Description
This course will give a complete overview of all aspects of the police component of the criminal justice system. The student will learn about federal, state, and local police agencies of the United States. Tribal policing in the United States will be explored. Police agencies of other countries will be discussed. Private police agencies will also be examined. The constitutional rights of the citizens of the United States and police civil liability issues will be addressed. Emergency response and the incident command will be covered. Any current developments in policing will be covered.