CJ 210: Police Organization & Administration

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Class Program

Criminal Justice

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092406

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Introduces principles, concepts and theories relating to a police organization and administration within line and staff functions in the uniformed and investigative units.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify the structure and operation of American police organization.

Develop a criminal justice strategic plan for a community.

Identify the key management and organizational theories.

Examine the planning and decision-making process.

Identify key issues related to human factors in the police organization.

Explain how change in organization occurs, and how organizations adapt to changes.

Core Topics

Concepts of police organization
Evolution of American policing
Planning and decision making process
Coverage of temporary issues facing management of the police organization