Introduction to Policing
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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