This course covers an overview of police organization and administration. Principals of management and effective leadership will be covered in relation to line and staff positions and advancement within a law enforcement career.
Prerequisites
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Students will understand the basic police organization structure and the roles of different administration positions.
- Students will demonstrate an advancement of skills related to leadership potential.
- Students will identify what is meant by leadership, power, and authority.
- Students will demonstrate their understanding of conflict and resolution of conflict related to effective agency functioning.
Course Content Outline
- The Law Enforcement Organization
- The Role of the Manager and Leadership in Law Enforcement
- Motivation and Morale
- Basic Management and Personal Skills
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Budgeting and Managing Costs Creatively
- Managers and the Skills of Others
- Promoting Growth and Development
- Conflict and Conflict Resolution
- Unions/Bargaining Units in the Criminal Justice System
Department Guidelines
PO5 and PO6 should be assessed.