CRIM 110 - Introduction to Law Enforcement

1. Discuss the history of policing.
2. Explain the role and function of policing in a democratic society as it pertains to the Constitution.
3. Develop a profile of the personality that is attracted to policing.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the scope of administrative functions in a police department.
5. Discuss the various operations involved in police work including, but not limited to, line and support functions, crime control strategies, search and seizure, arrest and interrogation.
6. Develop and demonstrate knowledge of special problems for police.
7. Explain the special problem of stress as it pertains to the work of policing.
8. Analyze the problem of deadly force and police brutality connected with police work.
9. Interpret the specific problems associated with police corruption and its impact on credibility.
10. Discuss the role and impact of the introduction of women into the police force.
11. Explain the importance of including minorities into the police force.

• Use of force
• Challenges to law enforcement
• Types of laws
• Recruitment - selection of law enforcement
• Goals of policing
• History of law enforcement
• Functions of police
• The organization of the police department
• Community policing
• Specialized roles of police

 
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