examines these issues through an examination of social scientific research on the use and abuse of police authority and the organizational, programmatic, and environmental forces that shape police performance. Prerequisite(s): declared criminal justice majors only; R CRJ 201, R CRJ/A SOC 203, and junior or senior standing.