CJ410 Criminal Justice Practice and Process (3 cr.)

This course examines the legislative process, including law changes, budget implications, and risk management applications in criminal justice policy creation and agency training requirements. The course addresses the need for reviewing training curriculum and the proper vetting of trainers.

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

1. Analyze training needs, mandates, assessments, and programs.
2. Examine the legislative process and how it impacts individual communities and agencies.
3. Outline how best to work collaboratively with the legislative body and other criminal justice agencies.
4. Assess long- and short-term risk management within policy decision making.
5. Explain sentencing guidelines and the process used for creation and change.
6. Create and improve policy.
7. Apply evidenced-based practices in the criminal justice system.