The Community and Policing: Serving Special Populations
Credits:
13 Credits
Description:
This course is designed to give each officer insight into the cultural diversity and special needs of the community he/she will serve. Special emphasis is placed on ethical issues, stress and community resources and services. The course will also teach the officer how to effectively and compassionately deal with child abuse cases and those involving the non-hearing, as well as how to become a crime prevention resource. Must be sworn police officer or sheriff's deputy employed or sponsored by a law enforcement agency. Thirty-three class hours, seven laboratory hours.
