BCJ 553
Supervision in Law Enforcement
Online Course
BCJ 553 Supervision in Law Enforcement
3 Semester Units
Supervision in Law Enforcement focuses on leadership theories and practices in police supervision. Students will develop the competencies and skills to confidently utilize these principles in their personal and professional lives. This course also emphasizes methods and techniques in leadership for successful and effective supervision in law enforcement.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define supervision and explain the supervisor’s role and basic responsibilities within the organization.
- Demonstrate an understanding of supervisory functions including interviewing, interpersonal communications, discipline, personnel evaluation, and training.
- Describe the importance of ethical decision-making and cultural competence while in a supervisory and/or leadership role.
- Discuss the psychological aspects of supervision and examine the supervisor’s role in counseling and remediation.
- Examine the supervisor’s role related to employee dissatisfaction, grievances, discipline, and complaints.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to supervision in law enforcement.
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This course is structured into four units and a final exam. Each unit has a required essay and an open book multiple-choice exam.
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Students can also obtain textbooks in their local areas or through online sources if they do not wish to utilize the University's rental library. There are many resources on the web for renting, purchasing, and selling textbooks. If you would like to purchase your textbooks, or are interested in exploring other delivery methods (digital or pdf versions), we have compiled a handy Textbook Resource Page for students who wish to explore other options.
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