CJS 112 - Police Operations

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Explore policing in the United States, focusing on line activities of uniformed police with an emphasis on patrol. Study topics such as traffic enforcement, investigation techniques, handling juvenile crime, vice prevention, police ethics, and current events impacting law enforcement. Analyze ethical challenges related to the use of force and discuss principles of community policing.

Prerequisite(s): CJS 111 or permission of institute director.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Summarize line activities of uniformed police emphasizing the operations and activities of patrol officers.
Explain the requirements to secure employment as a law enforcement officer.
Apply an understanding of the history and purpose of policing in the United States.
Demonstrate an understanding of basic patrol procedures, officer saftey, traffic direction and enforcement.
Illustrate an understanding of interviews, interrogations and the constitutional parameters that guide the proper protocol for these practices.
Interpret the laws of arrest, search and seizure.
Recognize the ethical dilemmas of the use of force and community policing.
Explain the importance of accurate field reporting.