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CJS-225 Criminal Justice Ethics

Provides a historical analysis of the moral and ethical issues encountered in policing, corrections, probation, parole, prosecution and criminal defense. Examines the consequences of ethical transgressions in the various areas of criminal justice practice. Topics include history of the criminal justice system, regulation of criminal justice professionals, professional discipline, police brutality, police misconduct, police-community relations, correctional misconduct and violations of policy and law. Explores the process for investigation of acts of misconduct and unethical behavior in the criminal justice field. Note: Also offered as CJS 225H; credit not given for both CJS 225 and CJS 225H.

Term: Spring 2025

Course Type: Credit - 3 Credits

Section: 001

Ways to take the class: Face-to-face

Days: TTH

Time: 2:00PM to 3:35PM

Start Date: 02/04/2025

End Date: 05/18/2025

Location: Arnold Campus

Room: CRSC 245 Building:
Careers Center

Instructor: TBA (Subject to change)

Class Size: 25