CJS2081 — Police and the Community
CJS 2081 - Police and the Community CJS 2081 - Police and the Community Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Course Description: This course provides a practical overview of key issues, questions, and concepts related to police interaction with communities. Topic areas include ethics, leadership, diversity, problem solving, and communication. MnTC Goals None Major Content Introduction to the historical development of policing in society Development of American police in relation to local and national security Professional reports and influence of police research Role of psychological and job testing Knowledge of field training officer (FTO) training aspects Peace Officer discretionary behavior Peace Officer hierarchy and career development Principles of good policing Best practices in police policy Corruption and abuse of power Fostering integrity in American policing Civic and ethical responsibility and evaluation citizens’ complaints Ethnic, racial, and female presence on the force Community policing and crime prevention Deadly force and hot pursuit driving, legal standards of liability Coping with occupational stress and agendas for change in American policing Peace Officer role in court and correctional process Diversity and respect in community collaboration and problem-solving Application of Constitutional amendments and State statutes Learning