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3.00 Credits
This course covers the study, analysis and recommendations for reducing the severity of the major tension points between police and the community. The course presents an overview of the various aspects of the philosophy of policing known as Community Policing, which involves partnership among the police, the community and other government agencies as a method of responding to citizen demand for service. Students are taught the evolution of policing ranging from the political era to the professional era.
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1.00 Credits
The course will provide the student with an overview of the psychology and sociology behind various gangs around the country. In-depth coverage will be given to local gangs' symbolism including their graffiti, styles, tattoos, patches and other markings. Additionally, this course will cover assorted proactive strategies for the police and community in their attempt to control gang violence/crime.
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1.00 Credits
Students will be introduced to the science of identifying, collecting and preserving evidence at the crime scene. Course topics include identifying and securing the crime scene, sketching and photographing the scene, logging evidence and maintaining the chain of custody, and collecting real, trace and latent evidence. This course will incorporate a "teamwork" approach to understanding leadership and group dynamics at the crime scene.
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1.00 Credits
Students learn about the methods of mapping and analyzing crime by time and location. The course topics cover evolution of the systematic study of crime as used by local, state and federal government agencies. The course material will focus on the use of crime mapping techniques as used by city planners and police chiefs in analyzing criminal activity, and improving public safety.
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3.00 Credits
This is the "capstone course" of the Criminal Justice Program. Students in this course develop an understanding of the crime by reading and discussing the leading theories related to the phenomenon of criminal behavior. Students will examine the influence of criminological theory on public policy and the administration of justice in the United States. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to apply the various theories in an explanation of the occurrence, prevention and reaction to crime in society. (See also SOC* 240.) Prerequisite: CJS* 101.
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3.00 Credits
The multifaceted concept of juvenile delinquency. Explores the relationship between social attitudes and definitions of youthful law violations. Examines some of the popular causal factors of juvenile delinquency. Prerequisite: CJS* 101. (See also SOC* 241)
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to individual rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, the workings of the U.S. Supreme Court, the Bill of Rights and their application to individual states, the significance of constitutional law, and how judges' interpretation of the Constitution transforms society. (Formerly CJ 220: U.S. Constitutional Law.) Prerequisite: CJS* 101. (See also POL* 212)
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of the purposes of criminal law, the problems of crime in a free society, elements of a crime, criminal liability and responsibility, defenses available to the criminal defendant, punishment, the Model Penal Code, and the elements of specific crimes. (Formerly CJ 230: Criminal Law.) Prerequisite: CJS* 101.
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3.00 Credits
This course brings together the concepts students have learned in several other Criminal Justice courses with situations encountered in law enforcement and corrections. Students can expect an in-depth study of criminal procedure and due process as they are applied to policing and correctional management. Students will study diverse topics of concern to criminal justice professionals such as search and seizure rules, rights of the accused before and during the trial process, and the rights of prisoners. This course will emphasize problem solving skills, through an understanding of case and civil law. (Formerly CJ 240: Criminal Procedure and Justice Administration.) Prerequisite: CJS* 211.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce the student to the science of criminal investigation. Students will learn about searching the crime scene, interviewing witnesses, interrogating suspects, methods of surveillance and the special techniques employed in particular kinds of criminal investigations.
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