A review of terrorism from the Hur Brotherhood to contemporary Islamic fundamentalists will be explored with emphasis on the social, political, and economic development leading to their creation. This is an introductory course on the principles of effective loss prevention. The organization and the administration of loss prevention functions is introduced, stressing loss prevention programs utilized in many retail and industrial business establishments. Crime prevention programs designed to protect individuals and private property are discussed. A review is made of the various electromechanical devices currently used as deterrents to crime by individuals and industry.
Students utilize spreadsheet and database programs to analyze crime data for patterns and series.
Specialized visualization software applications, developed and used by police agencies around the world, are available for student use. Quantitative Research in Criminal Justice is an elective course for students majoring in criminal justice. Students will learn the ethical implications of responsible scholarly research activity.