Intro to Law Enforcement

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide familiarization with the specific applications, trends, and policies associated with law enforcement in the United States. The course will review the historical challenges of policing a democratic society, the implications of various approaches utilized in the peacekeeping role, and the theoretical design of future law enforcement efforts. Generally, the course will explore the qualifications, training, and traditions of line activities in law enforcement agencies with an emphasis on the patrol function and the prevention of crime, including traffic, investigatory, juvenile, vice, and other specialized operational units.