College/School
School of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Course Description
This course introduces the institution of policing in American Society. The origins and evolution of American policing; policing in America; police in relation to the criminal justice system; organizational structure of law enforcement agencies; police subcultures; patrol and investigation; police intelligence and information; community policing; policing and the law; civil liability; police discretion; deviance; the use of force and the future of policing.
Grade Modes
Pass/Fail (P), Standard (S)