Critical Issues in American Law Enforcement

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the most topical issues in the law enforcement field today. Students are introduced the current and innovative law enforcement tactics and managerial philosophies including problem-oriented policing, hot spots policing and intelligence-led policing. The course focuses on understanding what “works” in policing to reduce crime and disorder while also considering potential negative side effects that different policing strategies may elicit. The course also covers topics such as the current trends in police technologies, the role of crime analysis in policing, police-community relations, police legitimacy and the use of force.