LAS210 Community Policing

This course addresses the challenge of maintaining a meaningful relationship between society and the police while living in an environment of rapid change. Consideration is given to topics related to community policing that include, but are not limited to, police community relations, public relations, community policing theories, communications, the changing police role in society, police discretion, conflict management, and policing special populations. Prerequisite(s): LAS106 or premission of the department. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours