This course deals with several contemporary issues in policing such
as the role of police; historical developments of American police;
systems and organizational dynamics; functions and anti-crime
activities as well as problems of deviance and accoutablility.  We
also explore some international police systems and learn about the
technological innovations in policing.

The objectives of the course are to acquaint the student with the
extensive literature and research work on the police: to critically
examine the police as a component of the criminal justice system and
to explore the complex nature of that profession.  The course aims to
assist those who are considering a career in the police to fully
understand its nature and share its excitement.

Course Outline:

This course will present an overview of concepts, themes and issues
encountered in the study of police.  Topics will include:  Exploring
the role of the police in the society;  Relationship with the
criminal justice system; Nature of police functions;  Accoutability;
Corruption; Organizational structure; Professionalism; Community
policing.  The course will be organized around a bi-weekly lecture
that will seek to raise points for discussion. The policy of open
debate and student participation in clasroom discussions is
encouraged and followed.

Evaluation:
Mid-Term Examination  30%
Class Participation   10%
Essays (4)            20%
Final examination     40%

The examinations consist of short essays and multiple-choice type
questions.  Essays are take home types and involve additional library
research work.  The final grade is based on a comparative evaluation
system.

Required Test:

1.  Walker, Samuel.  2001.  "The police in America:  An
Introduction."  (4th Ed.). New York:  McGraw Hill.
2.  An Additional reading set is available at TIS.

Class meeting:  2:35 - 3:50, D, BH 204

Course will satisfy:  CJUS core requirement
Course will satisfy:  Social/Historical Studies (Social Inquiry
distribution requirement)

Instructor:  Arvind Verma, criminal justice department