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U.S. Policing in the Twenty-First Century

CJS6420 / 3 q.h.
Formerly CJ 3420.

Explores the major substantive topics and criminal behavior trends now facing police leaders. Focuses on priority crime issues including street violence, gangs, guns, drugs, human trafficking, terrorism, and cyber crime. Examines current and emerging anticrime strategies such as community policing, intelligence-led policing, and multijurisdictional intelligence fusion operations. Analyzes emerging technology and its applicability to crime prevention and response.

There are no current sections scheduled for this course. Course numbers changed beginning with the Fall 2009 term. Please make sure you are using the current course number.