POLC1200 Equity in Policing
This course will examine cultural studies related to policing in multi-cultural communities to understand various community’s interpretations of police behavior and decisions, and how it affects a police officer’s ability to better serve communities. Each student will take an Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) to help identify and understand personal bias awareness. This course will also examine de-escalation techniques for various situations by reviewing case studies. In addition, this course will examine self-wellness studies for long-term personal health practices for police officers.
Prerequisite
Admission into the Peace Officer Program
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Explain aspects of possible biased style thinking when placed into various situations
Identify personal cultural differences by taking an Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) exam at the beginning and end of the course
Explain the evolution of police culture and the effects it has on community relations and trust
Identify perceptions and beliefs of being targeted by the police within multi-cultural and diverse communities
Demonstrate techniques for bridging the divide between police and community
Explain the importance of initiating citizen engagement and partnering with community members
Identify positive community relationships for safer communities
Identify community resources for improving community policing
Research healthy lifestyle practices for self-wellness
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details