Course Description
The history, development, and function of police agencies in American government and society, and a critical evaluation of administrative policies and practices in police organizations.
Athena Title
Law Enforcement Administration
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in POLS 4900S
Prerequisite
POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1101H or POLS 1101S
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Law Enforcement Administration is designed to present an in-depth analysis of the role of police in contemporary criminal justice. Through exposure to a variety of readings, lectures, discussions, and exercises, students will have the opportunity to explore several topics. These include the development of law enforcement in democratic government, the role and organization of police in the United States, the management of police agencies, a critical evaluation of administrative policies and practices in police organizations, and contemporary issues and problems related to this segment of the justice system. At the end of the course, students should have a better appreciation of the history and complexity of policing in our society and a framework for analyzing issues related to the role and function of police in criminal justice.
Topical Outline
Intro. to Police Administration Police Work Police Goals and Systems Police Organizational Tasks Principles and Policies in the Police Organization Functions of Police Management The Police Executive The Police Organization: Individuals and Groups Development Leadership Information Evaluation Police Strategies and Tactics Police and Homeland Security Contemporary Issues in Police Administration
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