SOC 209 - Police,Crime,and Society ?

Institution:

University of Maine at Fort Kent

Subject:

Description:

This course is an overview of the role of law enforcement within civil society. We will cover the origin and development of the institution of police with particular attention to North America. the roles operations and functions of police within democracies. the relations of social problems and crime. social attitudes towards the police. the socialization process of becoming a police officer. the social organization of police systems-federal state local. the bureaucracy of police systems. problems specific to police forces such as job stress excessive force corruption and 'seige' mentality. and the future of policing in America.

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.umfk.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 834-7500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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