Criminal Justice Studies - Policing and Society

CRJS 4916  Policing and Society

Prerequisites:

CRJS 2086, CRJS 1087, CRJS 1206

Antirequisites:

SOCI 4926 if taken prior to 2007-2008

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

The course offers students the opportunity to examine in detail contemporary issues in policing, including the organization and administration of police services, organizational change, civilian oversight of police, police use of force, the changing role of women in policing, diversity in policing, the growth of 'computerized' policing, and other topics.