Course Detail
Units:
0.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Course Attribute:
University Connected Learning
Description
This course will explore the role of police in America, including an historical overview and explanations of jurisdiction. We will examine how police officers are selected, trained, and managed. After considering crime data, we will look at issues such as police use of force, race, vehicle pursuits, body cameras, and citizen review boards. One class will focus on corrections. Each class will include 30 minutes dedicated to discussion of police-related news of the past week.