Explore policing in the United States, focusing on line activities of uniformed police with an emphasis on patrol. Study topics such as traffic enforcement, investigation techniques, handling juvenile crime, vice prevention, police ethics,and current events impacting law enforcement. Analyze ethical challenges related to the use of force and discuss principles of community policing. Prerequisite: CJS 111 or permission of institute director.
Term: Spring 2026
Course Type: Credit - 3 Credits
Section: 001
Ways to take the class: Face-to-face
Days: MW
Time: 12:30PM to 1:45PM
Start Date: 01/21/2026
End Date: 05/17/2026
Location: Arnold Campus
Room: CRSC 245
Building:
Careers Center
Instructor: TBA (Subject to change)
Class Size: 25