CJUS 1143 - Law Enforcement Ethics

Institution:

Arkansas State University-Three Rivers (formerly College of the Ouachitas)

Subject:

Description:

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of law enforcement ethics and practice, doctrines, controversies, and rules of moral judgment. Students will examine cases of moral judgment and the ways and means of making judgments in the field. Some difficult judgments would include; whether to arrest, use of deadly force, to prosecute, to participate in plea bargaining, to impose penalties or fines, to adhere to police standards of ethics and policy, and to cooperate with supervisors on questions of ethics. (3,3,0)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.asutr.edu/

Phone Number:

(501) 337-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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