CRIM 2300 - Community Relations

4.5 Credits

This course examines the traditional and current problems that inhibit understanding among all segments of the criminal justice system and the public. It explores methods of creating understanding and confidence by using various means of communication.

Prerequisites: (1) CRIM 1010

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Trace the evolution of the police community relations movement from its inception to the present.
Compare American police community methods with those of other democracies.
Describe the development of social forces that present special problems to effective law enforcement.
Distinguish between police community relations and police public relations.
Recommend avenues for the police to relate to diverse communities more effectively.
Evaluate the feasibility of police departments’ workforces proportionately representing the diverse groups within their communities.

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