Police-Community Relations

CRJ-1117-01-DL

Sullivan County Community College

  • Semester
    Spring 2026
  • Instructor
    George Ackerman
  • Start Date
    01-21-2026
  • Total Credits
    3
  • Call to Register
    845-434-5750 x4302

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Catalog Course Description

This course provides students with an introduction to and analysis of theories, techniques, programs, and philosophies involving police image, public response, and community policing. Special attention is given to social problems through problem-solving policing techniques, crime prevention, and the police-community partnership needed for effective public safety.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the understanding of the evolution of community policing.
2. Identify the importance of building partnerships with the community.
3. Identify the difference between proactive policing and reactive policing and identify the problem solving process.
4. Describe how to communicate with a diverse population.
5. Identify the difference between discrimination and stereotyping and how it affects community policing.
6. Describe how to improve police and community relations.
7. Demonstrate the understanding of preventing violence and terrorism.
8. Identify and explain the concerns of communities as it relates to traffic problems.

Course Area: Criminal Justice/Criminology
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 01-21-2026 - 05-15-2026
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Instructor: George Ackerman
Local Course ID: 26SP_SUL_ CRJ_1117_01
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