ADMJ 108

CONTEMPORARY POLICE OPERATIONS AND ISSUES

1-3 Units

Administration of Justice 108 is designed to develop basic understandings and a reasonable degree of skill with reference to the following problems and issues: responsibilities, power, and duties of the patrol officer; discretion; patrol procedures; field interrogation; preliminary handling of field problems; stake-outs; arrest procedures; vehicle code and transportation of prisoners; special police problems; moral and legal aspects of firearm usage. The course covers contemporary issues in police operations such as patrol efficiency, crime prevention, corruption, recruitment, training and stress management. Lecture 3 hours.

Prerequisite: Administration of Justice 101 or equivalent.

Note: This course may be taken 2 times; a maximum of 6 units may be earned.

Transfer credit: CSU