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CRJU 332 - History of Policing in America

(3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 331 or consent of instructor
This course examines the historical development of policing in the United States and the relationship between past police practices and their modern counterparts (e.g., organization structures, police subculture issues and police-community relations). By examining the history of policing and how it functioned, students will develop a more informed perspective regarding this vital component of the criminal justice system. Offered alternate years.