Effective and Practical Community Oriented Policing in Today’s Society

This course examines how 21^st Century technology, integrated with the appropriate application of Community Oriented Policing (COPS) enhances the role of traditional law enforcement by increasing preventative measures, problem solving, community engagement and forming effective partnerships. Students will learn how to develop innovative programs that respond directly to the needs of the communities within your police department’s jurisdiction. This class also examines strategies to shift law enforcement’s focus from reacting to crime, to preventing crime.