CRMJ 3490 - Issues in Policing

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This course will offer students fresh perspectives and the latest research on current trends impacting the criminal justice system and policing. Some of the topics explored include the emergence of the police, styles of policing, police culture, police misconduct, use of force, technology in policing, citizen review boards. Minority policing, and recent developments in criminal justice reforms.

Prerequisite: Acceptance to the BAS program.
(3hrs lec)