SOC 4670 - The Police and Community Dynamics

Study of the role of the police in the community by looking at the public’s perceptions, knowledge, and expectations, and the police’s responsibilities in community relations. This course stresses the practical application of knowledge to contemporary issues facing police such as the use of deadly force, police performance, neighborhood patrols, politics of law enforcement, minority relations, victimless crime, and the resolution of police/community differences.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: SOC 3640.

Credits: 3 hours