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Course description

Delve into the issues pertaining to law enforcement in a modern democratic society. You will examine the relationship between policing and other aspects of the criminal justice system. Learn to assess the basic assumptions informing current policing trends in Canada and internationally. Topics include police-citizen conflict, occupational subculture, crime prevention, and the interface between police and other justice agencies.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

  • examine the interrelationship between policing and other aspects of the criminal justice system. 
  • critically assess the basic assumptions informing current policing practices. 
  • identify and value the day-to-day responsibilities expected of police officers in today's society. 
  • review and reflect on the future trends in policing in Canada and internationally. 

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Section title
Trends and Issues in Policing
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Apr 22, 2025 to Jul 14, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
48.0
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXPO non-credit $649.00
Potential Discount(s)
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Reading List / Textbook
Textbook: http://bookstore.mtroyal.ca.  Search for courses using the course code (XJUS). 
Section Notes

•   This is an online, asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact cebusiness@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6861 / 1.888.392.3655 toll-free.

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