Description
This course is an overview of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, state and federal court systems, and correctional institutions and agencies within the United States criminal justice system. It examines the function, inter-relationship, and roles and responsibilities of each component of the criminal justice system. The nature, theories, and causations of crime are introduced to the student. Federal and Tribal jurisdictional issues are introduced. Community policing and problem solving are introduced. This course includes topics and applicable terminal learning objectives from the South Dakota Basic Law Enforcement Certification Course.