CRJ 8110 - 21st Century Policing

Credit Hours: 3

Students will critically examine the role of the police and the proper oversight of law enforcement policies, procedures, and tactics. Specific issues to be covered include examining the relationship between police efforts and crime rates, predictive policing, pursuits, race and diversity, and use of force. Overall, course design involves developing and integrating public policy for policing in America to specifically include policy related to the investigation of officer-involved shootings, use of force, and complaints of civil rights abuses. Included within these policies are media relations and keeping the public informed of the status of critical incidents.