LE 201 - Contemporary Police Issues

Credit Hours: Various

This course consists of various contemporary police topics, which analyze and inform attendees on current developments, new service delivery, and the changing police role. It integrates established scientific knowledge with practical police experience in a wide variety of areas.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

demonstrate a new competency or skill;
articulate an understanding of a legal issue;
explain changing societal attitudes on a long-standing problem and the expected legal and police response;
demonstrate the ability to communicate newly acquired knowledge to colleagues, subordinates and the general public; and
acquaint others with the threats posed by external factions (e.g. Mid-East religious extremists) and internal groups (e.g. gangs) committed to destruction of the American way of life.

Prerequisites: Sworn Police Officer State of New York
Year Round (N)