Learners in this course acquire an understanding of general police patrol functions emphasizing the uniformed officer's responsibilities, personnel distribution theories, community and problem-oriented policing strategies, police ethics and accountability, and the relationship between the officer and the community. The learners will broadly explore the history and foundations of policing in the United States, to include local, state, federal, and private law enforcement agencies. Other topics that will received coverage in this course will challenges involved in police work, including discretions, ethics, professionalism, and as well as the use of force.
(LIBR 150 may be taken concurrently).
After successfully completing the course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the history of American policing.
- Explain the police role.
- Explain the organization of policing.
- Recognize and describe the recruitment, selection and training of law enforcement officers.
- Describe the skills for the successful police officer.
- Explain and understand police behavior, attitudes, and stress.
- Describe the components of police integrity.