AJ 014 — Contemporary Police Issues 3 Units
This course examines American law enforcement, including federal, state, and local systems of policing. Police selection, hiring and training standards, job demands, leadership and ethics, contemporary policing strategies, diversity in law enforcement, and the role of discretion are examined. Emphasis on historical perspectives, police-community relations, institutional accountability, and the challenges and trends of administering justice in a pluralistic society are analyzed.