SO 353 - Critical Issues in Policing

1.   Explain the concept of traditional policing i.e. the foundation of the role of police in society and how policing has evolved;
2.   Identify and describe the complexities of modern policing and apply the information to the associated challenges police department’s face when they select, hire, and train police              officers;
3.   Analyze the concept of police discretion and apply this knowledge to assess how police discretion is used and abused;
4.   Explain how ethics impact an officer’s ability to effectively perform their mission, their credibility in the courtroom, police/ community relations and acceptance by their peers;
5.   Investigate and discuss the unique challenges women and minorities in law enforcement experience in the hiring, and promotion process, establishing and maintaining professional          credibility and acceptance by their peers;
6.   Recognize and explain the sources and consequences of police related stress.