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CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems & Practices

CIP Code 4301045724

3 Course Credits

This course examines the establishment, role and function of police in a democratic society. It will focus on types of police agencies and their organizational structure, police-community interaction, police ethics, and use of authority.

3 Lecture Hours Per Week
48 Contact Hours

Instructional Methods: LEC

Prerequisites: CRIJ 1301  
Texas High Education Coordinating Board Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) course