JPS COURSE
OUTCOMES
Course: JUST 4410. Trends in Police Administration
Description: Review of administrative structure, management
practices, and operational aspects of enforcement agencies in the criminal
justice system. Analysis and evaluation of innovative programs and the impact
of science and technology.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
We expect students completing this course to be able to:
- understand the basics of
police administration.
- have a general
understanding of the current trends in police administration.
- compare and contrast
traditional policing methodologies with problem and community oriented
policing.
- understand the impact of
technology on policing and police administration.
- understand the increasing
importance of sharing information with other justice agencies.
- recognize the importance of
cultural diversity and the impact it is having on police administration.
- recognize the increasing
emphasis of incorporating social service agencies within the criminal
justice system.
- know current trends in
police recruiting and selection process.
- understand current trends
and issues in police labor relations.
- discuss issues surrounding
the use of civilians in formerly sworn police officer job functions.