Maricopa Community Colleges  LET282   20042-20082 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/25/03
LET282 20042-20082 LEC 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Police Roles and Responsibilities
Analysis of the various roles and responsibilities of law enforcement agencies and officers. Interaction with other elements of the criminal justice system included. Also covers jurisdiction issues and relationships, adult justice systems and juvenile justice systems.
Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
LET282   20042-20082 Police Roles and Responsibilities
1. Summarize the function of law enforcement within an integrated criminal justice system. (I)
2. Explain the role of the various criminal justice systems. (II)
3. Analyze the relationships between the criminal justice sub- systems. (II)
4. Describe the role of the law enforcement officer within the various criminal justice systems. (II)
5. Compare and contrast the juvenile and adult justice systems. (II)
6. Explain the role and responsibilities of local law enforcement agencies. (III)
7. Explain the role and responsibilities of county law enforcement agencies. (III)
8. Explain the role and responsibilities of state law enforcement agencies. (III)
9. Explain the role and responsibilities of federal law enforcement agencies. (III)
10. Summarize the interrelationships of the local, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies. (III)
11. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the criminal justice system from a law enforcement perspective. (IV)
12. Identify and describe the challenges of successful law enforcement within the criminal justice system. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
LET282   20042-20082 Police Roles and Responsibilities
    I. Law Enforcement Function
        A. Evolution of Functions B Role of the Political Process on Functions
        C. Responsibilities of a Police Officer
        D. Impact of Privatization
      II. Criminal Justice System
          A. Overview
          B. Judicial Proceedings
          C. Adult Justice System
          D. Juvenile Justice System
          E. Law Enforcement Officers
            1. Roles
            2. Responsibilities
          F. Prosecution
        III. Law Enforcement Agencies
            A. Overview
            B. Local
            C. County
            D. State
            E. Federal
            F. Relationships
            G. Responsibilities
          IV. Strengths and Weaknesses of Criminal Justice System
              A. U.S. Constitution
              B. Interpretations
              C. Constitutional Safeguards
            V. Law Enforcement Challenges
                A. Assess
                B. Public Policy
                C. Citizen Initiatives
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