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CRIM 1240 - Criminal Justice & Community Engagement

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None 

This course introduces students to the principles of community policing, emphasizing proactive crime prevention and collaborative problem-solving between law enforcement and the community. Students will explore strategies for addressing crime and disorder while learning about the history, theory, and practical application of community policing.

Billable Contact Hours: 3

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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the historical evolution of community policing. 

Objectives:

  1. Define the historical evolution of the community and policing.  
  2. Explain community policing and its relevance to society.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define the principles of community policing and distinguish them from traditional policing methods. 

Objectives:

  1. Compare and contrast community policing principles and how they influence the relationship with the public.
  2. Describe the role of traditional policing within a community policing principle.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of community policing strategies for diverse communities.

Objectives:

  1. Analyze the effectiveness of community policing strategies in diverse communities.  
  2. Evaluate the effectiveness of community policing strategies in reducing crime and fostering community trust.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
  • Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
  • Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
  • Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
  • Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
  • Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
  • Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Community Policing
    1. History
    2. Transformation
    3. Relevance
  2. Principles
    1. Citizen Involvement
    2. Police-Community Relations
    3. Building Partnerships
  3. Strategies  
    1. Community Trust
    2. Diversity
    3. Future of Community Engagement
Primary Faculty
Bowlin, Samantha
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Lopez, Michael
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Primary Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088


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