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Introduction to Policing

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Course Information

Course Description

This course examines the history, structure, and behavior of police in America. Students will be exposed to various topics, such as: the heritage of American policing; police systems including federal, state and local policing; the patrol function; police discretion; police-community relations; police accountability; and police and the Constitution.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Lecture - Lab Hours

(3-0)

PCS Code

1.1

Requirements

Prerequisite: College Reading and Writing Readiness

Department(s)

2022-2023 CLC Catalog