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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th e aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the causes of sexual crimes and how sex off enders are dealt with throughout the criminal justice process. Th ere is an analysis of the laws that relate to sex off enders and the cyclical nature of sex off ender legislation. Th e course examines the diffi culty of balancing rights of the off enders and rights of the community, and what forms of community protection are viable for these individuals. By the end of the course, students should have an understanding of sex off ender typologies, types of treatment off ered, laws and policies regarding sex crimes, and the likely future direction of legislation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and one of the following: COR 101, PSC 101, CRJ 101 or ICJ 101
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS An analysis of the social and political forces that guided the evolution of women’s role in policing from ancillary specialist to integrated member of the police establishment. Role enhancement from “Police Matron”to “Policewoman” to “Police Offi cer” is studied against the backdrop women’s reform movements. Title VII, Equal Opportunity Act of 1972 and Supreme Court rulings abolishing barriers to women in policing are examined. Study of women police in other countries, in state and federal agencies. Topics include female offi cers’ occupational role confl icts; performance on patrol; coping with physical and psychological stressors — male peer prejudice, jealous mates, favoritism, sexual harassment; women’s special attributes in policing; female detectives; the future, including the role of women in key policy-making decisions. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and one of the following: PSC 101, CRJ 101 or ICJ 101
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS An overview of the major concepts and issues involved in what many consider to be a major fundamental shift in the approach and operations of modern policing. Topics include the origins, meaning, development, experiences and the record of community policing. Course also explores various assessments of the advantages and disadvantages of community policing. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and one of the following: PSC 101, CRJ 101 or ICJ 101
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course examines in detail the criminal justice systems in various Eastern European countries including the police, defense and prosecuting attorneys, courts, corrections and juvenile justice systems. Comparisons of crime and criminality in various Eastern European countries will be discussed from economic, legal, moral and political points of view. Prerequisite: ENG 101
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course is designed to explore and apply psychological principles and practice to the varied police functions in present-day society. Some of the specifi c topics that will be discussed and critically examined are the unique psychological stresses of police work and their eff ect on the police offi cer, his family, and the public; identifi cation and management of the problem police offi cer; psychological stresses of command; psychology of crowds; riots and their eff ective control; the application of psychological principles to detective work. Th e interpersonal psychodynamics of the police with civilian complainants, victims, and violent, aggressive, assaultive individuals will be reviewed in depth. Prerequisites: ENG 101, sophomore standing or above, and PSC 101 or PSY 101
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Consideration of contemporary management theory and practice in the context of the management of police organizations. Th e police organization as a dynamic social system. Th e behavioral and social skills required of the police manager to deal eff ectively with a rapidly changing community and cadre of police offi cers. Behavioral implications in the interaction between individuals and groups in the police organization and its processes; power, decision making, communicating and leadership in police organizations. Organizational development issues and future developments in police management. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and PSC 201
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th e philosophy and methods of police programs for prevention and control of juvenile delinquency and youth crime. Emphasis on specifi c techniques and a consideration of the issues and problems to be resolved by police. Prerequisite: ENG 102 or ENG 201
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS A study of selected police systems in other nations. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and PSC 201
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Crimes with economic motivations are analyzed using the Economic Th eory of Crime. Topics focus on urban problems including narcotics, illegal gambling, loan-sharking, labor racketeering and organized crime. Costs of crime and imprisonment are discussed. Strengths and weaknesses of the Economic Th eory of Crime are discussed from alternative points of view. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, ECO 101 or ECO 102, and junior standing or above.
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th e planning process inherent in police operations and management including the fundamentals of planning. Long-term and short-term planning and tactical planning for contingent and non-contingent events, e.g., crime prevention and control, barricaded criminals, hostage situations, parades, demonstrations, civil disorders, natural and man made disasters, coordination of emergency forces at the scene of emergencies. Management planning for new program development, deployment and utilization of resources, reductions in force, management analysis, structural change and participative approaches to policing. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and PSC 201
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