The University of St. Thomas

Police and Society
Title:Police and Society
Course Number:344
College:College of Arts & Sciences
Instructor:Gladney, Tanya -
Time:1330 - 1510
Location:O'Shaughnessy Education Center St Paul
Room:OEC 454
Credit Hours Start Date End Date Days Available Enrollment Maximum
4 09/04 12/20 -  T  -   R  - -2 32 30
Course Description:
An overview of the history of policing and the emergence of modern policing in democratic societies. This course takes a sociological approach in examining the changing roles and organizations of police, police socialization and police subculture as well as the impact of different organizational structures on service delivery. Topics include police conduct, community policing, professionalization of the police, ethical decision making in law enforcement and evidence-based policing. Prerequisite: SOCI 100 and SOCI 200