This course examines the multifaceted roles that law enforcement plays in today’s society along with the concept of community policing. An examination of police officer’s roles in getting and maintaining public support is reviewed along with therecognition and understanding of community problems, community action programs, methods of coping with crisis situations, ethnic and minority cultures, environments, and police operations in relation to these. The course will also examine the many recognition and understanding of community problems, community action programs, methods of coping with crisis situations, ethnic and minority cultures, environments, and police operations in relation to these. This is a Dual Enrollment course that meetstwice a week during periods 1 & 2 at PHS. (Note that scheduling of this course is subject to change as it may be offered on a different schedule in the future.) It isequivalent to CJA 215 worth 3 transferable credits at LCCC provided students earn a final grade of a “C” or higher in the course. A tuition charge applies.As a CP level, dual-credit course, this class will receive Honors (4.5) weight in your GPA, adhering to Pennsylvania Department of Education’s guidelines.