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3.00 Credits
The goal of this course is to understand the historical roots of modern-day terrorism and how these organizations develop adaptive strategies and tactics to achieve their mission. We will examine the relative size of various major terrorist organizations, their operational and recruitment strategies, and their beliefs and motivations; to include political agendas and religious ideologies. The course is designed to examine terrorism in an objective manner through in-class discussion and the use of written and visual supporting conceptual material. Prerequisites: SOC 101 and CJ 110, or consent of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the behavior of criminals who utilize information technol-ogy to conduct cyberattacks and intrusions. The course will also review the vari-ous approaches used by law enforcement to unmask those who commit mali-cious cyber activities in U.S. networks. Prerequisite: CJ 110, or consent of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the effectiveness of public policy as it responds to criminal behavior. Students' will engage in policy analysis and participate in a classroom dis-cussion relating to governmental response to crime and the criminal justice sys-tem. Prerequisite: CJ 110.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the basic factors which influence police operations, with emphasis on the nature, purpose and functions of police operations with particular attention to the management process involving management by objectives. Patrol techniques, leadership, team policing, special operations, patrol manpower distribution, command and control, terrorism, civil disorders, and other patrol operations will be given to the future of patrol and an evaluation of recent theories for increased policing efficiency.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth analysis of the special problems involved in police operations. Existing patrol practices are compared and evaluated critically. Topics include team policing, tactical operations, unusual occurrences, terrorism and civil disorders. Consideration will be given to the future of patrol and an evaluation of recent theories for increased policing effi ciency.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the techniques and methods used by a criminal investigator in order to solve a criminal incident. Examination of the laws and rules of evidence; the collection and analysis of physical and latent evidence; basic investigative leads; forensic science and criminalistics; interviewing witnesses and the interrogation of suspects. Particular investigative procedures employed in the solving of such crimes as homicide, rape, arson, and organized crime will be detailed. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Prerequisites: NSCI-178 Forensic Chemistry or NSCI 176 Forensic Biology, or consent of the Instructor
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3.00 Credits
This course deals with America's fascination with serial killers. It is an in-depth look at serial killers, the use of forensic evidence, investigative strategies, the role of the FBI's Behavior Analysis Unit, and high-profile criminal trials.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution by focusing on those provisions which relate to the rights of persons accused of crimes. The individual's right to due process safeguards the availability of counsel and protection from unreasonable searches and seizures, compulsory self-incrimination, and double jeopardy. Development of and reasoning behind the exclusionary rule of evidence is analyzed. In addition, this course will examine the Federal and Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure. Cross-listed as PS 363.
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3.00 Credits
The manner in which the federal and state court systems administer justice and conduct their day-to-day operations. The student will become familiar with the personnel and fi nancing of court systems. State and federal processing of cases will be compared and contrasted. The impact of Supreme Court decisions on the trial of criminal cases will be analyzed. Issues such as selection and removal of judges, plea bargaining, unified court systems, and court reform will be studied.
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3.00 Credits
Studies criminal justice organizations from the established perspectives of management and organization theory. Readings draw on the literature of management, organizations, the human services, and criminology in an effort to consider the implications of these perspectives for the management and administration of justice. Includes review of management and organizational behavior in public organizations, diagnosing organizations, organizational development, and evaluation research.
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