Jenzabar University

Race/Ethnicity Issues in Law Enforc (CRJ 225)

Term: 2010-2011 Spring Semester

Faculty

Michael G McDonoughShow MyInfo popup for Michael G McDonough

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Dr. Karl G TrautmanShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Karl G Trautman

ktrautman@cmcc.edu

Schedule

Fri, 9:00 AM - 11:55 AM (1/18/2011 - 5/9/2011) Location: CMCC LPC 216

Description

CRJ 225 Race and Ethnicity Issues in Law Enforcement
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
The course examines the impact of cultural diversity on law enforcement to include a discussion of cultural awareness, bias, prejudice, training, recruitment and cross cultural communication. Police challenges in engaging with specific racial/ethnic groups are examined, to include Asian/Pacifi c Americans, African-Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans, Arab Americans, Native Americans and others. Homeland security concerns, racial profiling and hate crimes are also addressed.