CRJ 212 - Community-Oriented Policing

STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

An in-depth study of the development of the police in partnerships with the community they serve in order to increase effectiveness in crime response and prevention. Methods of deployment, organizational change, and police officer development will be studied. Implementation strategies and obstacles will be examined. The building of relationships with the majority as well as the minority community, youth, elderly, and disabled will be studied. Interaction with churches, schools, businesses, and the media will be included.