CR 270 - Police Administration

Credit Hours: 3

An intensive study of the internal arrangement and functions of local police departments: Organizational and leadership problems, planning and research, inspection procedures, personnel matters, training and public relations, operational services, patrol, investigations, vice and youth.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge to articulate the many issues confronting contemporary police and law enforcement agencies.

demonstrate an understanding of the history of American policing and it’s continuous evolution and the development of police administration;
understand the complexities of contemporary policing;
articulate the nuances of rural, suburban, and urban policing;
understand the issues confronting police chiefs of small, medium, and large police agencies; and
evaluate the various styles of leadership present in American policing.

Prerequisites: CR 150, CR 260 or permission of the instructor.
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