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Course Detail

Intro to Law Enforcement

Time and Location

Times

Term: Spring 2025
Start Date: MAR 03, 2025
End Date: MAY 02, 2025
Meeting Days: M
Meeting Times: 06:00PM-09:00PM

Location

Campus: Arnold
Building: JCA
Room: 207

Registration Information

Credit Hours: 3
Subject Code: LEA
Course Number: 110
Section Number: 72
CRN: 38336
Tier: 2
Instruction TypeLecture

Enrollment Numbers

Remaining Seats: 9
Filled Seats: 11
Maximum Seats: 20
Comments: Law Enforcement Academy recruits only.
Course Description: Prerequisite: Reading proficiency and admission to the Law Enforcement Academy

Introduction to Law Enforcement is the basic course that provides the student
with brief overview of the evolution of law enforcement from its historical development to present day structure, the function as well as the philosophy of
law enforcement. The course focuses on the current policing trends and how these have been impacted by current events, media and social networking. This course utilizes the current Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) curriculum and includes ethical considerations, as well as an overview of the law enforcement function within the criminal justice system. The system components include the role of the current peace officer in today’s dynamic, multi-cultural communities. (D)

Faculty Information

Gregory Hamby Headshot
Name: Gregory Hamby
Title: Instructor
Classification: Full Time
Credentials:
Office: JCI 200A
Phone Extension: 3423
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