PSCI413 Legal Issues for Law Enforcement Leaders (3 cr.)

This course examines the legal issues that impact law enforcement leaders. Topics include human resource law, performance management, data practices, and liability issues, along with discussing proactive partnerships with unions, city councils, the community, and the courts.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Explain law enforcement human resource practices and laws.
2. Collaborate with both internal and external partners to identify and implement successful organizational strategies.
3. Discuss risk assessment and liability issues.
4. Outline processes for the security and release of data.
5. Explain organizational reputation and brand protection.
6. Recognize the important issues facing law enforcement leaders today: diminished resources, workforce diversity, ethics, quality, and change.
7. Articulate the statutory rights of police officers in the State of Minnesota.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of basic police officer rights to include Garrity and Tennessen advisories.