CRIM 435Policing in America

3 credits · Criminology · Penn State

This course will focus on current, historical, theoretical, and research issues surrounding law enforcement in the United States. CRIM 435 Policing in America (3) This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge of the structure of policing in America and to explore findings from research considering police behavior. Students will examine and discuss controversial issues relating to policing in American society. Current trends in policing philosophies and strategies will be identified and their effectiveness will be debated. The relationship between police and citizens will be stressed. CRIM 435 can be used to satisfy a core 400-level course requirement in the CLJBA and CLJBS majors.