Description
This course examines the community needs and concerns that can affect the police-community relationship and the skills police officers need to address them. Emphasis is placed on developing skills to utilize discretion and decision-making skills fairly and acting in a procedurally just and ethical manner. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services mandates the topics covered by this course for Phase I of the Basic Course for Police Officers. Open only to students accepted and enrolled in the Police Basic Training Program.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Identify the factors and considerations that influence the use of police discretion
- Identify the processes involved and factors that can influence ethical and procedural just decision-making
- Identify the skills to effectively communicate with the community, including persons from diverse cultural backgrounds, crime victims and disabled persons
Semester
Spring