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3.00 Credits
Combines an orientation to the causes, treatment, and prevention of juvenile delinquency emphasizing the contributing factors of child abuse, school failure and low self esteem. An examination of the methods of handling juvenile offenders by the police, interviewing techniques, screening and referrals to social agencies are covered. Prerequisite: ENG and RDG placement must be at college-level or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Women and Crime is designed to acquaint the student with issues affecting women involved in crime and the Criminal Justice System. The etiology, extent and nature of female crime will be discussed. The involvement of women in each phase of the criminal justice system from arrest, sentencing, and corrections will be studied. Prerequisite: ENG and RDG placement must be at college-level or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Designed to explore the interpersonal relations of police officers (male and female) as they deal with various unique and identifiable community ethnic and racial groups. The traditional role expectations of Law Enforcement will be assessed in light of changing community demands for protection and service. Prerequisite: ENG and RDG placement must be at college-level or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
( 3) The history and development of law enforcement in modern society and the various systems of police control; philosophical aspects of police service with an overview of crime and police problems; the processes of justice and constitutional limitations on law enforcement; organization and jurisdiction of local, state, and federal agencies; survey of professional career opportunities. Prerequisite: ENG and RDG placement must be at college-level or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course focusing on the development, organization, and effectiveness of corrections. The legal rights of the probationer, the inmate, and the parolee are examined in detail, providing both the student and practitioner the basis for understanding future developments in corrections. Observations are made as to the effectiveness of modern rehabilitation techniques, obstacles to correctional progress, and strategic errors made in correctional reform. Prerequisite: ENG and RDG placement must be at college-level or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Historical background of security, nature and scope of private security functions in a modern society, the basic principles of physical security guard services - contract or proprietary, internal loss prevention, defensive systems, electronic devices, fire prevention and safety, the security function in the corporate structure, bomb procedures, hospital security, disaster planning, polygraph procedures, loss prevention and retail theft, career opportunities in the security profession. Prerequisite: ENG and RDG placement must be at college-level or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Investigative methodology in the field of crime, modus operandi, sources of information, crime scene search and recording, collection and preservation of physical evidence, interviews and interrogation, scientific aids, observation and description, case preparation, testimony in court. Prerequisite: ENG and RDG placement must be at college-level or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Historical and contemporary viewpoints as to the causes of crime are discussed and debated to allow the student a complete understanding of the complex question as to "how the offender should be treated." Socialfactors, crime in the community, and cross-cultural references are presented along with case studies of criminals and their motivation for behavior. Prerequisite: ENG and RDG placement must be at college-level or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of the problems involved in formulation of ethical standards for police departments; the legal and social basis of such standards of ethics; various considerations relative to public service involved in such a formulation; its effect upon the rights of individuals and groups and upon the ultimate concepts of police service. Prerequisite: ENG and RDG placement must be at college-level or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Evolvement of theories of organization and administration of justice agencies; structure of management; relationship of line, staff, and auxiliary functions; administration of staff units; planning and research functions; staff conferences and completed staff work; communications; personnel administration; decision-making; policies; administrative survey techniques and projects. Prerequisite: ENG and RDG placement must be at college-level or Permission of Instructor.
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