Explore how the LAPD exists as part of a larger system that makes it difficult to implement piecemeal efforts to change. Through readings, classroom discussions, interviews, and briefings by top LAPD officials, former LAPD Chiefs, and other community leaders, participants will develop a perspective of organizational change. Topics include first-hand accounts of events following the Rodney King beating, the Christopher Commission Report, the riots, the intense pressure that was put on the Department for reform. This course also tracks events through the Police Department down to the street level patrol where public policies are actually played out. Permission to enroll by Professor Wilms is required.
Enrollment is limited.