This course examines the various theories and research on police service from the federal, state, and municipal level. It examines the nature of coercion in human interaction and the legitimate use of force by police. This course will also examine the emerging trends and issues in policing, along with the various philosophies and research on the Standard Model of Policing, Community-Oriented Policing, and Problem-Oriented Policing. Students will also review theories of police administration and the research corroborating or refuting the validity of those theories.
- Course Instructor : Jerry Griffin