Policing in Canada

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) Examines the organization and operation of contemporary Canadian policing. The police occupation is assessed, including socialization of recruits. Key areas of focus include the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and police powers, the use of force, corruption, accountability, police administration and the political dimension of police work. Note: Students must have a declared major in Criminal Justice, or permission from the Instructor L JUSTICE Requisite Courses: CJ-1002 or the former CJ-1101 [prerequisite(s)].