CJS-2001 Community Policing
This course reviews the organizational and operational philosophy of community policing and the manner in which it develops a partnership between the police and the community they serve. Emphasis is on the process of improving the "quality of life in a community through problem-solving for the long-term perspective". Topics include the study of the origins of community policing, problem-oriented policing, the role of the police in society, the role of the community in crime prevention, and methods for the implementation and evaluation of the community policing philosophy.
Prerequisite
Complete CJS-1001 with a minimum grade of D-.