SCJ 200 - Law Enforcement in the Community (Criminal Justice)

3 Credit(s)

Surveys the history, function, and current operation of law enforcement in American society. Studies the role of the police in a democratic society and issues related to the proper boundaries of police authority and discretion. Examines the ethics, opportunities, and dangers of policing as a profession.

When Offered: Fall semester; OBC session 3, even-numbered years.