LAW 255 - Law Enforcement & Community Relations

3 Credit Hours

The course will include a general overview of the Criminal Justice System, the responsibilities of each component of the system and the interaction among various agencies. Public community skills are an integral part of police work. The course is designed to help students develop skills to build rapport within the community including researching, planning, scheduling, and presenting programs of public interest as well as developing and maintaining good relations with representatives of schools, social agencies, the news media, and the community at large.

Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122

Semesters Offered: Spring