Course Schedule

Please note I reserve the right to make changes to the schedule as necessary. In the event that in-person classes get cancelled (e.g., inclement weather, power outages), you will be notified of the instructional continuity plan for this class by email through Canvas.

Semester Overview

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Week 1/Aug 26: Introduction; Origins and Evolution of American Policing

  • Introductions and Review of Syllabus
  • A brief overview of US policing today
  • W&S Chapter 1

Week 2/Sep 2: Policing in the American Context

Week 3/Sep 9: Police Organizations

  • W&S Chapter 3

Week 4/Sep 16: Becoming a Cop

  • W&S Chapter 4

Week 5/Sep 23: First Exam

  • Exam 1 on Sep 23rd
  • No class on Sep 25th

Week 6/Sep 30: Police subculture

Week 7/Oct 7: Police Discretion and Behavior

Week 8/Oct 14: Community and Problem-Oriented Policing

Week 9/Oct 21: Policing in the Modern Era

Week 10/Oct 28: Second Exam

  • Exam 2 on Oct 30th

Week 11/Nov 4: Policing and the Law

Week 12/Nov 11: ASC Conference

  • No class this week

Week 13/Nov 18: Civil Liability and Accountability

Week 14/Nov 25: Deviance, Ethics, and Professionalism

  • W&S Chapter 12
  • No class on Nov 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday

Week 15/Dec 2: Police Use of Force

Week 16/Dec 9: Review for Final Exam

  • Exam 3 on Dec 18th

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