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Mohawk Valley
1101 Sherman Dr Utica, NY 13501-5394
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CJ 111
Policing in American Society
This course explores the role of police in American society, both from an historical framework, as well as a contemporary point of view. Topics include the background of policing, the major types of police work, the role of police discretion, and legal and ethical questions of policing in society. Relationships among federal, state, and local agencies will be discussed as well as their relationship and interaction with the community.