AJ 14 - Contemporary Police Issues

    Recent Professors
    Cindy R. Bevan
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    45 students
    Difficulty
    4.9Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area D0
    Description
    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.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:45am–12:05pm