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3.00 Credits
Overview and analysis of law enforcement history, development, purposes and roles in a democratic society. Material is presented from a theoretical standpoint and examines critical issues and advances in crime control.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive survey of the private security field, including history, organizational and industry structure, strategies and tactics, legal and ethical issues, and employment possibilities.
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3.00 Credits
Comprehensive examination of the interaction between drug abuse and the criminal justice system. Examines drug pharmacology, drug laws, public policy and the roles of the police. Prerequisites: PSY245
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3.00 Credits
Application of systems and methods of legal research to problems and issues in the Justice system. Prerequisite: CJS440 (3 Credits)
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3.00 Credits
Provides the student with a realistic concept and understanding of the problem of organized criminal activity in the United States. Focuses on theories and the evolution of traditional organized crime in America as well as examining the many new and emerging organized crime groups attempting to acquire a stronghold on domestic criminal enterprises. Prerequisite: CJS330 (3 Credits)
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CJS425 This course will attempt to understand the motives, methods and states of mind of both serial and mass murderers. We will discuss the profiles of various killers and their victims, as well as the relevant criminological and victimological theories. Additionally, students will analyze the publics and the criminal justice systems response to the development of the Serial/Mass murderer and how determine the best methods to utilize with regard to prevention, intervention, and/or punishment of these offenders. 3 cr. Prerequisite: ENG105
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3.00 Credits
Examines criminal justice agencies within the context of current management principles, organizational theory, and administrative practices.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of current and controversial legal issues in the criminal justice system. Topics may include current Supreme Court issues, hate crime, domestic violence, gun control, the death penalty, police civil liability, privacy rights, wrongful conviction and public policy, plea bargaining, specialty courts, reforms to the justice system and law enforcement counter-terrorism activities.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the role and function of expert and scientific evidence in the legal system, and critical evaluation of the standards governing the integration of law and science. Topics include the Frye, Daubert and other standards governing scientific evidence; ethical issues concerning expert testimony; the interface between the scientific, legal and law enforcement communities; and particularized consideration of evidentiary issues connected with specific scientific techniques. (3 Credits) Prerequisite: CHM110
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1.00 Credits
COL 101- Freshman Experience is a course for first semester students at Lackawanna College intended to maximize the benefits of the college education by developing supportive relationships with faculty, staff and classmates. Emphasis will be placed on the college experience, academic skills, life skills, and institutional values. (1 Credit)
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