Introduction to Law Enforcement - JUST 2107

This course offers an introduction to the history and development of law enforcement in Canada. Students will learn to identify the basic social principles that underlie current law enforcement issues. They will also explore topics including the history of policing, police structure, community policing, current trends in policing, and operational and occupational issues facing police services. In addition, students will examine the interactions of Indigenous persons and communities with Canadian policing.

Note: Prerequisites: JUST 1101, JUST 1102. Restricted to Justice.

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