Central Arizona College

AJS 230 The Police Function

Credit Hours: 3
Effective Term: Fall 2011
SUN#:
AGEC: (None)

Credit Breakdown: 3 Lectures
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F
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Description: Theories of procedures and methods of operation of public police emphasizing discretionary powers, with a survey of career opportunities and current trends in law enforcement.

Prerequisites: AJS101 or CARLOTA cohort student

Corequisites: None

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Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Evaluation Level) Assess the objectives, activities and organization of police patrol. 2. (Application Level) Identify and explain police patrol procedures and responsibilities. 3. (Analysis Level) Examine the guidelines and procedures for intra- and interdepartmental communications. 4. (Evaluation Level) Assess the principles of reporting and records utilized in patrol procedures. 5. (Evaluation Level) Explain the various uses of police reports. 6. (Evaluation Level) Summarize and describe the principles of field interviews. 7. (Evaluation Level) Critique and discuss methods, procedures and techniques which are appropriate for various investigations. 8. (Evaluation Level) Interpret guidelines and techniques applicable to various special patrol problems such as crowd and riot control.
Internal/External Standards Accreditation