CRJU 3311:Police Administration

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRJU 1101
This course provides an overview of police administration in the U.S. and examines the social, legal, and political factors that influence police management. Topic areas include the goals of the law enforcement system, recruitment and selection of officers, the roles and responsibilities of police administrators, problem-solving and decision-making, and strategic planning of police operations. Emphasis is placed on police accountability to the public and future trends that influence the management of police organizations.