CRJ 255 - Computer Applications in Criminal Justice

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course provides an introduction to the basic principles of computing with respect to police information systems; computer automation with respect to the penal setting; Interagency Criminal Justice Information Systems; National Criminal Justice Computer Systems; National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (NLETS); the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS); Off ender Based Transaction Statistics (OBTS); National Crime Information Center (NCIC); and other criminal justice databases. Legal and ethical implications for constituent elements and personnel of the criminal justice system are also discussed. Some familiarity with computers is recommended. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 102 or ENG 201, and CRJ 101 or ICJ 101

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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