CRJ 102(107) - Police in Contemporary Society

Institution:

North Country Community College

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Description:

This course addresses the origins of the law enforcement system implemented in the United States, the evolution of that system, and the effects the legislative and judicial bodies have had on law enforcement's progress up to the present. It provides a description of the various law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions. It addresses and compares the law enforcement models that have been tried, those that have succeeded or failed, and attempts to define why. The course covers issues such as the causes and solutions regarding corruption in law enforcement, the influence of politics, and public pressures. THIS IS A REQUIRED COURSE FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJORS AND THERE IS NO PREREQUISITE.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nccc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 891-2915

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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