CRJU-230 Ethics & Leadership in Criminal Justice

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030), completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0; Pre-requisite: Minimum grade of 2.0 in CRJU-161.
This course is designed to increase awareness of ethical behavior and critical thinking in the field of criminal justice. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of pitfalls, citizen public perception issues, and fundamentals of working in a stressful environment. Students will analyze actual case studies, situation management, and ethical behavior that challenge law enforcement agencies today.

Course Outcomes
1. Demonstrate awareness of the ethical issues facing law enforcement professionals 2. Demonstrate development of critical thinking skills to analyze ethical issues 3. Demonstrate acceptance of personal responsibility and accountability for actions and decisions 4. Demonstrate development of an understanding of “group-think” and how to avoid it and the importance of exhibiting and practicing moral courage 5. Demonstrate knowledge of cultural difference as it relates to dealing with other cultures in the community 6. Analyze organizational policies as it relates to police ethics and the effects they have on community relations 7. Analyze different types of training toe enhance and develop police performance and critical thinking 8. Explain the important of continuous training and adapting to changing crime without our society 9. Identify the pitfalls of working in a high stress field (mental health, substance abuse, personal relationships) and healthy coping mechanisms 10. Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with the media and public perception of law enforcement within communities 11. Analyze trends of the public’s perception of police and civil liability 12. Identify the potential career-related pitfalls and liabilities related to social media technologies and communications 13. Show proficiency in ethics and leadership through practical exercises, scenarios, research. Lecture and case studies