CJ 250: Supervision for Law Enforcement

Credits 5
Quarter Offered
Winter

Introduction to selected issues and practices associated with police supervision. This course focuses on strength based leadership, ethics, communications, empowerment, self-control, and teamwork. Students will learn how to apply basic leadership theory and practice of police supervision to improve performance and accountability. This class may include students from multiple sections. 

  1. Identify issues related to supervising law enforcement personnel.
  2. Explore leadership theory and practices.
  3. Discuss the art of persuasion and the language of reassurance.
  4. Discuss ethics, empowerment, and self-control.
  5. Apply effective communication strategies to motivate individuals and teams.
  6. Analyze strength based leadership strategies in law enforcement.