Description:

This course will introduce students to theory and models of community policing. Problem solving models and alternative dispute resolution strategies will be examined. Community development and community involvement in dispute resolution will be discussed. Public relations will be explored and students will be able to apply and demonstrate crime prevention, problem-oriented policing strategies and apply elements of volunteerism. Students will be required to assess a community problem and develop, implement, and evaluate results to resolve a community problem. Students will also explore the relationship between community policing and police complaints.