However, the public began to question the spiraling costs of the criminal justice system as their taxes increased and they were forced to divide their tax dollars between education expenditures, government services expenditures, and criminal justice expenditures. The public's reluctance to fund every criminal justice project called for a change of philosophy in criminal justice managers. This philosophy includes efficient management principles, cost-effective measures while not sacrificing public safety. In addition, new challenges face criminal justice administrators including the ADA, privatization of services, and the increasing involvement of the courts in the operation of agencies and institutions. Criminal justice administrators must understand and meet the changing needs of their organizations.
Public safety is just one of the mandates of the administrator and expectations of the public.
Students in this independent study will examine the traditional criminal justice organization. We will attempt to answer this question through this course in a series of readings, discussion, and written assignments. The readings will be grouped into four sections with a case study to be completed at the conclusion of each section. Discussion of each section will be conducted online. Students will be advised of the particulars of this at the time of the first class meeting.