CRIM 210 - Introduction to Policing

3 credits
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to conduct a critical analysis of the institutions of policing and the social actors therein. Topics that will be covered include: sociological notions of policing; social research and policing; historical developments and evolution of policing institutions; police roles and functions; police authority; control of the police; police deviance; and the emergent police occupational subculture.

Prerequisite(s): CRIM 100 with a C- or greater or Instructor permission.
Corequisite(s): None.