3 A survey of the contemporary criminal justice system. This course is open to students in other academic programs. The history and development of criminal law as a form of social control. The evolution of criminal law from civil law, and the relationship between common and statutory criminal law.
Emphasis is given to the substantive aspects of criminal law and how it differs from civil law.
3 Case analysis of the development of federalism, the separation of powers and the role of the federal and state courts in constitutional development and contemporary control. Constitutional issues developed in the United States which have had direct bearing on the role and policies of criminal justice agencies are included. 3 Relationships between the police and the community with particular emphasis on mutual responsibility in protecting and maintaining the peace in a democratic society. Intergroup relations, human relations, minority groups, the responsibility of the police in areas of civil rights, civil disorders and public relations are discussed. A study of regular and special programs, volunteers, outside contracts, sentencing, and work release programs.