CJ 3200 - Policing in U.S. Society

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Explores law enforcement at the local, state, and federal levels, introducing the nature of policing, a history of policing in the United States, different types of law enforcement agencies, different roles of police in our society, how police respond to crime, problems in policing, and experiences of police officers. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss the various facets of law enforcement in the United States. 2. Analyze the responsibilities and challenges faced by professionals working in law enforcement. 3. Compare and contrast varying law enforcement strategies and techniques. 4. Assess the effectiveness of various strategies and techniques used by law enforcement. 5. Enhance and further their critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: CJ 1010 AND ENGL 1010 (Grade C or higher).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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