Working With Communities

Catalog description

In this course, students will examine key scholarly ideas and concepts that shape the practice of community policing, and how these concepts apply in both criminal justice and community settings. The course will focus on community engagement methods, capacity building, needs assessment, and fostering resilience within communities. As part of their final project, students will identify specific community members and groups, analyze the relationship between police and community needs, and develop a project aimed at addressing those needs. This course encourages students to explore the dynamics within their own communities and to consider the impact of community-driven change. Students will also explore the role of police as servant leaders, working collaboratively to promote positive change.