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3.00 Credits
Introduction to Corrections is a general survey of the history, evolution, theories, and processes of modern corrections. Juvenile and adult corrections systems are examined. Topics included in this course are the legal process of sentencing, the social hierarchy of inmates, characteristics of contemporary prison populations, the roles of incarceration and community based corrections, the rights of convicted offenders, issues concerning female inmates, and juvenile offenders and the justice system. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ 105, approved by Academic Affairs on 5/17/00.)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the history, procedures, organization, roles and duties of a law enforcement officer. Topics include police discretion, police subculture, stress, ethics, operations and differences between rural and urban policing. Prerequisites: None. 3 cr hrs, 3 lec hrs. (Per Departmental Standards for CRJ 106 AAC approved 2/26/09)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides basic fire chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including problems of recognition, reactivity and health encountered by emergency responders. The student will understand the basic theories of chemistry that the emergency responder needs to know. Emphasis will be on the principles of detection and identification of hazardous materials and understanding how physical states of matter react to adverse conditions. Successful completion of this course meets the requirements for the United States Fire Administration, National Fire Science Curriculum. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of FPT/CRJ 107 - approved by Academic Affairs on 10/18/07.)
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3.00 Credits
Criminal Evidence is a detailed study of the rules of evidence in New York State and the Federal system. The process of admitting evidence into court is emphasized. Types of evidence, such as circumstantial and direct, are also discussed. Constitutional rights concerning search and seizure, self incrimination and due process are studied. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ 110, approved by Academic Affairs on 5/14/98.)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to help students develop a framework for and understanding of juvenile fire setting intervention and effective ways to initiate an effective program dealing with this problem. The course will use an interdisciplinary approach including fire investigators and law enforcement speakers. New York State statistical standards of evaluating and implementing theoretical framework for juvenile fire setting will be used. Prerequisite: None. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of FPT/CRJ 113, approved by Academic Affairs on 10/14/2010).
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3.00 Credits
This course is a comprehensive study of criminal law, including definitions, culpability, defenses, sentencing, and classifications of specific offenses. Emphasis will be placed on New York State Penal Law statutes. The course will also include a study of the sources of criminal law as well as the basic elements of crime. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ 115, approved by Academic Affairs on 2/28/01).
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to legal reasoning and non-criminal legal process. The primary material is judicial opinions. The course provides an introduction to the nature and operation of civil (non-criminal) law with emphases on types of legal actions, basic legal principles, and legal reasoning. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ 116, approved by Academic Affairson 5/9/01.)
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course, this class will explore the dynamics of use, abuse, and addiction of major drugs of abuse (both legal and illegal) in our society today. The history of drug use will illustrate the evolution of societal issues today concerning drug use including the "war on drugs", legalization, mandated testing, preventions/treatment, and initiatives, and other relevant topics. Pre-Requisites: none. 3 Credit, 3 lecture. Equivalent to HUS 126. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ 126, approved by Academic Affairs on 04/16/09).
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3.00 Credits
This course is an intensive survey of the cause and origin of various types of fires. Accidental, electrical and intentional fires will be studied. The course is designed to give a comprehensive exposure to most of the investigative procedures that are applicable in today's fire scene environment. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ/FPT 137, approved by Academic Affairs on 5/17/07).
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of the responses of the criminal justice system and emergency management systems to terrorist acts. The focus of this course will be critical incident management and response to mass casualties from law enforcement and emergency responder perspectives. Defining and analyzing a terrorist act as a crime scene will also be discussed. Federal, state and local agency capabilities and responsibilities will be compared. Preventive tactics used by law enforcement agencies and the military are emphasized. 3 cr. 3 Lec. (Per Departmental Standards Version of CRJ 139, approved by Academic Affairs and cross-listed with FPT 139 on 12/9/04, for fall semester 2005).
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