Effective & Practical Community Oriented Policing

(24 Hr./$300.00)

This course examines how 21st Century technology, integrated with the appropriate application of Community Oriented Policing (COPS) enhances the role of traditional law enforcement by increasing preventative measures, community engagement, forming effective partnerships and problem solving. The student officers will learn how to develop innovative programs that respond directly to the needs of the communities within their police department’s jurisdiction. Included in this class are practicums designed to help illustrate and teach the students how to develop innovative programs that respond directly to the needs of their respective communities, and how to implement strategies which will shift law enforcement’s traditional reactionary response to a proactive philosophy to prevent crime and enhance quality of life issues.