CJ110 Law Enforcement Operations

This course examines one of the three major components of the criminal justice system: the role and responsibilities of police officers. Students will learn the function of police agencies within the United States. Upon successful completion of this course, students will effectively be able to identify ranking structures within agencies; differentiate between Police Departments, Sheriff’s Offices and State Highway Patrol/State Police Models, basic patrol procedures, police communications, legal constraints that impact police operations, crime scene management, and interviewing techniques.

Prerequisites

CJ100

Credit Hours:

3.00

Catalog Code:

CJ110