CJC-225 Police Community Relations

This course explores the role of the police in, and their relations with, the communities they serve. Emphasis will be placed on community policing, professionalism, and accountability of the individual officer and police departments and institutions promoting a meaningful police image.

Credits

3

Department

• Social Science

For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

CJC 225: Police Community Relations

Department

Social Science

Course Description

This course explores the role of the police in, and their relations with, the communities they serve. Emphasis will be placed on community policing, professionalism, and accountability of the individual officer and police departments and institutions promoting a meaningful police image.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the nature of policing in America as it relates to officer/public perceptions.
2. Analyze and distinguish the common causes of civilian complaints against the police.
3. Evaluate systems used for complaint processing and the resolution of complaints.
4. Define and recognize the complexities of providing quality police services in a free society.

Topic Outline

1. Community Alliance
2. Ethics and the Police
3. The Role Dilemma of Police
4. Police Discretion
5. Self Image of the Police Officer
6. Public Image of the Police Officer
7. Complaints
8. the Police Beliefs and Values