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CRJ 211

Police in America

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

Critical analysis of historical development, roles, socialization and problems of police work.

Requirements

Prerequisites

CRJ 104
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): CRJ 104.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • describe the historical framework of policing.
  • evaluate important policing techniques such as patrol, problem-solving, and community involvement.
  • illustrate the different ethical issues involved in modern policing practices including recruitment, investigations, use of force, and adherence to the rule of law.
  • demonstrate the importance of assessing policing performance.