WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Criminal Justice 211
Course Description and Outline |
CRJ 211: Police in America
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Fall 2008
Spring 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Criminal Justice
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| Academic Division |
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Recommended |
CRJ 101 |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
| Programs of Study |
This course can be found in the following programs of study:
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2007-2008 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Explores the historical development, roles, socialization, and problems of police work. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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- Describe the historical development of police in America
- Categorize the different agencies in state and federal police
- Assess the concerns about small police agencies
- Analyze the roles and functions of the police
- Explain the influence of research on law enforcement agencies
- Identify the organization and administration of police agencies
- Label different organizations in terms of union and non-union
- Demonstrate knowledge in the function of patrol in terms of: 1. Personnel, 2: Methods, 3. Operations
- Organize a criminal investigation
- Examine extraordinary problems and methods
- Discuss the rules of law and the court process
- Discuss different careers in law enforcement
- Examine NRS 289, Peace Office Bill of Rights
- Discuss constitutional guarantees to Peace Officers
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
Analysis:
Demonstrate Knowledge of appropriate critical thinking skills.
Community Commitment:
Appreciate the value and importance of diversity and public service.
Communication:
College-level writing skills
College-level reading skills
Oral communication Skills |
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