CCJS 216 - Police Operations

Operational services; patrol, including analysis and distribution of the force; criminal investigation; intelligence and vice units; juvenile units; traffic administration. In-service law enforcement personnel may substitute this course for CCJS 201. PREREQUISITE(S): CCJS 110 and CCJS 201 for preservice students, or consent of department. Three hours each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Define police operations and what they include.
Comprehend the importance of the police mission and prepare a mission statement.
Describe the complexity of communication problems law enforcement officials face.
Summarize patrol responsibilities.
Compare/contrast the kinds of patrol and determine advantages and disadvantages of each.
Identify the official sources for crime statistics.
Develop departmental policies.

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