School of Data Intelligence and Technology
Undergraduate

Term: Spring 2026
Session: Full Term (Jan 20 - May 08)
Start Date: Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026
End Date: Friday, May 08, 2026
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Tues.
Time: 06:00 PM to 08:50 PM

This course is a comprehensive examination of the first and most-visible part of the Criminal Justice System law enforcement. Various policing eras and the prevailing policing philosophies of their time are discussed including the current department structures and police administration systems in the US and abroad. The responsibilities pressures and constitutional limits law enforcement professionals face during the investigative process are also examined. Recent developments in both law enforcement and larger society and how these have affected both police tactics and police culture are also examined.