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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Equivalent to PLS 1010 (2003-2004) The student will explain the role of the police, courts and confinement facilities in modern society and discuss the need for criminal justice. He or she will identify constitutional restrictions placed on the law enforcement effort, study the organizational structure of police agencies and define terms used in the processes of justice, the court system and related agencies. In addition, the student will identify current police and community relations problems, recognize trends in modern policing and methods applicable to improving the criminal justice system. Students will define their educational and employment objectives.
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3.00 Credits
Equivalent to PLS 1030 (2003-2004) The student will learn the importance of criminal justice communications. The course will include report writing and public speaking skills. The students will learn to prepare and write accurate incident reports. The course will include the procedure to follow when preparing for public presentation including crime prevention presentations and testifying in a moot court case. The course will also explore the value of the micro-computer in the communications process. Students will learn how to develop and improve their interpersonal communication skills. Course/lab fees
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3.00 Credits
Equivalent to PLS 1050 (2003-2004) The student will describe the organizational structure and function of industrial security units. The student will identify methods, procedures and security operations used to protect plant employees, property, facilities and defense industries. The student will also define legal and technical problems unique to physical security functions.
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3.00 Credits
Equivalent to PLS 1060 (2003-2004) This course is an introduction to the historical and philosophical development of corrections. The legal process will be defined at various levels, including the sentencing alternatives. The correctional process related to probation, imprisonment and parole will be defined and critiqued. The rights of prisoners and major court cases relative to these rights will be explained. The history and status of community-based corrections will be explained. The role of the corrections officer and the future developments of the corrections system will be described.
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3.00 Credits
Equivalent to PLS 1110 (2003-2004) The student will explain the purposes and importance of police patrol operations and the reasons for patrol coverage. The student will identify and analyze types and methods of police patrols for patrol distribution. The student will study patrol functions as related to other police activities.
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3.00 Credits
Equivalent to PLS 1120 (2003-2004) Prerequisite: CRJ 1010 The student will identify and define the elements of proof required to develop a criminal case for violations against the criminal code. The student will identify processes, officials and organizations involved in the administration of justice and define the elements of criminal intent, sources of law and criminal responsibilities.
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3.00 Credits
Equivalent to PLS 1220 (2003-2004) Prerequisite: CRJ 1010 The student will identify the basic rules of evidence applicable to the offender as related to the operational level of law enforcement. The student will draw a distinction between admissible and inadmissible evidence and apply the rules of admissibility to the laws of arrest, reasonable force, search and seizure and other related legal procedures.
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3.00 Credits
Equivalent to PLS 1720 (2003-2004) Prerequisites: CRJ 1010, CRJ 1060 The student will define the purpose of correctional institutions and prisons, including the differentiation between security levels and prisoner classifications. Treatment and rehabilitative programs will be discussed and evaluated. The management and organization of correctional institutions will be described, including the role of the warden, the deputy warden and the corrections officer. The custodial care and concerns will be defined, including the food service, clothing requirements and medical requirements of the institution. The safety and security issue will be described. The rights of prisoners and future concerns of incarceration will also be discussed.
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3.00 Credits
Equivalent to PLS 1820 (2003-2004) Prerequisites: CRJ 1010, CRJ 1060 The student will define the constitutional law that relates to search and seizure and warrants. The course will describe the difference between federal and state constitutions. The Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment will be defined. The entire path of the criminal process will be traced from arrest to the appeal process. The U.S. and State court systems will be described. Various court cases involving corrections and prisoners' rights will be identified. Section 42, 1983, of the U.S. Civil Rights Code will also be discussed.
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3.00 Credits
Equivalent to PLS 1830 (2003-2004) Prerequisites: CRJ 1010, CRJ 1060 The course will examine the various concepts, theories and programs relating to community corrections. The course will provide an understanding that community correction is a sentencing style that represents an increased dependence upon correctional resources which are available in the community, such as probation, parole, electronic monitoring of offenders, diversion projects, community-based release programs and other matters relating to community corrections. The course will examine the theories, procedures, administration, and implementation of probation and parole as it relates to the correctional client.
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