CJS 205 - Police Operations

Institution:

Lackawanna College

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

CJS 205 (Formerly CJ 204) - Police Operations This course examines the problems of police organization and management, the allocation of police resources, information systems, community relations concerns and determinants of police policy will be presented with major emphasis on the initial major component of the criminal justice system The Police. The history of policing will be explored as it evolved from the fifth century B.C. and the Roman Empire to todays technologically advanced Department of Homeland Security. An examination of the problems of police organization and management, the allocation of police resources, information systems, community relations concerns and determinants of police policy will be presented. The course also provides the student with a basic understanding of modern policing and will identify the organization, function, operational strategies and culture of the police as well as more current critical issues such as ethics, computers technology, less than lethal weapons, terrorism, D.N.A. Profiling and modern forensics, uniform patrol functions, criminal investigations and forensics are discussed and analyzed. This course also explores the ethical, emotional and physical aspects of a career in law enforcement. (3 Credits). Prerequisite: CJS105

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lackawanna.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 961-7810

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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