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)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will gain 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.
Students will systematically analyze pressing issues in police administration from various perspectives.
Students will receive an in-depth analysis of the role of police in contemporary criminal justice.
Students will understand 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.
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
Institutional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
Social Awareness & Responsibility
The capacity to understand the interdependence of people, communities, and self in a global society.
