Legal Issues Crim Justice II

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This course is a continuation of CRJ 550, which is a prerequisite. Offering further study of civil and administrative legal issues confronting today's law enforcement supervisors and managers, this course then addresses many of the criminal law issues that become have become problematic in today's society. Many factors, including unprecedented scrutiny, a litigious society, greater awareness of individual rights, greater assertiveness of employee rights, and global media coverage (including the Internet and instant electronic media) contribute to the need for enhanced legal knowledge on the part of law enforcement managers. This course will address these numerous and complex issues. Through lectures, class discussions, written projects, case presentations, and examinations, students will develop a better understanding of the legal environment in which modern law enforcement supervisors and managers must operate successfully.